Firewall part for strut tower install

mediapimp · 01-22-2016, 02:26 PM

I got an M3 strut tower bar that I want to install on my 2012 e92 335is.

I remember running across a thread (which I can't seem to locate) where someone was installing an M3 strut bar but the piece that is attached at the firewall where the mounting point is was one solid piece and the 2 rubber pieces that you have to remove to slide in the M3 mount and then put back on were not removable.

I think my piece may be the same.

Can anyone verify what year BMW started putting in the solid piece?

Also, can someone direct me to the part that has the removable rubber pieces on RealOEM? I'm having trouble finding it.

Thanks!

mediapimp · 01-23-2016, 10:17 AM

Finally found it on RealOEM.

It looks like I may have been mistaken. It shows the rubber parts (#23 & #24) as being separate from the heater closing panel (#13) for my vehicle.

Raptor04 · 01-23-2016, 10:25 AM

They are separate...they simply pop out.

mediapimp · 01-23-2016, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Raptor001

They are separate...they simply pop out.

I knew they were separate but I swear I saw a post from someone that was doing the M3 strut tower bar install and they ran into the issue of it all being one piece.

And I thought someone responded and said they were like that on newer models.

Maybe I dreamed the whole thing!

feuer · 01-23-2016, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mediapimp

Maybe I dreamed the whole thing!

Probably...

mediapimp · 01-24-2016, 12:24 PM

Took everything apart and low and behold! It's one piece and the rubber inserts are not removable.

Guess I wasn't dreaming.

feuer · 01-24-2016, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mediapimp

Took everything apart and low and behold! It's one piece and the rubber inserts are not removable.

Guess I wasn't dreaming.

What have you done/tried to try to remove them?

mediapimp · 01-24-2016, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

Quote:

Originally Posted by mediapimp

Took everything apart and low and behold! It's one piece and the rubber inserts are not removable.

Guess I wasn't dreaming.

What have you done/tried to try to remove them?

Nothing. I think I'm just going to buy the parts and replace mine. They are fairly cheap.

feuer · 01-25-2016, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mediapimp

Nothing. I think I'm just going to buy the parts and replace mine. They are fairly cheap.

Plastic and rubber. Definitely they are not glued from factory. Or fused/molded together. With little effort you can separate them.

Phil325i · 01-26-2016, 04:44 AM

For info:

http://www.billswebspace.com/335M3St...stallation.htm

TOBI_82 · 01-29-2016, 08:50 AM

The same problem on my 2011 335xi.

I simply cut the rubber and melt it together with a soldering iron after install.
That's done in a few minutes.

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mediapimp Private First Class 24 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2012 335is Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas iTrader: (4)	Firewall part for strut tower install I got an M3 strut tower bar that I want to install on my 2012 e92 335is. I remember running across a thread (which I can't seem to locate) where someone was installing an M3 strut bar but the piece that is attached at the firewall where the mounting point is was one solid piece and the 2 rubber pieces that you have to remove to slide in the M3 mount and then put back on were not removable. I think my piece may be the same. Can anyone verify what year BMW started putting in the solid piece? Also, can someone direct me to the part that has the removable rubber pieces on RealOEM? I'm having trouble finding it. Thanks!
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mediapimp Private First Class 24 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2012 335is Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas iTrader: (4)	Finally found it on RealOEM. It looks like I may have been mistaken. It shows the rubber parts (#23 & #24) as being separate from the heater closing panel (#13) for my vehicle. Attached Images
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Raptor04 Major 89 Rep 1,068 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (7)	They are separate...they simply pop out. __________________ 335xi
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mediapimp Private First Class 24 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2012 335is Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas iTrader: (4)	Took everything apart and low and behold! It's one piece and the rubber inserts are not removable. Guess I wasn't dreaming. Attached Images
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Phil325i Brigadier General 624 Rep 3,200 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	For info: http://www.billswebspace.com/335M3St...stallation.htm __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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TOBI_82 Registered 3 Rep 1 Posts Drives: E90 335i xDrive LCI Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	The same problem on my 2011 335xi. I simply cut the rubber and melt it together with a soldering iron after install. That's done in a few minutes. Attached Images
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