bmw strut bar

MWcoupe · 09-14-2006, 07:41 PM

hello.

Does anyone know will the BMW OEM strut brace/bar will fit the 330xi?
will there be any problems with the X-Drive system.

oneshare325 · 09-14-2006, 07:43 PM

I am not sure...but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't...the car dimensions are the same as an 330i. it just sits on top of the strut towers...

tiga901 · 09-14-2006, 07:57 PM

I do not see how it would affect except improve it!!!!

mosport70 · 09-14-2006, 11:28 PM

I have it... fits perfectly as expected. Front end feels stiffer.

MWcoupe · 09-15-2006, 01:32 PM

great ...thank you so much.

GregL · 09-26-2006, 10:55 PM

I read on another thread that somebody who was installing the brace himself lost one of the bolts... or something along that line when he removed the nuts as directed by the instructions. Is that really a legitimate concern? I'm tempted to go to the dealer tomorrow and order a brace. I swap my own wheels and can do my own oil changes but that had me worried, so when all the indicated nuts are removed, is there really a good possibility that something will fall out the bottom? Do I have to clamp each bolt with something before totally removing the old nuts?

ward · 09-26-2006, 11:00 PM

the brace is pretty much a waste...

get swaybars first, lowering springs/shocks second, then stress bars

GregL · 09-26-2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

the brace is pretty much a waste...

get swaybars first, lowering springs/shocks second, then stress bars

I understand, but the car is only 6 1/2 weeks old so I'd like to start with the small and easy things first, also I like the idea of something thats OEM and can be installed without replacing/removing something else in the process. So I figured for the time being, this would be a good start and quite reasonable in monetary terms.

18LLC · 09-27-2006, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by alpine330

hello.

Does anyone know will the BMW OEM strut brace/bar will fit the 330xi?
will there be any problems with the X-Drive system.

it will fit perfactly on xi, but it will make no difference for your car. i have that before, but i took it off 2 weeks later.

just4kickz · 09-27-2006, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward

the brace is pretty much a waste...

get swaybars first, lowering springs/shocks second, then stress bars

yeah i would get sways first too but i dont drive that hard... but sways do more than strut bar.

MWcoupe · 09-27-2006, 01:38 AM

i can get sway bars for x-drive? that would be great. can sumone link me to a good set of sways.

18LLC · 09-27-2006, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by alpine330

i can get sway bars for x-drive? that would be great. can sumone link me to a good set of sways.

don't day dreaming about it. man.

shragon · 09-27-2006, 05:47 PM

i agree, strut bar doesn't do much. better off spending that money on something else first, such as sways.

mosport70 · 09-27-2006, 06:57 PM

Sways would be better but try finding them for the xi! The stock rear sways on the xi are larger than the i by 2mm. The fronts are same.

I called H&R and they said they might consider developing them at some point in the future. ha!

Strut is inexpensive and a nice way to start DIY.

mosport70 · 09-27-2006, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GregL

I read on another thread that somebody who was installing the brace himself lost one of the bolts... or something along that line when he removed the nuts as directed by the instructions. Is that really a legitimate concern? I'm tempted to go to the dealer tomorrow and order a brace. I swap my own wheels and can do my own oil changes but that had me worried, so when all the indicated nuts are removed, is there really a good possibility that something will fall out the bottom? Do I have to clamp each bolt with something before totally removing the old nuts?

Absolutely nothing will go wrong.

Park the car. Pop the hood. Unbolt the nuts. Install brackets and finger tighten using supplied nuts. Install bar. Adjust to fit. Tighten everything with torque wrench to prescribed torque. Install protective plastic caps. Remove tools from engine bay. Close hood. Test drive. Join support group since you will now be addicted to DIY mods.

Just be careful not to scratch the aluminum bar during the install.

canucklion · 09-27-2006, 10:00 PM

better save the money and put it towards sways

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Originally Posted by GregL

I understand, but the car is only 6 1/2 weeks old so I'd like to start with the small and easy things first, also I like the idea of something thats OEM and can be installed without replacing/removing something else in the process. So I figured for the time being, this would be a good start and quite reasonable in monetary terms.

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mosport70 First Lieutenant 11 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00] 2006 330xi [0.00] 2006 330xi [0.00]	I have it... fits perfectly as expected. Front end feels stiffer. __________________ 330xi Sparkling Graphite \| Terra with Burl Walnut \| ZPP \| ZSP with Style 162 \| Comfort Access \| Heated Seats \| PDC \| Navigation \| Satellite Radio \| OEM Alarm \| De-badged \| OEM Strut Brace \| Blacklines \| Rear Fogs \| Silver Front Indicator Bulbs Ordered: 4.3.2006 Scheduled for Production: 4.7.2006 Awaiting Transport: 4.13.2006 En Route: 4.19.2006 At Preparation Center: 5.11.2006 Performance Center Delivery: 06.01.2006
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mosport70 First Lieutenant 11 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00] 2006 330xi [0.00] 2006 330xi [0.00]	Sways would be better but try finding them for the xi! The stock rear sways on the xi are larger than the i by 2mm. The fronts are same. I called H&R and they said they might consider developing them at some point in the future. ha! Strut is inexpensive and a nice way to start DIY. __________________ 330xi Sparkling Graphite \| Terra with Burl Walnut \| ZPP \| ZSP with Style 162 \| Comfort Access \| Heated Seats \| PDC \| Navigation \| Satellite Radio \| OEM Alarm \| De-badged \| OEM Strut Brace \| Blacklines \| Rear Fogs \| Silver Front Indicator Bulbs Ordered: 4.3.2006 Scheduled for Production: 4.7.2006 Awaiting Transport: 4.13.2006 En Route: 4.19.2006 At Preparation Center: 5.11.2006 Performance Center Delivery: 06.01.2006
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