Strut Brace
Strut Brace
Quick question. Will a strut brace taken from an E36 fit my 2.8 Z? Have the chance of one going cheap
1999 2.8 Arctic Silver Z3
1987 Black Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
2007 325d Msport - remapped
1987 Black Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
2007 325d Msport - remapped
- Southernboy
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Re: Strut Brace
Your Z3 has the same suspension set-up as the e36, but I'm not sure if it will actually fit. It needs the cut-out on the R front to accomodate the earth thingy on the strut mount housing...if it's adjustable - lengthwise - it may be OK. What brand is it?
Re: Strut Brace
It doesn't appear to have the cut out (grinder!) but is adjustable.
Not sure of the make and neither is the seller
Not sure of the make and neither is the seller
1999 2.8 Arctic Silver Z3
1987 Black Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
2007 325d Msport - remapped
1987 Black Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
2007 325d Msport - remapped
- Southernboy
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Re: Strut Brace
post a pic of it...that might make identification easier, and also others can make informed comments...hopefully we can get to the bottom of it in short time...
Re: Strut Brace
1999 2.8 Arctic Silver Z3
1987 Black Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
2007 325d Msport - remapped
1987 Black Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
2007 325d Msport - remapped
- Southernboy
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Re: Strut Brace
....cool. Maybe someone else has used one like it...I'd be concerned about clearance between it and the bonnet...Not sure what the gap is on an e36 vs a Z3...
Re: Strut Brace
As you already suspect, I don't think there is enough clearance.
The flat bar braces may just squeeze in without rattling on the rocker cover or bonnet, but the round ones I've sen tend to be cranked.
This is how mine is configured, albeit in 2.2
The flat bar braces may just squeeze in without rattling on the rocker cover or bonnet, but the round ones I've sen tend to be cranked.
This is how mine is configured, albeit in 2.2
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Re: Strut Brace
Are there any popular strut braces for the Z3?
I'm also interested in one and had been under the impression that a regular E36 one would fit but if we have some shared experience of what's good quality/well priced/fits without any mods/etc then that might be useful for us newbies.
I'm also interested in one and had been under the impression that a regular E36 one would fit but if we have some shared experience of what's good quality/well priced/fits without any mods/etc then that might be useful for us newbies.
- Southernboy
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Re: Strut Brace
Cosmo Racing do a very nice strutbrace...They come up for sale on eBay from time to time. You can check them out on www.cosmoracing.com
There are several alternatives though...and at varying cost. Try a search on eBAY UK..
There are several alternatives though...and at varying cost. Try a search on eBAY UK..
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Re: Strut Brace
Cheers for that.
Have been keeping an eye on E-bay alright but haven't seen much that's Z3-specific. One for the wishlist I think!
Have been keeping an eye on E-bay alright but haven't seen much that's Z3-specific. One for the wishlist I think!
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Re: Strut Brace
there's a listing by automax_racing on eBay Uk...£39.00 for the strut brace you need...
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The Automax strut brace on Ebay for £39 plus postage fits my 2.0 litre facelift after a slight mod with hacksaw and file to clear the earthing stud. I believe nearly all E39 5 cylinder strut braces will fit the 6 cylinder Z3. The 4 cylinder engines seem to be higher which creates more problems.
http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u57 ... be58f7.jpg
This is how it looks if I haven't messed up the picture, used from ebay by the way.
http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u57 ... be58f7.jpg
This is how it looks if I haven't messed up the picture, used from ebay by the way.
Re: Strut Brace
Yes it will fit, I had the exact same one fitted to my 2.8. I will try and dig out s picture for you but all you need to do is make a cut out for the earth stud and it fits perfectly.
Aceman
Arctic Silver '98 Z3M
Previously;
Bright RED '99 Z3 2.8
Rocking seats ? You need seat bushes click HERE
Arctic Silver '98 Z3M
Previously;
Bright RED '99 Z3 2.8
Rocking seats ? You need seat bushes click HERE
Re: Strut Brace
Here you go;
Aceman
Arctic Silver '98 Z3M
Previously;
Bright RED '99 Z3 2.8
Rocking seats ? You need seat bushes click HERE
Arctic Silver '98 Z3M
Previously;
Bright RED '99 Z3 2.8
Rocking seats ? You need seat bushes click HERE
Re: Strut Brace
That's great, an e36 M3 strut brace it is then
1999 2.8 Arctic Silver Z3
1987 Black Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
2007 325d Msport - remapped
1987 Black Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
2007 325d Msport - remapped