Front strut brace.

[mcremin85]

Anyone know where i would get a front strut brace for Z3 6 cylinder? Would a front strut bar for E36 fit? Would something like this fit?

Fits for BMW E36 3 Series 6 Cylinder Front Up Strut Tower Bar Brace Stress | eBay

Fits for BMW E36 3 Series 6 Cylinder Front Up Strut Tower Bar Brace Stress | Vehicle Parts & Accessories, Car Tuning & Styling, Performance Suspension | eBay!

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Not looking to spend too much on one just want it more for visual thanks.

 

[andyglym]

Anyone know where i would get a front strut brace for Z3 6 cylinder? Would a front strut bar for E36 fit? Not looking to spend too much on one just want it more for visual thanks.

Racing Dynamics is what I have on mine. Nice bling. Can't remember the cost.

 

[Alan Slade]

Anyone know where i would get a front strut brace for Z3 6 cylinder? Would a front strut bar for E36 fit? Would something like this fit?

Fits for BMW E36 3 Series 6 Cylinder Front Up Strut Tower Bar Brace Stress | eBay

Fits for BMW E36 3 Series 6 Cylinder Front Up Strut Tower Bar Brace Stress | Vehicle Parts & Accessories, Car Tuning & Styling, Performance Suspension | eBay!

www.ebay.ie

Not looking to spend too much on one just want it more for visual thanks.

I bought a brace that was advertised as e36 and fitting the Z3 6cyl. It arrived box marked Z3 and I fitted it looked okay but then I found I couldn’t close the bonnet. So beware all e36 braces don’t fit Z3s.

 

[t-tony]

It is very easy to make the E36 brace fir a Z3, also often a considerably cheaper option. Ask me how I know.

Tony.

 

[mcremin85]

It is very easy to make the E36 brace fir a Z3, also often a considerably cheaper option. Ask me how I know.

Tony.

Thanks for the reply think i will order the above.

 

[t-tony]

Thanks for the reply think i will order the above.

I’ll post some pictures late.

Tony.

 

[mcremin85]

I’ll post some pictures late.

Tony.

Cheers thanks

 

[dva99999]

I got one of these years ago but with red ends. It’s never been a problem probably more bling than anything else.

 

[mcremin85]

I got one of these years ago but with red ends. It’s never been a problem probably more bling than anything else.

Looks good was it for an E36 or specifically for Z3.

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

I've got one for sale, will dig a picture out.

 

[dva99999]

Looks good was it for an E36 or specifically for Z3.

If I remember correctly I believe it was for a Z3

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

Not subtlety cut around the jump point, but perfectly functional

I’m in Woking

 

[dva99999]

Not subtlety cut around the jump point, but perfectly functional

I’m in Woking

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That’s the one

 

[mcremin85]

Not subtlety cut around the jump point, but perfectly functional

I’m in Woking

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Looks good how much? Like the air filter what brand is it? Waiting on a proram air filter

 

[t-tony]

If Andy has sorted you on the strut brace I'll hold off on the pictures for now.

Tony.

 

[t-tony]

Hey Mike @mcremin85 this is the E36 strut brace I altered to fit my Z3.

I fitted it as bought and realized it was probably too high so lowered the bonnet very carefully to be proved right. Had a look at what I could do to make it fit. Took about an hour to sort it.
You need to remove the bar from the brackets and bolt the brackets to the strut tops. Next loosen the lock nuts and screw the mounts out of the bar, each side equally until it sits further back and lower in the strut top brackets. I left 3-4mm gap between the rocker cover and the bar, the picture makes it look closer than it was. Then you need to re drill the brackets for the new mount positions and trim off the excess (higher) part of the brackets.

Tony.

 

[mcremin85]

Hey Mike @mcremin85 this is the E36 strut brace I altered to fit my Z3.
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I fitted it as bought and realized it was probably too high so lowered the bonnet very carefully to be proved right. Had a look at what I could do to make it fit. Took about an hour to sort it.
You need to remove the bar from the brackets and bolt the brackets to the strut tops. Next loosen the lock nuts and screw the mounts out of the bar, each side equally until it sits further back and lower in the strut top brackets. I left 3-4mm gap between the rocker cover and the bar, the picture makes it look closer than it was. Then you need to re drill the brackets for the new mount positions and trim off the excess (higher) part of the brackets.

Tony.

Thanks for that

 

[t-tony]

You're very welcome Mike. If you go this route just take your time. I sold my brace on to another member and as far as I'm aware it's still on his car.

Tony.

 

[Eddie Zedder]

You're very welcome Mike. If you go this route just take your time. I sold my brace on to another member and as far as I'm aware it's still on his car.

Tony.

It is!

 

[t-tony]

Thanks Bryan.

Tony.