[jpowers36]

Originally Posted by whofelt

does https://ultraracing-usa.com/bmw-3-se...trut-2-points/ actually fit the m340ix?

Under the hood should be exactly the same as far as RWD and xDrive if I'm not mistaken. If it fits RWD, I don't see any reason it wouldn't fit xDrive. But you can always contact them to confirm.

I think I'm going with KC Racing. They have more options and I like the black finish on theirs verses the white.

[Chubbiejones]

Originally Posted by jpowers36

Under the hood should be exactly the same as far as RWD and xDrive if I'm not mistaken. If it fits RWD, I don't see any reason it wouldn't fit xDrive. But you can always contact them to confirm.

I think I'm going with KC Racing. They have more options and I like the black finish on theirs verses the white.

Their products look legit!

https://www.tw-kcdesign.com/products/2_53_146/1

[PhantasticDad]

Originally Posted by jpowers36

This one?
https://ultraracing-usa.com/bmw-3-se...ower-2-points/

That's the one.

[PhantasticDad]

Originally Posted by Chubbiejones

Appreciate the update on your most recent upgrade! How was the fit and finish of the rear brace from Ultra Racing?

Fit and finish was very good - I have several of their braces installed on my wife's Honda Accord and they make a huge difference on that car. It's more subtle on the BMW because the frame is much stiffer to begin with, but still noticeable in higher-speed cornering.

[PhantasticDad]

Originally Posted by Chubbiejones

Their products look legit!

https://www.tw-kcdesign.com/products/2_53_146/1

Yes, they do, but when I inquired about shipping from Taiwan it was insane. It was going to approximately double the cost of the braces.

[helmet91]

It’s too bad they don’t have a US distributor.

[Chubbiejones]

Originally Posted by PhantasticDad

Fit and finish was very good - I have several of their braces installed on my wife's Honda Accord and they make a huge difference on that car. It's more subtle on the BMW because the frame is much stiffer to begin with, but still noticeable in higher-speed cornering.

Appreciate the insight - I will definitely be purchasing a few of their components in the near future!

Originally Posted by PhantasticDad

Yes, they do, but when I inquired about shipping from Taiwan it was insane. It was going to approximately double the cost of the braces.

Yeah, that is the only issue with some of these establishments, the shipping costs are as muc or more than the component(s)!

[Chubbiejones]

Originally Posted by helmet91

It’s too bad they don’t have a US distributor.

I’m not sure why some of these US distributors don’t get on the band wagon. Maybe there is not enough demand for M340i components compared to the M3 market.

[helmet91]

The parts look fancy enough for IND to sell… LOL

[peelerec]

Originally Posted by Chubbiejones

I’m not sure why some of these US distributors don’t get on the band wagon. Maybe there is not enough demand for M340i components compared to the M3 market.

We could inquire with a distributor in the US for a group buy. Just a thought.

[whofelt]

Originally Posted by peelerec

We could inquire with a distributor in the US for a group buy. Just a thought.

im down

[Chubbiejones]

Originally Posted by helmet91

The parts look fancy enough for IND to sell… LOL

You seeing something I don’t? After a review, I did not see any components from this manufacturer on IND’s website.

Originally Posted by peelerec

We could inquire with a distributor in the US for a group buy. Just a thought.

This is a thought - Mike over at XPH might be interested in this type of solution?!

[helmet91]

I can’t type…

The parts LOOK fancy enough for IND to sell.

[Chubbiejones]

Originally Posted by helmet91

I can’t type…

The parts LOOK fancy enough for IND to sell.

Lol, I thought I was going crazy! Agreed - their components look top notch.

[chrispy28_xd]

Regarding adjustable sway bars for G20 RWD, this is what some vendors had to say:

Eibach

I don't show plans as of right now.

However, all (or I should say most) BMW kits are brought over from Eibach Germany and then test-fitted here for US models. Unless we see a huge demand, this can eventually happen, especially if Germany has a kit, but there's not really knowing an exact ETA. As we try to add models when we have access to the vehicles.

I checked our german catalog and I see bars for the M340i but they specifically list an x-drive model. I don't know if they will be the same. Those are the kinds of things we need to verify before we list kits for US models.

Sorry for not having better news!

Turner Motorsport

Yes, there should be bars for the 340i in the next calendar year.

H&R

Unfortunately, at this time we do not have any offerings for the RWD model. I am not aware of any further development on this platform.

[Chubbiejones]

Originally Posted by saoblow

Regarding adjustable sway bars for G20 RWD, this is what some vendors had to say:

Eibach

Appreciate the insight! It’s very strange that no manufacturer has a front sway bar. I know with absolute certainty the H&R rear bar will fit on the RWD but the front is still unclear. If it wasn’t such a large job to install the front sway, I’d purchase one and give it a go.

[jpowers36]

FYI regarding the braces from KC Design. I'm waiting on a final quote but shipping was going to be around $195 for 5 braces. I asked for a discount if I bought all 5.

KC-BR-BM067 - rear lower bar
KC-BR-BM064 - front strut bar
KC-BR-BM069 - rear strut bar
KC-BR-BM068 - front member strut bar
KC-BR-BM065 - front lower bar

[Chubbiejones]

Originally Posted by jpowers36

FYI regarding the braces from KC Design. I'm waiting on a final quote but shipping was going to be around $195 for 5 braces. I asked for a discount if I bought all 5.

KC-BR-BM067 - rear lower bar
KC-BR-BM064 - front strut bar
KC-BR-BM069 - rear strut bar
KC-BR-BM068 - front member strut bar
KC-BR-BM065 - front lower bar

Appreciate the part number information! Hopefully they will entertain a discount with the purchase of five braces. Keep me posted!

[peelerec]

We got at least three people willing to buy right now. Might also leverage them with that as well. I’d only need the front and rear sway bars, rear lower bar and rear strut bar. Shipping at sub $200 isn’t bad!

Is the rear lower bar (2 point) a substitute for the rear lower bar (4 point)?

It seems two different mounting points. Just want to make sure I understand correctly.

[Chubbiejones]

Originally Posted by peelerec

We got at least three people willing to buy right now. Might also leverage them with that as well. I’d only need the front and rear sway bars, rear lower bar and rear strut bar. Shipping at sub $200 isn’t bad!

I’m down - where do I sign up

[peelerec]

Originally Posted by Chubbiejones

I’m down - where do I sign up

I think the only concern now is, if we were to install every single chassis stiffening bar offered, would it be for the lack of a better word, un-driveable on the street? LOL

[Chubbiejones]

Originally Posted by peelerec

I think the only concern now is, if we were to install every single chassis stiffening bar offered, would it be for the lack of a better word, un-driveable on the street? LOL

Very true! For me, I’ve gotta get the H&R sways installed along with the Dinan monoballs, then I’ll have to make the conscious decision about total chassis stiffeners. I do agree, there could be a point where the car is too rigid but again that is extremely subjective to the driver.