335i Strut Brace?

Aatish · 05-19-2015, 12:53 PM

Any suggestions for a strut brace for a 335i?

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 05-20-2015, 06:12 PM

Literally just received my Turner Motorsport bar today!

Aatish · 05-21-2015, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by glennQNYC

Literally just received my Turner Motorsport bar today!

Pics once installed plox?

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 05-21-2015, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Aatish

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Originally Posted by glennQNYC

Literally just received my Turner Motorsport bar today!

Pics once installed plox?

Will do. Didn't have enough daylight to put it on yesterday. I dropped off my car at my detailer until Saturday so look for a post from me sometime this weekend.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 05-25-2015, 02:22 PM

Put the Turner bar on today. Instructions lists "Wiechers Sport" as the manufacturer. The install is really easy. The bar pretty much just drops right in. Make sure you have a 7mm Allen wrench/socket, 17mm wrench, 16mm wrench/socket for the tower bolts.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 05-25-2015, 02:24 PM

Intended to be included in the previous post.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 05-25-2015, 02:26 PM

I took the extra step of trimming the weatherstripping on the driver's side tower so it sits flat, but it isn't necessary. Scissors easily cut the weatherstripping.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 05-25-2015, 02:29 PM

I also flipped the wire harnesses on both towers so they sit below their respective retaining clips. Again, this probably isn't required, but I want to avoid any possible chafing.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 05-25-2015, 02:32 PM

The bar does sit very close to the engine cover... Maybe 2 microfiber towel-thickness away? There is also a left/right side of the bar. Proper orientation will shadow the asymmetric engine cover.

Aatish · 05-25-2015, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by glennQNYC

The bar does sit very close to the engine cover... Maybe 2 microfiber towel-thickness away? There is also a left/right side of the bar. Proper orientation will shadow the asymmetric engine cover.

Thanks for the notes and pictures man, I really appreciate it! Definitely getting one of these. Is there a difference in "tightness" ?

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 05-25-2015, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Aatish

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Originally Posted by glennQNYC

The bar does sit very close to the engine cover... Maybe 2 microfiber towel-thickness away? There is also a left/right side of the bar. Proper orientation will shadow the asymmetric engine cover.

Thanks for the notes and pictures man, I really appreciate it! Definitely getting one of these. Is there a difference in "tightness" ?

I haven't had a chance to really drive the car since. I'll post what I think after some seat time.

nikhil1423 · 05-25-2015, 09:53 PM

I have a Mechanic one installed, and love it. Can definitely notice that the ride is tighter, especially on ramps and driveways. Looks really clean IMO too

_bdiddyb_ · 05-26-2015, 12:21 AM

Mechunik

Adamr916 · 05-26-2015, 10:31 AM

^^^^how much clearance is there between the bar and the engine cover?

BimmerGuyFL78 · 05-26-2015, 11:49 AM

Can you provide the link where I can order it from?

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 05-26-2015, 08:47 PM

The bar definitely adds torsional stiffness. At slow speed you can easily confirm the improvement when turning up a ramp. High speed turns have a notable improvement in stability. I would go so far to say my car feels a bit different on turn in too. I am completely happy... Now I want something for the rear!

Aatish · 05-26-2015, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by glennQNYC

The bar definitely adds torsional stiffness. At slow speed you can easily confirm the improvement when turning up a ramp. High speed turns have a notable improvement in stability. I would go so far to say my car feels a bit different on turn in too. I am completely happy... Now I want one for the rear!

Glenn, you my friend are awesome. Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it. Definitely ordering one once I get back home.

F30_335 · 05-27-2015, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by glennQNYC

The bar definitely adds torsional stiffness. At slow speed you can easily confirm the improvement when turning up a ramp. High speed turns have a notable improvement in stability. I would go so far to say my car feels a bit different on turn in too. I am completely happy... Now I want something for the rear!

You can put this for rear:
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...78&postcount=7

G30 B58 · 05-27-2015, 05:50 AM

So you installed this yourself Glenn? If so, congrats.

From the looks of it, you could actually pre-load with that bar.

I can't see me adding this as it would make removing the engine cover quite the task. Nice place to rest your arm / hand while working under the hood though.

No rubbing on the underside of the hood either?

norb335i · 05-28-2015, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by _bdiddyb_

Mechunik

Is there some way to adjust/tighten the Mechunik bar or it's totally fixed? The Turner one has thread and tightening bolts on both ends enabling it to adjust to the right length and make it fit snug.

_bdiddyb_ · 05-30-2015, 12:24 AM

@norb335i, a few mm wiggle room - that's it.

norb335i · 05-30-2015, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by _bdiddyb_

@norb335i, a few mm wiggle room - that's it.

Thanks, I guess as long as it fits and can be made tight enough it should serve the purpose.

05-19-2015, 12:53 PM	#1
Aatish Lofty 3458 Rep 849 Posts Drives: i4 M50, 991.2 C2, RRS Diesel Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: ORD <> ATX iTrader: (0)	335i Strut Brace? Any suggestions for a strut brace for a 335i?
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05-20-2015, 06:12 PM	#2
Dog Face Pony Soldier 2006 TIME Person Of The Year 9720 Rep 6,445 Posts Drives: M Sport 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 335i [9.74]	Literally just received my Turner Motorsport bar today! __________________
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05-25-2015, 02:22 PM	#5
Dog Face Pony Soldier 2006 TIME Person Of The Year 9720 Rep 6,445 Posts Drives: M Sport 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 335i [9.74]	Put the Turner bar on today. Instructions lists "Wiechers Sport" as the manufacturer. The install is really easy. The bar pretty much just drops right in. Make sure you have a 7mm Allen wrench/socket, 17mm wrench, 16mm wrench/socket for the tower bolts. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by Dog Face Pony Soldier; 05-25-2015 at 02:38 PM..
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05-25-2015, 02:24 PM	#6
Dog Face Pony Soldier 2006 TIME Person Of The Year 9720 Rep 6,445 Posts Drives: M Sport 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 335i [9.74]	Intended to be included in the previous post. Attached Images __________________
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05-25-2015, 02:26 PM	#7
Dog Face Pony Soldier 2006 TIME Person Of The Year 9720 Rep 6,445 Posts Drives: M Sport 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 335i [9.74]	I took the extra step of trimming the weatherstripping on the driver's side tower so it sits flat, but it isn't necessary. Scissors easily cut the weatherstripping. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by Dog Face Pony Soldier; 05-25-2015 at 02:39 PM..
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05-25-2015, 02:29 PM	#8
Dog Face Pony Soldier 2006 TIME Person Of The Year 9720 Rep 6,445 Posts Drives: M Sport 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 335i [9.74]	I also flipped the wire harnesses on both towers so they sit below their respective retaining clips. Again, this probably isn't required, but I want to avoid any possible chafing. Attached Images __________________
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05-25-2015, 02:32 PM	#9
Dog Face Pony Soldier 2006 TIME Person Of The Year 9720 Rep 6,445 Posts Drives: M Sport 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 335i [9.74]	The bar does sit very close to the engine cover... Maybe 2 microfiber towel-thickness away? There is also a left/right side of the bar. Proper orientation will shadow the asymmetric engine cover. Attached Images __________________
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05-25-2015, 09:53 PM	#12
nikhil1423 Private First Class 41 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2014 Mineral Grey 335xi Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I have a Mechanic one installed, and love it. Can definitely notice that the ride is tighter, especially on ramps and driveways. Looks really clean IMO too __________________ 2014 Mineral Grey 335xi ZMM, ZPP, ZCW, ZDA, ZTP. Performance: FBO; MPE, Brembo M BBK, ER CP, ER DP, Phoenix IC, JB4, KW V2, Mechunik Front Tower Strut Brace, Michelin PS AS3+, JL Audio W6 10" HO sealed/ported box, and a bunch of other stuff you probably don't care about either.
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05-26-2015, 12:21 AM	#13
_bdiddyb_ Lieutenant 215 Rep 558 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Mechunik
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05-26-2015, 10:31 AM	#14
Adamr916 Captain 132 Rep 700 Posts Drives: 2014 328d Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (1)	^^^^how much clearance is there between the bar and the engine cover?
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05-26-2015, 11:49 AM	#15
BimmerGuyFL78 Lieutenant 579 Rep 473 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW G30 540i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Can you provide the link where I can order it from?
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05-26-2015, 08:47 PM	#16
Dog Face Pony Soldier 2006 TIME Person Of The Year 9720 Rep 6,445 Posts Drives: M Sport 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 335i [9.74]	The bar definitely adds torsional stiffness. At slow speed you can easily confirm the improvement when turning up a ramp. High speed turns have a notable improvement in stability. I would go so far to say my car feels a bit different on turn in too. I am completely happy... Now I want something for the rear! __________________
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05-27-2015, 05:50 AM	#19
G30 B58 Pace Car Driver 1548 Rep 3,164 Posts Drives: '22 AW G30 B58 M-Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: my garage in PA iTrader: (0)	So you installed this yourself Glenn? If so, congrats. From the looks of it, you could actually pre-load with that bar. I can't see me adding this as it would make removing the engine cover quite the task. Nice place to rest your arm / hand while working under the hood though. No rubbing on the underside of the hood either?
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05-30-2015, 12:24 AM	#21
_bdiddyb_ Lieutenant 215 Rep 558 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: California iTrader: (1)	@norb335i, a few mm wiggle room - that's it.
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