Poll for fun: Do you have a Strut Brace on your Zed

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Do you have a Strut Brace on your Zed?

Yes
24
40%
No
36
60%
 
Total votes: 60

DavidM
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Poll for fun: Do you have a Strut Brace on your Zed

Post by DavidM »

Let's see what people have got fitted (if indeed they do have them fitted) in the form of a strut brace to their Zed - to break it apart and make it a little more informative for those seeking brace information, in addition to voting in the poll, add as a message below this one, what Roadster or Coupe you have and what Strut Brace (or Braces Khush :wink: ) you have fitted - if you want to add a little more information about the brace then do so
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cheap as chips :)
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Giles
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About to purchase 2nd hand (cheers Ian S :) ) and fit Strong Strut tower and butt.

As for a body brace - that's something to be used in the bedroom :? :shock: :wink:
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TonyCal
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E-tech Strut brace

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Cheap and works well. pics on my web site.
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Lorraine
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Dinan strut brace and...

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Strong Strut Butt Brace. Car is too low to fit body brace.. :cry:
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... and the butt brace providea a sparkling light display for those following in the Lakes :-)

I'll never forget Allen getting out just after we stopped and taking out a spanner to tighten up the rear brace :-)

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Ahhh, the prices we pay for fun....

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:D :D :D

and soooo worth it!!
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Post by JUNGLE »

Hi

These strut braces...Exactly how easy are they to fit, are we simply talking about taking a spanner out to the car and bolting it on, or do you have to cut about anywhere. ?..The one at E-Tech has my eye at GBP 125 !

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Bolts on, Takes about 20 mins
Proven products or BMHeaven stock the E-Tech at £125 +P&P
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Strutts Fitted

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Strong Strutts front, butt and body brace fitted . I wouldn't be without them each one makes a big difference. Tends to scrape on speed humps and uneven roads which is why I'll be fitting Bilstein shocks when I can.
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e-tech strut brace

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cheap as chips
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Post by Guest »

Strong Strut in black, 30 mins to fit, including 25 mins fiddling with the plasticine and worrying about dinging the hood.
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Post by john »

Was thinking about getting one for my M Roadster. Are they that good / worthwhile, and how much money fitted any ideas?

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Jason
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Re: Strutts Fitted

Post by Jason »

Runroadster wrote:Tends to scrape on speed humps and uneven roads which is why I'll be fitting Bilstein shocks when I can.
Just wondering, what shocks do you have now?

I've the ACS sports pack and yes it is a little low but not enough of a problem to warrant changing. (there is scope for raising the butt strutt a little when I get around to it)

It is enough of a problem to prevent me going for a body brace as Lorraine mentioned above though.
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Post by Alan »

Makes a big difference -20 mins to fit
Mine's an E-tech - superb value for money
Why didn't BMW fit one as standard?
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Steve
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Strong Strutt....

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see pic 13 on their web site. Thinking about Butt strutt soon especially with £ / $ rate.
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Strut Brace

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Yes - Hamann strut brace - the rsukts are not as drmatic as some would have you believe, but it certainly does improve turn-in etc. Maybe front tyre wear will also be reduced on the inner shoulders. We wil see.

A Butt Strut will be fitted before the summer.
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