Hi all,
I am looking at getting some rear upper and lower strut braces for my Z3, I have read that the lower strut brace can be a concern with ground clearance, I am currently on H&R 30mm lowering springs and shocks.
Does anyone have an opinion on the results of fitting these braces?
Ben
Strut braces
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Re: Strut braces
An upper rear brace would be pointless because the top of the towers are located next to a u-section that runs across the car. I don't run any braces, but a lower rear one is supposed to deliver a decent benefit, albeit at the expense of some ground clearance. Have a look at this for some info:
https://zroadster.org/articles/basic-bm ... shwick.41/
https://zroadster.org/articles/basic-bm ... shwick.41/
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Put a front brace on. Rear braces dont do anything. The problem with the rear is overly soft subframe bushes. You are far better off changing the bushes for poly.
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Ahh two conflicting comments there.. Anyone else care to add?
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Yes there is a member on here that had a rear strut brace pinched and it was only when inspecting under the car a few months later that it was noticed.
Now that makes me believe they are not doing that much, or the effect is not shown very much in daily driving
Now that makes me believe they are not doing that much, or the effect is not shown very much in daily driving
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Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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Oh dear, that must of been annoying to find out it had been stolen.
I plan to use the car on track, nothing quite like a top down track day in the summer.
I found a pair of rear strut braces from Bertini, has anyone had any experience with this brand?
I plan to use the car on track, nothing quite like a top down track day in the summer.
I found a pair of rear strut braces from Bertini, has anyone had any experience with this brand?
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ben5010 wrote:Oh dear, that must of been annoying to find out it had been stolen.
I would have been more annoyed to realise the only noticeable difference had been in my wallet all along
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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I have a front strut, rear lower strut and body braces. I think there was a definite improvement in ride/handling when all three were on the car.
Ground clearance with standard height rear springs is just ok, any lower would be too risky IMO
Bonzo
Ground clearance with standard height rear springs is just ok, any lower would be too risky IMO
Bonzo
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The Bertini Brand is by a chap I've met, he always dreamed of designing a car, and did so.... with the Z3 as it's base/shell/donor.ben5010 wrote:Oh dear, that must of been annoying to find out it had been stolen.
I plan to use the car on track, nothing quite like a top down track day in the summer.
I found a pair of rear strut braces from Bertini, has anyone had any experience with this brand?
The cars look great, with various individual custom made parts and some parts from various modern day car e.g. lights from the new FIAT 500.
Anthony has also now started to manufacture strut braces, with some very happy customers, I've not had one, but not heard any negatives.
we expres: " He did hear the bells ringing, but doesnt know where where the clapper hangs".
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It would be great to hear from anyone who has fitted the lower brace while on lowering springs.
I live in London and my girlfriend drives the car a fair bit, I don't want to put the lower one on to have smashed to pieces by the evil speed humps after a few months.
The car is currently on H&R 30mm lowering springs with 18" mv1s
I live in London and my girlfriend drives the car a fair bit, I don't want to put the lower one on to have smashed to pieces by the evil speed humps after a few months.
The car is currently on H&R 30mm lowering springs with 18" mv1s