Front Strut Stabiliser Bar

550Reasons · 10-09-2015, 12:37 PM

thanks, yea fit perfectly, was surprised not gonna lie, I thought id have some problems, only thing is that I had to remove the engine cover, but honestly this looks bad ass without it lol.

my rear is all over the place too, I need to get that going first before the m5 sway in the front.

lsturbointeg · 10-09-2015, 02:59 PM

Why on earth did they decide to use white paint?

looks really good tho!

Bmw doubles · 10-09-2015, 08:45 PM

I'll be putting in my order. Thanks for taking the risk.

lsturbointeg · 10-09-2015, 09:14 PM

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Holy crap it fit! I have the lower M5 sway and that was barely noticeable for me, but maybe and this is a big maybe. Maybe combined with the strut tower I will notice less tilt.

u should as there should be no flex any more! I had this on my Integra back in the days and I could feel the difference when hitting corners!

Errowen · 10-11-2015, 05:09 PM

Given rigidity is the objective, the design of this brace is a head-scratcher. The connection between the bar and the attachment plate should have been triangulated with a gusset - it's bound to be a flex point.

550Reasons · 10-11-2015, 09:12 PM

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Why on earth did they decide to use white paint?

looks really good tho!

because if you noticed that the only color available, we already discussed this
I'll probably just paint it black.

badblack550xi · 10-12-2015, 01:20 PM

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because if you noticed that the only color available, we already discussed this
I'll probably just paint it black.

Fits only with out cover ?

lsturbointeg · 10-12-2015, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Errowen

Given rigidity is the objective, the design of this brace is a head-scratcher. The connection between the bar and the attachment plate should have been triangulated with a gusset - it's bound to be a flex point.

I did notice that too! If u look at Turner's it's bracket is mounted on all 3 points

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badblack550xi · 10-12-2015, 01:48 PM

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Id go with the one from TurnerMotorsport either aluminum or carbon fiber. A little bit more in price tho. Ill have to read up a bit on the one u posted from eBay

I read that hood won't close with this strut.

lsturbointeg · 10-12-2015, 01:50 PM

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I read that hood won't close with this strut.

Really? Well that sux!

550Reasons · 10-13-2015, 08:34 AM

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Fits only with out cover ?

Hood closes, I took it off because I wanted to see how it would look, but its a really tight fit without the cover on the 550i as it is.
I have to do my plugs soon, so I'll try to put the cover on and the bar and see how it is.

lsturbointeg · 10-16-2015, 05:22 PM

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Hood closes, I took it off because I wanted to see how it would look, but its a really tight fit without the cover on the 550i as it is.
I have to do my plugs soon, so I'll try to put the cover on and the bar and see how it is.

hey, does it look like it's hitting the hood at all?

Bmw doubles · 10-24-2015, 08:29 PM

How's it been going so Far? Are you use to it now or you can still feel the chassis stiffness difference?

lsturbointeg · 10-24-2015, 08:44 PM

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How's it been going so Far? Are you use to it now or you can still feel the chassis stiffness difference?

+1! We need an update! And if u got a chance to paint it?

550Reasons · 10-26-2015, 08:19 AM

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How's it been going so Far? Are you use to it now or you can still feel the chassis stiffness difference?

its been good so far, I feel a small difference.
I really need to get one for the rear tho.

Havent paint it yet, I will when I change my plugs and filters.

boredassdru · 11-03-2015, 05:09 PM

I bought this and received it today for my 12 550i. The fitment is touching the intake and puts a decent amount of pressure on it. There is no way to have the engine cover on. I decided not to install as with the engine vibrations, it would constantly be rubbing against the bar.

It may be a quality issue, but for the price, it was worth a shot.

Bmw doubles · 11-03-2015, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by boredassdru

I bought this and received it today for my 12 550i. The fitment is touching the intake and puts a decent amount of pressure on it. There is no way to have the engine cover on. I decided not to install as with the engine vibrations, it would constantly be rubbing against the bar.

It may be a quality issue, but for the price, it was worth a shot.

Let me know if you want to sell it.

lsturbointeg · 11-03-2015, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by boredassdru

I bought this and received it today for my 12 550i. The fitment is touching the intake and puts a decent amount of pressure on it. There is no way to have the engine cover on. I decided not to install as with the engine vibrations, it would constantly be rubbing against the bar.

It may be a quality issue, but for the price, it was worth a shot.

I wonder if I'll have the same issue with a 535?

boredassdru · 11-04-2015, 08:06 AM

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Let me know if you want to sell it.

Not interested in shipping, but I would sell locally (Houston) or throw it in if someone bought my wheels.

Shameless plug:
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1190710

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I wonder if I'll have the same issue with a 535?

If anyone in Houston and wants to test fit it, my garage is open.

550Reasons · 11-04-2015, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by boredassdru

I bought this and received it today for my 12 550i. The fitment is touching the intake and puts a decent amount of pressure on it. There is no way to have the engine cover on. I decided not to install as with the engine vibrations, it would constantly be rubbing against the bar.

It may be a quality issue, but for the price, it was worth a shot.

yea i realized that this pass weekend, that it wont fit with the cover on for the V8, its just a big engine, it was designed on a smaller engine, maybe if they redesign it a bit to fit better in the 550 it would sell better. just needs to go up 1/2 inch. if that

lsturbointeg · 11-04-2015, 08:55 AM

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yea i realized that this pass weekend, that it wont fit with the cover on for the V8, its just a big engine, it was designed on a smaller engine, maybe if they redesign it a bit to fit better in the 550 it would sell better. just needs to go up 1/2 inch. if that

you think my 535 will clear it easily being an inline 6?

550Reasons · 11-04-2015, 09:14 AM

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you think my 535 will clear it easily being an inline 6?

yea most likely, its not as bulky, havent seen it in person to compare tho. I need to make some local F10 friends lol

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