Evening,
Just wondering if many of you with a 318is have put a strut brace in? And if it makes much difference, and if so, which one to go for?
Cheers in advance
BMWReid
E30 318is Front Strut Brace
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polsta
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put an rpm one on mine (check the traders section on here) it made a great improvement, makes the car feel stronger/better and solid, particularly on things like commng off a roundabout on to a motorway slip road where you give it some with a bit of turnig/pressure on a front corner
get it done , but avoid them cheap shite ebay chrome things for £30, they are awful
get it done , but avoid them cheap shite ebay chrome things for £30, they are awful
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magpie
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ultra racing ones are ok [white] or RPM [black]

m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds
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Duke137
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I find a strutbrace to be pretty pointless without a complete suspension refresh, no point putting one on with tired old wobbly beam bushes and drop links
In answer to your question, I believe sparco ones are pretty good.
In answer to your question, I believe sparco ones are pretty good.
How do you pronounce 'either'? I say 'either', but some say 'either'. Either is correct.
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G-Bear
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This.Duke137 wrote:I find a strutbrace to be pretty pointless without a complete suspension refresh, no point putting one on with tired old wobbly beam bushes and drop links![]()
In answer to your question, I believe sparco ones are pretty good.
As good as they probably are they'll put more strain on any knackered bushes, shocks and springs. Worth baring in mind..
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aimlessrock
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can't speak for the saloons, but as cabby owner a struct brace made a huge difference..
E30 320i Convertible (1989)
190 Mercedes (1988)
"there is nothing more expensive than a cheap E30"
190 Mercedes (1988)
"there is nothing more expensive than a cheap E30"

