Front Shock Tower Brace

SchmullisBob · 06-02-2016, 08:05 AM

What are the opinions on installing a front shock tower brace on a new M235i Coupe that I intend to keep for 10 years or so.

Would it be good to do that now, when new, to maintain the structural rigidity of the car? I don't intend to autocross or track the car. Just a daily driver with some sporty driving and hard corners along the way.

Thanks for feedback from those in the know!

XutvJet · 06-02-2016, 10:35 AM

The M235 already has the shock towers braced with bars extending to firewall which is the ideal arrangement.

Mywifes335 · 06-02-2016, 11:01 AM

Does anyone even make a more robust/functional aftermarket brace?

OpenAir · 06-02-2016, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mywifes335

Does anyone even make a more robust/functional aftermarket brace?

Someone was fitting the CF unit from an M3 to the 235...saw it somewhere on the forum.

Mywifes335 · 06-02-2016, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OpenAir

Someone was fitting the CF unit from an M3 to the 235...saw it somewhere on the forum.

Oh yeah, saw that. It seemed super arduous and costly...

bryan_G01 · 06-02-2016, 10:05 PM

I'm awaiting the m235iR catalogue from a race team.

They will be able to offer the CF brace and support bracket.
It will require you to do some modifications to work.

OpenAir · 06-03-2016, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mywifes335

Oh yeah, saw that. It seemed super arduous and costly...

+1

Especially when you consider that 90% of the cars use is on the street, it adds no value or performance in that scenario.

eclipes · 06-10-2016, 09:34 AM

I just added the UR racing front strut bar. Reviews are mixed buy i decided to give it a try. Solid construction, one continuous piece. It does slightly firm up. Its noticeable but some people might complain it does nothing if you dd and drive mostly in traffic. Overall a nice add on for 100$

Mywifes335 · 06-10-2016, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by eclipes

I just added the UR racing front strut bar. Reviews are mixed buy i decided to give it a try. Solid construction, one continuous piece. It does slightly firm up. Its noticeable but some people might complain it does nothing if you dd and drive mostly in traffic. Overall a nice add on for 100$

Can you send a link? What is UR? Thanks!

eclipes · 06-10-2016, 03:57 PM

Check it out
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01F1...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Originally Posted by Mywifes335

Can you send a link? What is UR? Thanks!

Mywifes335 · 06-10-2016, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by eclipes

Check it out
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01F1...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks. It looks like it's for N20/26 applications only... Is that correct?

eclipes · 06-10-2016, 06:02 PM

Did you check their website? I think they make bars for almost every bmw model

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Originally Posted by Mywifes335

Thanks. It looks like it's for N20/26 applications only... Is that correct?

Mywifes335 · 06-10-2016, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by eclipes

Did you check their website? I think they make bars for almost every bmw model

Pretty much for F-series 2/3 only for the 2.0T models.

JoeyF228 · 06-26-2016, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by eclipes

I just added the UR racing front strut bar. Reviews are mixed buy i decided to give it a try. Solid construction, one continuous piece. It does slightly firm up. Its noticeable but some people might complain it does nothing if you dd and drive mostly in traffic. Overall a nice add on for 100$

I just saw this on Amazon too, probably order one in the next couple weeks. How was fitment?

ocN55 · 06-26-2016, 01:52 AM

Do f30 bars generally fit the 2 series? Engines being equal

eclipes · 06-26-2016, 04:24 PM

No issues with fitment.

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Originally Posted by JoeyF228

I just saw this on Amazon too, probably order one in the next couple weeks. How was fitment?

JoeyF228 · 06-28-2016, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by eclipes

No issues with fitment.

Good deal, next part on the way. Probably will have to do something about the color of it though.

mdputnam · 06-28-2016, 12:24 PM

Here is a strut bar for the M235i:

https://www.facebook.com/kcdesign.tw/

JQuach07 has installed one on his car:

ocN55 · 06-28-2016, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mdputnam

Here is a strut bar for the M235i:

https://www.facebook.com/kcdesign.tw/

JQuach07 has installed one on his car:

Do you have a link to purchase it?

bimmer813 · 06-28-2016, 07:53 PM

The link in the above post send me to the seller's Facebook page, where it looks like you can message them to purchase. This might work as a direct link:

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/pr...564420801&rt=9

Regarding price, it looks like it converts to approximately 145USD which doesn't include shipping from what I can assume is Taiwan. Maybe give it a shot and see what they say, you should be able to message them on FB

mdputnam · 06-29-2016, 10:15 AM

Send a message to JQuach07 and ask him how he did it and what the costs were.

x233 · 06-29-2016, 04:22 PM

My question is what does it actually do to the m235i's handling?

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bryan_G01 Lieutenant Colonel 1165 Rep 1,931 Posts Drives: like i stole it... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I'm awaiting the m235iR catalogue from a race team. They will be able to offer the CF brace and support bracket. It will require you to do some modifications to work. __________________ www.nybmwcca.org Current Cars: 1995 M3 Coupe Manual Alpine White 1997 M3 Sedan Auto Cosmo Black Metallic 2018 x3 m40 Auto Grey Metallic
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eclipes Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 228i Msport Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I just added the UR racing front strut bar. Reviews are mixed buy i decided to give it a try. Solid construction, one continuous piece. It does slightly firm up. Its noticeable but some people might complain it does nothing if you dd and drive mostly in traffic. Overall a nice add on for 100$
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ocN55 Lieutenant Colonel 560 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: '15 M235i 6MT/ '16 M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: LA iTrader: (18)	Do f30 bars generally fit the 2 series? Engines being equal __________________ FBO M235i r F80 M3
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06-28-2016, 12:24 PM	#18
mdputnam Lieutenant 289 Rep 556 Posts Drives: 135i & M235i Convertibles Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Here is a strut bar for the M235i: https://www.facebook.com/kcdesign.tw/ JQuach07 has installed one on his car:
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bimmer813 Second Lieutenant 82 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2023 M4, 2024 X5 M60 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	The link in the above post send me to the seller's Facebook page, where it looks like you can message them to purchase. This might work as a direct link: https://www.facebook.com/commerce/pr...564420801&rt=9 Regarding price, it looks like it converts to approximately 145USD which doesn't include shipping from what I can assume is Taiwan. Maybe give it a shot and see what they say, you should be able to message them on FB
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mdputnam Lieutenant 289 Rep 556 Posts Drives: 135i & M235i Convertibles Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Send a message to JQuach07 and ask him how he did it and what the costs were.
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06-29-2016, 04:22 PM	#22
x233 Lieutenant 284 Rep 566 Posts Drives: M2C, M235xi Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ukraine iTrader: (0)	My question is what does it actually do to the m235i's handling?
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