04-09-2018, 01:15 PM | #23 |
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I will tell you that the 4-point brace is the one which is worth it. The trapezoidal truss ensures the IRS behaves as it is bolted into the axle carrier under the bushings. Not only does this perform the same function as the M4 braces do in the subframe, but these essentially reinforce the rear axle carrier as well closing the K. Essential if you are looking to drag or track your car or simply to reduce long-term metal fatigue. Daily street driving you will not notice.
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Picking up this old thread in case anyone is perusing for any further input. I recently purchased a 2015 435i drive coupe base trim, 6MT. The car felt very soft and unwieldy in turns - steering feedback was sluggish and body roll did not inspire confidence. I purchased both front and rear tower braces from KC and installed them while keeping my suspension stock. The difference wasn't very noticeable as the stock suspension was too soft to have the braces translate into reducing body roll significantly.
A few weeks ago I installed Dinan lowering springs, which, paired with the KC tower braces tied the suspension together perfectly. I now have a great amount of feedback and the car feels planted, stable and much, much sportier. I've never had coilovers so cannot comment on those in comparison however as a spirited driver I am very satisfied. Next up, installing these bad boys: |
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Thats the 4 point version, correct? |
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I order the KC front strut bar for my 2016 M235i convertible , received very quick , went to install I seen one side seemed higher drivers side , I sprayed some wax on the bar and closed the hood when fully installed and open the hood and notice foam and slight indent in the hood padding , I quickly contacted KC , said it's normal , I am returning my strut , I believe over time it will eat away the padding and cause bigger damage , FYI |
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Anyone happened to measure the weight on the front strut bar ?
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Been looking at strut tower braces myself recently. Am I missing something, or do you have to take this one completely off to remove the engine cover?
Considering something like this; https://www.ecstuning.com/b-racing-d...969922011~rdy/ Might not be as stiff structurally, but only two bolts to remove. |
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I'd be removing it whenever I have to go in for service. Both to remove the JB+ under the cover since I'm under warranty, as well as to not create extra work for the service techs if they need it off. Realistically perhaps a couple times a year, but easier the better if I ever needed to do it on the side the road.
If it had QR pins rather than bolts, I'd pay a premium for that myself. I'm thinking it could be a useful mod. Last edited by Kernel Kurtz; 08-26-2021 at 06:16 PM.. |
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Of course I meant pins to remove the crossbar, not to attach to the strut towers (in a multi piece system). I have plenty of air and hand tools, but still I appreciate designs that don't need them.
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10-06-2021, 12:22 PM | #37 |
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Doesn't seem like a good idea without doing the sway bars at the same time, even then, just stiffening up the body will probably do wonky things to the neutral handling.
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