BMW E36 X-Brace

[norulz]

Has anyone installed an X-Brace to the front of their Bmers suspension? If so what is the difference in handling/stability?

 

[freerider]

calypso has one installed on his e36 m3, I believe he got it off a salvage Z3

 

[StK]

They are found on E36 cabriolets...I have fitted one to my saloon and the difference is far far better than putting on a strut brace.Handling is very much improved-its like its on rails .....Only draw back is that you can only lower your car so much and it starts scraping on the road...speed humps are a nightmare :cursin:

 

[kabal]

sparks are cool :mmm:

 

[calypso]

Yep its a nice cheap upgrade. It made a noticeable difference, but not a massive difference. I guess its also go to do with the age of your car and the amount of flex that's taking place in the chassis. Either way, good upgrade, get one, it also protects your oil pan.

 

[Gizmo]

I love my xbrace on the e36, made a very nice improvement!

 

[norulz]

Thanks for the info gents. Just the advice I needed before going out and spending the cash.

:thumb:

 

[zabbo]

How much and where - for the X-Brace? If I may ask.

 

[norulz]

OE part will set you back +-3k P/N 51718410212

Aftermarket shipped around r1500 but you need to shop around...

 

[calypso]

I paid about R700 for mine from a JHB scrapyard.
Bought the nutsterts and bolts from the dealer.

 

[norulz]

I paid about R700 for mine from a JHB scrapyard.
Bought the nutsterts and bolts from the dealer.

Yeah my search at the scrapyards havent been successfull, did you get one of a Z3 or E36. From what I've read the Z3 brace needs a bit a tweaking...

 

[StK]

Z3 one should be the same cause the E36 and Z3 share the same front suspension...There are retrofit guides available-I will post one up when I get back from work this evening :thumbsup:

 

[calypso]

I got one from an e36 convertible.

 

[Technician]

can someone post a picture a X-brace installed?

 

[calypso]

 

[StK]

http://www.understeer.com/xbrace.shtml

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/suspension/e36_rons_xbrace_install.html

Here's 2 guides I said I would post up-sorry for the delay