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      10-05-2020, 10:27 AM   #23
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My apologies totally dropped the ball on this. Pics of the BMS strut bars are below.







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As for the feel, unfortunately I installed these on the same day as I installed the Dinan lowering springs and bumpstop setup, so I'd only be able to comment on the full setup I have.
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As for the feel, unfortunately I installed these on the same day as I installed the Dinan lowering springs and bumpstop setup, so I'd only be able to comment on the full setup I have.
What was the install like? Did you have to get under wheel well to do it?
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What was the install like? Did you have to get under wheel well to do it?
Yes I did, but it wasn't bad. I was doing wheel spacers at the same time so the wheel was already off. I had enough arm length to hold the screw down while installing the nut so I didn't need a second person. Overall (not including wheel removal) took about 25-30 min I think?
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What was the install like? Did you have to get under wheel well to do it?
Yup. The hole in the wheel well is pretty deep inside actually. I used a stick to poke from under the hood to see where it exited in the wheel well and was surprised at how far inside it was. If you have the base suspension, you'll be able to kinda fit your arm inside after turning the wheel fully. If not, you'll probably have to either jack it up or remove the wheel.
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As for the feel, unfortunately I installed these on the same day as I installed the Dinan lowering springs and bumpstop setup, so I'd only be able to comment on the full setup I have.
How does the car feel w both the strut braces and Dinan springs/bump stops compared to stock?

Unfortunately no Dinan springs/bump stops for AWD M340 still (and not sure if it ever will be either?)
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How does the car feel w both the strut braces and Dinan springs/bump stops compared to stock?

Unfortunately no Dinan springs/bump stops for AWD M340 still (and not sure if it ever will be either?)
Full setup? Very much enjoying it. Very noticeable improvement on body roll and really shines going around tight corners (like on or off ramps). The slight increase in stiffness is not noticeable (at least for me) and in comfort mode still rides like OEM. Of course really liking the lowered look, especially with spacers. So yea highly recommended. Hoping they make the Xdrive lowering springs for you! I've only seen a handful of M340i's in my area and they were all rear wheel drive too. For the added cost, I can see why most people stick to RWD in the south. That and most people don't need it. I'm originally from the Northeast and had AWD vehicles for years.
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I just ordered a set of these for my G20. Looking forward to installing these.
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I just ordered a set of these for my G20. Looking forward to installing these.
Which ones? BMS or OEM Z4 braces?
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I just ordered a set of these for my G20. Looking forward to installing these.
Which ones? BMS or OEM Z4 braces?
The BMS braces.
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The BMS braces.
Let us know how the car feels post install. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
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Let us know how the car feels post install. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
I'll post a review! I was reading over on the one of the supra forums and everyone loves these! I am just curious when you have to remove them for maintenance will you have to go into the wheel wells to remove the hardware?
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I'll post a review! I was reading over on the one of the supra forums and everyone loves these! I am just curious when you have to remove them for maintenance will you have to go into the wheel wells to remove the hardware?
You don't need to remove it during maintenance. Unless you want to access the air filter in which case yes.
It shouldn't be too hard though. When you bolt the braces, make sure you use anti seize on the bolts. I didn't use it on my A4 and I almost stripped it when taking it out. Luckily I didn't. Buy a few of my friends who had the same brace weren't so lucky.
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You don't need to remove it during maintenance. Unless you want to access the air filter in which case yes.
It shouldn't be too hard though. When you bolt the braces, make sure you use anti seize on the bolts. I didn't use it on my A4 and I almost stripped it when taking it out. Luckily I didn't. Buy a few of my friends who had the same brace weren't so lucky.
I just looked at a G20 330i that one of my techs was running thru for CPO. The mounting parts are going to be easy to get to. He suggested that I use anti seize on the bolts as well. The only brace I see that would need to be removed is the passenger side because of the air box. The Driver's side there is nothing it covers.
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I just looked at a G20 330i that one of my techs was running thru for CPO. The mounting parts are going to be easy to get to. He suggested that I use anti seize on the bolts as well. The only brace I see that would need to be removed is the passenger side because of the air box. The Driver's side there is nothing it covers.
Yup. Anti seize is very important. Or else, after 3 years (if your car is a lease), when you try and remove the bolt, it'll strip the thread and you'll need to get that fixed as well.
And yes. Again. The only issue I see is the passenger side with the air box. But then, that's only once a year or less?
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I just looked at a G20 330i that one of my techs was running thru for CPO. The mounting parts are going to be easy to get to. He suggested that I use anti seize on the bolts as well. The only brace I see that would need to be removed is the passenger side because of the air box. The Driver's side there is nothing it covers.
Yup. Anti seize is very important. Or else, after 3 years (if your car is a lease), when you try and remove the bolt, it'll strip the thread and you'll need to get that fixed as well.
And yes. Again. The only issue I see is the passenger side with the air box. But then, that's only once a year or less?
Here is a photo of the hardware. I just took a screen shot of the photo from bms website since I left the braces at work for the weekend.

I attempted to install these yesterday but I was unable to get my hand or a wrench past the strut assemblies. If I was able to lift the car that will unload the strut making room.
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Here is a photo of the hardware. I just took a screen shot of the photo from bms website since I left the braces at work for the weekend.

I attempted to install these yesterday but I was unable to get my hand or a wrench past the strut assemblies. If I was able to lift the car that will unload the strut making room.
Appreciate the pic. I was wondering if you actually got the same bolts as shown in the pic. Good to know that you did
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Hi guys, I am also very interested in those strut braces/bar available for my G20 330i. I checked the holes under the hood where the braces will be mounted to and found that there are no threads at all. I am assuming that to install the braces I have to access the holes thru wheelwell and use nuts underneath?
Much appreciated for your help.
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Hi guys, I am also very interested in those strut braces/bar available for my G20 330i. I checked the holes under the hood where the braces will be mounted to and found that there are no threads at all. I am assuming that to install the braces I have to access the holes thru wheelwell and use nuts underneath?
Much appreciated for your help.
Yes, you will need to access the holes via the wheel well and use nuts. See the photo above of the hardware, which has nuts at the end of the bolts. This seems to be the only tricky part of the install.
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Hi guys, I am also very interested in those strut braces/bar available for my G20 330i. I checked the holes under the hood where the braces will be mounted to and found that there are no threads at all. I am assuming that to install the braces I have to access the holes thru wheelwell and use nuts underneath?
Much appreciated for your help.
Like mf44 said. Plus it will help if you can jack up your car. Easier to access the holes since it's pretty deep inside, past the struts.
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Yes, you will need to access the holes via the wheel well and use nuts. See the photo above of the hardware, which has nuts at the end of the bolts. This seems to be the only tricky part of the install.
Thank you man, that was very helpful. I just installed Cusco strut braces/bar onto my car.
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Like mf44 said. Plus it will help if you can jack up your car. Easier to access the holes since it's pretty deep inside, past the struts.
Thank you for your reply. I just turned the wheel and there was plenty room. I used a screw driver, an extension and a socket to hold the nut under the bolt. Then I used another hand to turn the screw on top.
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