Engine Bay Strut Cross Braces

CeEl · 08-08-2020, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SakhirM4

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Originally Posted by PrionFawkes

Thanks for providing an answer. Much appreciated. Given it’s a net increase in weight, fore of the front axle, I can’t justify these just for purely cosmetic reasons.

2 pounds!?!

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Originally Posted by SakhirM4

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Originally Posted by PrionFawkes

Thanks for providing an answer. Much appreciated. Given it's a net increase in weight, fore of the front axle, I can't justify these just for purely cosmetic reasons.

2 pounds!?!

Lol my thoughts exactly. Maybe loose two pounds in body weight so it's not a net increase???

BEAR-AvHistory · 08-08-2020, 03:31 PM

2 lbs +. Is the a joke? Does anyone really give a shit? Want to save 2 lbs, but a 1.575 less quarts of gas in the car.

IM2C · 03-09-2022, 09:51 PM

Hey, BEAR-AvHistory I just ordered Z4, can you please tell me what size nut socket do I need to replace strut brace? 21mm or 22mm? Thanks!

BEAR-AvHistory · 03-10-2022, 06:52 AM

Daughter has my Z4 today can measure later today if no-one comes up with an answer.

MrLatte · 03-10-2022, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by M0011

Hey, BEAR-AvHistory I just ordered Z4, can you please tell me what size nut socket do I need to replace strut brace? 21mm or 22mm? Thanks!

You need this guy.

https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-...ve-364794.html

COKen · 03-10-2022, 08:53 AM

The bolt head is actually a 6 pointed star bold, but I used an 11 mm box end wrench on mine and it worked just fine.

IM2C · 03-10-2022, 12:40 PM

Thank you guys.

IM2C · 06-02-2022, 10:20 PM

Did it today. For those of you obsessed with weight, I'm including weight pics (both imperial and metric so nobody has to use unit converter

)

Also, painted the bolts.

Bigmouth Studio · 06-03-2022, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by M0011

Did it today. For those of you obsessed with weight, I'm including weight pics (both imperial and metric so nobody has to use unit converter

)

Also, painted the bolts.

Thanks so much! The extra weight definitly worth to have!

KGun · 06-03-2022, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by M0011

Did it today. For those of you obsessed with weight, I'm including weight pics (both imperial and metric so nobody has to use unit converter

)

Also, painted the bolts.

I own the same scale !! 🤜

SMD001 · 06-03-2022, 07:08 PM

If I was worried about weight, I’d go on a diet. Gonna get the BMS for mine

getbfuller · 07-16-2022, 11:11 PM

Thanks for all the info. Purchased and installed.

TAZ007 · 07-20-2022, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by PrionFawkes

Thanks for providing an answer. Much appreciated. Given it’s a net increase in weight, fore of the front axle, I can’t justify these just for purely cosmetic reasons.

Wow 2 lbs. Well the weight gain is offset by the stiffer and more robust braces. Fair trade-off in my opinion.

morgan302 · 07-20-2022, 10:34 AM

Just painted mine black to match the rest on the compartment. Now when you open the hood they just fade in with the rest and I already had the paint (cheap)

Horseman · 07-20-2022, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by getbfuller

Thanks for all the info. Purchased and installed.

There are what I need/want, where'd you get them?

getbfuller · 07-20-2022, 11:55 AM

https://burgertuning.com/collections...for-bmw-g29-z4

Horseman · 07-20-2022, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by getbfuller

https://burgertuning.com/collections...for-bmw-g29-z4

Thank you! HOLY MOLY alot more expensive than I thought they would be for two pieces of metal. I'll save it, plan for later.

OVERLND99 · 07-26-2022, 08:41 AM

Good morning all. I have a dumb question. What is the point of replacing these and what will I gain - other than 2 pounds

- haha, could not resist that one. I am just curious. I am still lurking around here and hope to order my Z4 after the new house closes, but of course, I am already thinking of what I could/should do to her when I get her. Thank you in advance.

Westside Guy · 07-26-2022, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by OVERLND99

Good morning all. I have a dumb question. What is the point of replacing these and what will I gain - other than 2 pounds

- haha, could not resist that one. I am just curious. I am still lurking around here and hope to order my Z4 after the new house closes, but of course, I am already thinking of what I could/should do to her when I get her. Thank you in advance.

Bigmouth Studio who started this discussion gave the reason.

"The original engine bay Strut Cross Braces are so ugly and just like cheap water pipes"

Some people have painted theirs and others have purchased more attractive ones.

getbfuller · 07-26-2022, 08:57 AM

It is aesthetically pleasing when you pop the hood, other than that not much. Maybe some extra stabilization to the chassis.

OVERLND99 · 07-26-2022, 09:22 AM

Thank you Westside Guy and getbfuller for your answers. I saw the explanations of the replacements being better looking and more aesthetically pleasing, I just wasn't sure if that was the only reason, or if there truly would be a benefit to the car (other than looks).

I appreciate your quick responses.

ZZZ4 G29 · 07-26-2022, 03:23 PM

Has anybody just painted the default silver metal bars black or whatever if that’s even possible?

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IM2C Major General 2067 Rep 5,373 Posts Drives: ∞ Improbability Drive Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: FL iTrader: (9)	Did it today. For those of you obsessed with weight, I'm including weight pics (both imperial and metric so nobody has to use unit converter ) Also, painted the bolts. Attached Images __________________ ///\| g87 \| f87 Comp \| g29 M40i \| f97 Comp \| f80 Comp \| f80 \| f30 \| e92 \| tt \| S5 \| e92 \| 350z \| e90 \|
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OVERLND99 Private First Class 182 Rep 103 Posts Drives: M40i Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Texas, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW Z4 M40i [9.33]	Good morning all. I have a dumb question. What is the point of replacing these and what will I gain - other than 2 pounds - haha, could not resist that one. I am just curious. I am still lurking around here and hope to order my Z4 after the new house closes, but of course, I am already thinking of what I could/should do to her when I get her. Thank you in advance.
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