2.2i M54 Engine Strut Brace

Vic-Z3 · Post by **Vic-Z3** » Mon 31 Jan, 2011 21:48

Been done a zillion times before but this is my problem.

Like the idea, try and calm the tramlining a bit ......... who knows.
Seems like a small job I can do. Little DIY.

Which Front Strut Brace's Fits the 2002 - 2.2i - 24 Valve - M4 Engine - Z3

Also might be nice to have a list of Brace's to Engines in the
Knowledge Base, for the likes of me. New to the Z3.
Included could be Pic Link, Purchase Link .....etc:

1. M43 =
2. M44 =
3. M52 =
4. M54 = ?
5. S50 =
6. S52 =
7. S54 =

billz · Post by **billz** » Mon 31 Jan, 2011 21:58

Got mine off ebay £80, more than happy with the quality and the way it has made a difference to the front end, if i can find the one i will post a link to it, but will probably be tomorrow. Any Strutt Brace for a six cylinder should do it, but try and get one with the grooves moulded for the top of the strutt and also the jump conector.
bill

Vic-Z3 · Post by **Vic-Z3** » Tue 01 Feb, 2011 20:50

one with the grooves moulded for the top of the strutt and also the jump conector.

Ok ...................

Ummmmm ..........

... Say what

Pics required as to what and where, for me please .......

billz · Post by **billz** » Tue 01 Feb, 2011 21:04

As you can see by mine there is a cut out at the rear and if you look at the top of the strut turret it has lumps.
bill

billz · Post by **billz** » Tue 01 Feb, 2011 21:06

Link to the company selling the ones i bought.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-Z3-6cyl-Z3M-F ... 3cb4bacfba
bill

nero · Post by **nero** » Tue 01 Feb, 2011 21:47

On my 2.2i Sport, I have the Strong Strut

by neroz3, on Flickr

There are a few more pics here - slideshow which shows using the plasticine to check gaps

Jamezee · Post by **Jamezee** » Wed 02 Feb, 2011 00:41

Nero wrote:On my 2.2i Sport, I have the Strong Strut

by neroz3, on Flickr

There are a few more pics here - slideshow which shows using the plasticine to check gaps

Very neat. How much are they?

Vic-Z3 · Post by **Vic-Z3** » Wed 02 Feb, 2011 12:18

Hi Bills ........................

In Neros pic on the right hand side of the engine, there is a black box
that sits above the engine cover

.
How is the clearance on this item with your Strut Brace

Thanks

Nero ...................... I like that

billz · Post by **billz** » Wed 02 Feb, 2011 14:17

I have had no problems at all with this Strutt Brace. Doesnt catch anywhere and just slots in place and tighten nuts all done in about 15 mins.

bill

g8jka · Post by **g8jka** » Wed 02 Feb, 2011 23:07

I have the same strut brace as billz describes in his posts fitted to my 99 2.0. Fits perfect and is great for the price although I picked one up second hand slighty cheaper and its in almost new condition

Post by **Robert T** » Thu 03 Feb, 2011 10:23

g8jkaz wrote:I have the same strut brace as billz describes in his posts fitted to my 99 2.0. Fits perfect and is great for the price although I picked one up second hand slighty cheaper and its in almost new condition

Is that why yours is less blurry?

Cheers R.

Titan · Post by **Titan** » Thu 03 Feb, 2011 12:14

I have a Sparco fitted on our 2.2i
It obscures the OBD port mounted on the left hand (from driver's position) suspension turret.
There are more details and pics (to download) in THISthread

Vic-Z3 · Post by **Vic-Z3** » Thu 03 Feb, 2011 20:27

Hi Billz & g8jkaz.

I have been offered what looks to be the same as you guys have fitted....
£75 second hand, so I have bought it and will fit it as soon as the weather
breaks.
I am still a little concerned about the clearence between that small black box
thing on the right hand side of the engine though.
Oh well I guess I have bought it now I shall see.

What is that small black box anyhow

Hard Top · Post by **Hard Top** » Thu 03 Feb, 2011 21:05

Vic-Z3 wrote:What is that small black box anyhow

Flight recorder.

HT

yocky z3 2.0 · Post by **yocky z3 2.0** » Thu 03 Feb, 2011 21:11

Hi
mine is the same make as billz they fit perfect and the difference they make is brill, i think the little black box could be the antiskid control unit if it's the same it will fit no problem cheer's tony,

g8jka · Post by **g8jka** » Thu 03 Feb, 2011 21:54

Vic-Z3 wrote:Hi Billz & g8jkaz.

I have been offered what looks to be the same as you guys have fitted....
£75 second hand, so I have bought it and will fit it as soon as the weather
breaks.
I am still a little concerned about the clearence between that small black box
thing on the right hand side of the engine though.
Oh well I guess I have bought it now I shall see.

What is that small black box anyhow

Which box are you on about? If its the one on the side I think you describe mine clears it by miles. The only thing I had to move slightly was a black pipe (think it came from the coolant tank to the radiator) but it was literally a couple of mm.

Make sure you post some pics when it's fitted

hornel Z3M · Post by **hornel Z3M** » Thu 03 Feb, 2011 22:13

For gods sake just get rid of the black box

Vic-Z3 · Post by **Vic-Z3** » Thu 03 Feb, 2011 22:25

It might be the only thing left in the end .............

Titan · Post by **Titan** » Thu 03 Feb, 2011 22:34

hornel Z3M wrote:For gods sake just get rid of the black box

Note:
Real black boxes are Orange

Just like real Zeds are Silver

g8jka · Post by **g8jka** » Thu 03 Feb, 2011 22:37

Titan wrote:Just like real Zeds are Titan Silver

Sorcerors Apprentice · Post by **Sorcerors Apprentice** » Thu 03 Feb, 2011 23:33

Titan is the fifteenth of Saturn's known satellites (18)
In Greek mythology the Titans were a family of giants, the children of Uranus and Gaia, who sought to rule the heavens but were overthrown and supplanted by the family of Zeus.
Discovered by Christiaan Huygens in 1655.

i.e, a very old fashioned colour and only makes number 15 on the chart.

Vic-Z3 · Post by **Vic-Z3** » Fri 04 Feb, 2011 12:26

Blue topaz is the "US state Texas" gemstone. Naturally occurring blue topaz is quite rare. ..............

Vic-Z3 · Post by **Vic-Z3** » Fri 04 Feb, 2011 17:54

Anyhow .......................

Fitted and Nooooooooooooooooooooo.......

As I suspected ...........

Darn thing touched that black box ............

Need to take it off I guess as that has some 2mm washers under it and the
threads are not visable above the shock mount studs.

Anybody with the six cylinder without that black box and in the market for a
very nice Strut Brace PM me .................

Gutted......

Vic-Z3 · Post by **Vic-Z3** » Sun 06 Feb, 2011 18:36

Problem Sorted ..................

Took the offending part off on Friday.
Today I took it apart and fortunately ther was plenty of alloy on the
right and left strut securing plates that I could file out 5mm, therefore
letting me lift the joining bar upward so that it misses that unknown black
box. Put on some larger washers to cover the area of filing and bobs yer
uncle........

Well happy and it does make a difference having it on, as for the short time
it was off my car, it felt somehow loose on the front end. Now however all is
tighter and more responsive to steering input.

If you still havent got one fitted Why

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