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Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:56 am
by Nay
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!
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 2:38 am
by E30Gheko
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 2:46 am
by Nay
Shiney!
Like the rocker cover and silicon hoses!
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:11 am
by StefanAnghel
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:13 am
by StefanAnghel
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:15 am
by StefanAnghel
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:16 am
by StefanAnghel
E30Gheko wrote:oops wrong size here you go
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:58 am
by drifty325i
This before some extra engine work ;)
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:04 am
by Nay
Some nice ones there lads!
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 12:57 pm
by ImysE30
Are the double tubed one's stronger than the single one's?
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 2:24 pm
by Nay
no idea, some just look cooler
I want one that looks nice, but at the same time isn't just for show
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:47 pm
by Rav335uk
Here you go
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:51 pm
by Nay
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?
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:54 pm
by Rav335uk
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.
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:56 pm
by Nay
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...
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:57 pm
by Rav335uk
I have noticed abit of tightness at the front, rather than turning in and waiting, turn in means turn in
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 4:02 pm
by Nay
Sounds good! I'm looking forward to having a good handling (and working) E30...
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 4:05 pm
by MJJ_ZX6RR
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.
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 4:09 pm
by Nay
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!
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:28 pm
by MJJ_ZX6RR
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.
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:45 pm
by zaust
MJJ_ZX6RR 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.
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:54 pm
by Alex
zaust wrote:MJJ_ZX6RR 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
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:55 pm
by Alex
link does not work
put this part number in the search box
196 99 30 012
Re: Pic request - Strut braces...
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:35 pm
by MJJ_ZX6RR
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.
