[JonasM40i]

Originally Posted by AshtonPJT

I think I finally have a design I like and it uses the stock mounting points! Just need to add the small details and get approval by a few people before posting!
Was up till about 3am working on it then passed out

Looking forward to it.

[deviation01]

Originally Posted by AshtonPJT

I think I finally have a design I like and it uses the stock mounting points! Just need to add the small details and get approval by a few people before posting!
Was up till about 3am working on it then passed out

That’s about perfect using stock mounting points and if it provides more rigidity to the front plus a nice look to it would be a winner.

I love bracing on cars.

Another idea would be a support bar for inside the trunk that ties the two rear wheels together. something you can put along the back of the seats so you don’t lose trunk utilization.

[AshtonPJT]

Originally Posted by deviation01

That’s about perfect using stock mounting points and if it provides more rigidity to the front plus a nice look to it would be a winner.

I love bracing on cars.

Another idea would be a support bar for inside the trunk that ties the two rear wheels together. something you can put along the back of the seats so you don’t lose trunk utilization.

Ooo I like this idea a lot!!!! I wonder if I can do it without it being visible… I think the biggest issue will be finding mounting points in the chassis.I think if I made it a visable brace we would have to end up cutting a panel. This summer I plan on buying a 3d scanner for thing like this.

[satz]

I've never understood how small companies making struts, etc, can so easily improve a car's handling when the manufacturer, esp a company like BMW that claims to make drivers' cars, spends huge $$$ on developing these cars to be as good as they can be.

I can fully understand lowering kits, wider wheels....esp to improve the slightly dumpy looking X3m40, but I wouldn't claim it would improve handling performance, at least not without introducing significant negative aspects. The X3 is one inch too tall (esp the glasshouse), couple of inches too narrow, and the wheels sit in too much compared to the guards. The Benz equivalent looks just right (but I still bought the X3 at the time!)

[deviation01]

Originally Posted by AshtonPJT

Ooo I like this idea a lot!!!! I wonder if I can do it without it being visible… I think the biggest issue will be finding mounting points in the chassis.I think if I made it a visable brace we would have to end up cutting a panel. This summer I plan on buying a 3d scanner for thing like this.

I think there may be some hidden points. Typically when I have experienced this maybe cutting the carpet to expose the points was needed but that’s about it.

Not sure if possible doe this car. I am sure something can be made to use stock locations if any.

[AshtonPJT]

Originally Posted by satz

I've never understood how small companies making struts, etc, can so easily improve a car's handling when the manufacturer, esp a company like BMW that claims to make drivers' cars, spends huge $$$ on developing these cars to be as good as they can be.

I can fully understand lowering kits, wider wheels....esp to improve the slightly dumpy looking X3m40, but I wouldn't claim it would improve handling performance, at least not without introducing significant negative aspects. The X3 is one inch too tall (esp the glasshouse), couple of inches too narrow, and the wheels sit in too much compared to the guards. The Benz equivalent looks just right (but I still bought the X3 at the time!)

Pretty much take the bracing they made in the car out of sheetmetal or steel tubing then improve on it. By nature a part that has less flex adds more rigidity to the car. I'll be making my post soon on my design