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12-05-2019, 04:34 PM | #1 |
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Cheap EBay Strut Brace
Item link: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F264087717513
Installation was easy, just removed the top 3 bolts that's holding that your struts than place it over. However, I had to made some of the existing holes on the product a little bigger in order to make them sit flush with my coilover bolts. Shipping was fast and for the price I can complain. |
12-05-2019, 09:20 PM | #3 |
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same here...notice any difference. you'll feel it going around corners. glad someone actually bought one and posted pictures! thanks! another to add to the mod list
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It feels a little tighter but to be honest I might be biased haha. I'm having suspension clunking noise atm and I'm trying to resolve that this weekend. I already replaced my end links with a beefer adjustable one from godspeed. But it is still making noise so I'm thinking it is my sway bar bushing. Anyway, I went ahead and bought a front and rear upgraded sway bars from Eibach. All this installation will be done this weekend and I will keep you guys updated.
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12-09-2019, 08:53 AM | #7 |
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I have one of these as well, bought from a forum member here. He originally bought it from Tuner Motorsports. The Tuner one and ebay one are literally the same thing, just at triple the price (yikes). It's a tad tight, but fits without issues. You'll notice in the picture that it leaves a bit of an indent in the foam insulation. Doesn't bulge the hood at all or make it harder to close, just very tight.
Tips on install: BMW recommends replacing the strut tower bolts, but if you have aftermarket coilovers or struts, this is likely moot. P/N is 31306795151, they changed from hex to torx so that's a bit annoying. Torque is 28nm. Wiechers, the company that originally designed this, suggests a torque rating of 24nm for the bolts that connect the strut brace (silver part) to the mounting triangle (black part). You'll also need a hex bit for this part. I used a torx bit, but it was very sketch. Use the proper tools. |
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Photo of strut tower bolt (P/N is 31306795151) from ECS... Last edited by John H.; 12-10-2019 at 02:41 AM.. Reason: Added info. |
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Okay, just got them installed the other night I have not taken the car out for the test ride due the crappy weather. The front were really simple to install. However the rear was a pain in the ass. I'm assuming this is due to the different in the sizing. I'll update again once I get more seat time in the car.
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I'm definitely interested in this as well. How long did shipping actually take? Shows to come out of Latvia
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Also, based on the pictures, it looks like you're comparing the two sway bars but have the red flipped. Hope you didn't install your sway bar backwards! Unless those bars use completely different geometry compared to OEM. |
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Also, shipping was fast it really took 7 days. |
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good to know it only took 7 days. I may have to get one. I still haven't upgraded my sways yet
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I ordered 2 items from the same Lativa seller (Euro side mirrors). One arrived in a week. It took the other one nearly 3 weeks. It really depends on customs. |
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I got to driving around this past weekend ohhh man. I gotta tell you I'm so happy that I resolved the clunking noise issue I had previously. The car is very responsive now. When I do quick maneuver it does very well. Definitely an overall improvement in the handling. Body rolls is now minimal compared to stock. For the price eibach is probably the best bang for your money. One of the best upgrade needed for the f10. |
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I am def. getting this strut bar. I run summer tires during the summer season which are really sticky, so if the strut bar even makes a 5 percent difference than it's worth it for me. Thanks for the review.
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