went for it: M strut braces (Dinan)

thekurgan · 12-04-2009, 04:42 PM

Not to go too far off topic, but does anyone know of any companies making rear shock braces/ties for the Z4M?

misterawa · 12-04-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 330indy

yes... but I didn't pay $700.

and yes I agree; I sought out silver grey..... it was a short color run.

Me too, although mine isn't an M. I just got lucky and was able to pick up the Dinan strut and supplemental bars on Ebay for $300, minus the hardware.

G80indy · 12-06-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by misterawa

Me too, although mine isn't an M. I just got lucky and was able to pick up the Dinan strut and supplemental bars on Ebay for $300, minus the hardware.

that is a steal!

O-cha · 12-06-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by thekurgan

Not to go too far off topic, but does anyone know of any companies making rear shock braces/ties for the Z4M?

now THAT is probably not going to do anything.

thekurgan · 12-07-2009, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by O-cha

now THAT is probably not going to do anything.

Probably not anything significant, not like the E36 days; more of a curiosity/eye-candy thing.

DarkstarZero · 12-07-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jmillet

On the rigid coupe a front strut tower brace adds no noticeable additional rigidity to the front suspension. How do I know? Because I have the Strong Strut. It is eye candy. Roadster drivers may notice some improved rigidity from a strut brace.
Spend your money on something that will really improve your car's performance; a driving school for you.

I autocross and track my M coupe. I think it would make the most difference when autocrossing, specifically when going from a hard sharp turn to an immediate hard sharp turn in the other direction. An improvement in that fast change of direction would make it worth it. I agree that there would be no noticeable difference when driving on the road though.

R0ME0 · 04-18-2013, 02:17 PM

Is this the Strut brace for the Z4 or is there one specifically for the Z4M? How was the fitment any rubbing? I only see one on the Dinan site for the roadster and not the coupe. I'm looking to pick one up but want to make sure it fits!

chickdr · 04-18-2013, 03:43 PM

From what i understand it is the same for both cars. Some of the bars around won't fit the M but the BMW version fits and obviously the Dinan version as well.

itdnwiwbp · 04-18-2013, 05:03 PM

I have the Dinan for the M. Fits great. Doesn't impede suspension adjustments. Looks awesome.

R0ME0 · 04-18-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chickdr

From what i understand it is the same for both cars. Some of the bars around won't fit the M but the BMW version fits and obviously the Dinan version as well.

I did some digging looks like this is not the case

Incompatible · 04-18-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chickdr

From what i understand it is the same for both cars. Some of the bars around won't fit the M but the BMW version fits and obviously the Dinan version as well.

My understanding is that the brace obstructs access to the oil filler cap on the non-M, or at least the Si cars. Mounting points are the same between cars.

sclui56 · 04-18-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Incompatible

My understanding is that the brace obstructs access to the oil filler cap on the non-M, or at least the Si cars. Mounting points are the same between cars.

Most definitely

chickdr · 04-19-2013, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by R0ME0

I did some digging looks like this is not the case

As you have an M it shouldn't matter to you...

Incompatible · 04-19-2013, 09:35 AM

I'll ask, because will sooner or later someone will: Does anyone make a strut brace for the Z4Si which clears the oil filler cap?

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Incompatible Major 55 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: 07 AW Z4C 3.0Si Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	I'll ask, because will sooner or later someone will: Does anyone make a strut brace for the Z4Si which clears the oil filler cap? __________________ If you can't take the time to teach a kid something good, someone will take the time to teach them something bad.
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