X-Brace install /w Pics - Page 2 - United Bimmer Community

nick_318is · 05-26-2006, 03:02 PM

Cool pics the vert e30 had my wheels. The m3 looks sick damn do I need one.

**94bmw325i** · 05-26-2006, 10:55 PM

I want an x-brace also, so it makes a good difference with stock suspension? It must be awesome with my new suspension then I hope

**BaLAnCe17** · 05-30-2006, 12:51 AM

ya...would u suggest the xbrace down the road...is it that much different

**defkon99** · 05-30-2006, 08:34 AM

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ya...would u suggest the xbrace down the road...is it that much different

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Good question can u really feel the diff?

**Rob** · 05-30-2006, 08:46 PM

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Good question can u really feel the diff?

Yup. Makes a big difference. I would say it's the best mod under suspension.

I will be installing mine tomorrow at school.

Storamin · 05-30-2006, 09:11 PM

The xbrace is ok... dunno if I recommend it so heavily though. It's nice and all...

Definitely agree with Rob about the control arm & thrust bearings. No need to blow that cash.

**Rooz** · 05-30-2006, 10:08 PM

For the money, I would definetly recommend it... and yes, you can feel the diff

There is this one turn close by my house I usually take (when there isn't anyone around) in the 60-70 mph range, well the other night I decided to take it in the 70-80 mph range and the car held on like no other

**94bmw325i** · 05-30-2006, 10:09 PM

so its not a very tight turn?

**BaLAnCe17** · 05-30-2006, 10:16 PM

so how would this cross brace differ from a front and rear strut/stress bar? also rob, i would like a review too :P

**Rob** · 06-01-2006, 10:40 PM

Alright. I installed mine and felt a little change while driving. I am guessing most will feel the biggest change if they are running off of stock suspension. It is also recommended to protect the oil pan as well, which I would consider a must for lowered rides.

The nutserts were easy to install, just as long as you understand how they work. The only problem I ran into was drilling the holes. Other than that, it was an easy install overall.

**Rooz** · 06-01-2006, 11:23 PM

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so its not a very tight turn?

If anything, it made the right better in turns, there is just less "play" with the suspension in turns... nothing bad

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so how would this cross brace differ from a front and rear strut/stress bar? also rob, i would like a review too :P

Strut bar goes up top and it's only one bar, this is 3 bars and on the bottom, never had a strut bar, so can't tell you how those do, but I just know that this makes a diff, and I don't hear "too" many people saying how big a diff there strut bar made

**dinan540** · 06-02-2006, 09:06 AM

For my fiver, I noticed a huge difference when I installed the M5 front and rear anti-sway bars. It made a huge difference in decreasing my body roll, especially in the corners and on the track. Mind you, I have the Dinan front strut bar which helps a little, keep the rigidity in the front end.

I am running the stock sport suspension. My 2 cents about strut and sway bars.

**94bmw325i** · 06-02-2006, 10:35 AM

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For my fiver, I noticed a huge difference when I installed the M5 front and rear anti-sway bars. It made a huge difference in decreasing my body roll, especially in the corners and on the track. Mind you, I have the Dinan front strut bar which helps a little, keep the rigidity in the front end.

I am running the stock sport suspension. My 2 cents about strut and sway bars.

hmm I wonder if I can get some cheap m3 ones then

Are e36 coupe ones the same size as sedans?

my bad if this is a hijack