Pic request - Strut braces...

Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:56 am

Seen a load of strut braces from all different companys but wondering what one to go for... single tubes, double tubes and even flat bars.

Anyone want to share theirs are welcome!

Front and back braces!

Mon Jul 06, 2009 2:38 am

Mon Jul 06, 2009 2:46 am

Shiney!

Like the rocker cover and silicon hoses!

Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:11 am

Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:13 am

Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:15 am

Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:16 am

E30Gheko wrote:oops wrong size here you go

Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:58 am

This before some extra engine work ;)

Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:04 am

Some nice ones there lads!

Mon Jul 06, 2009 12:57 pm

Are the double tubed one's stronger than the single one's?

Mon Jul 06, 2009 2:24 pm

no idea, some just look cooler

I want one that looks nice, but at the same time isn't just for show

Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:47 pm

Here you go

Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:51 pm

Thanks rav, I'm sure from the colour of that scuttle panel that that is your beast?

What strut brace is that? What do you think of it?

Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:54 pm

Strut brace is a good one, make, no idea, took it of a euro left hooker e30 from a scrappy yrs ago.
But you can adjust the width of it by either loosening or tightening the large centre nut.

Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:56 pm

I noticed that and was a bit interested in what it did.

Seems good. Do strut braces have a noticable difference, I've heard many yes's and many no's...

Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:57 pm

I have noticed abit of tightness at the front, rather than turning in and waiting, turn in means turn in

Mon Jul 06, 2009 4:02 pm

Sounds good! I'm looking forward to having a good handling (and working) E30...

Mon Jul 06, 2009 4:05 pm

StefanAnghel wrote:

Anybody know who makes this strut brace? I have the E32 coolant header tank in mine like this, and all other braces seem to want to be exactly where that header tank sits.

Martin.

Mon Jul 06, 2009 4:09 pm

I've seen one before, from an American site, if I find it I'll post it up here. Not sure if it sits quite the same but worth a shot!

Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:28 pm

StefanAnghel wrote:

Just a little bump in case anyone knows who makes this strut brace? Would be great if so, as this is the only one that I have seen that will fit in my M30'd car running the coolant tank as in the picture above.

Martin.

Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:45 pm

MJJ_ZX6RR wrote:
StefanAnghel wrote:

Anybody know who makes this strut brace? I have the E32 coolant header tank in mine like this, and all other braces seem to want to be exactly where that header tank sits.

Martin.

Why don't you change to a early style tank and move it.

Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:54 pm

zaust wrote:
MJJ_ZX6RR wrote:
StefanAnghel wrote:

Anybody know who makes this strut brace? I have the E32 coolant header tank in mine like this, and all other braces seem to want to be exactly where that header tank sits.

Martin.
Why don't you change to a early style tank and move it.

looks similar to this

http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp

Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:55 pm

link does not work

put this part number in the search box

196 99 30 012

Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:35 pm

Alex wrote:link does not work

put this part number in the search box

196 99 30 012

Perfect, thanks Alex. I shall have a search and see if anyone in the UK stocks Racing Dynamics stuff.

zaust wrote:Why don't you change to a early style tank and move it

I figure there is a good reason why BMW fitted it there on the E32 donor. The cooling system really struggles anyway, and I am wary of introducing possible air traps by having the header tank lower than it is now.

Martin.