[Kozumasbullitt]

Originally Posted by suby01

I measured from the bolts to the top of the rubber trim which I guess touches the hood when its closed. And then from the top of the engine cover.
Is the X3M engine sitting higher in the engine bay? Because if not then the strut bar will not clear out engine cover since the X3M has an indent in the cover.

X3M engine is significantly higher, see above pictures.

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by Kozumasbullitt

X3M engine is significantly higher, see above pictures.

I think it's just the airbox on the M is higher.

[Douggie]

I doubt it's worth the effort unless it's a cheap and easy direct bolt on. I know it works well in Japanese/Korean cars with a less rigid body structure (that's why aftermarket strut bars are always readily available), but you probably won't feel a big improvement in the x3. You see that we already have bars that forms a hexagon around the engine bay, adding one more probably won't be THAT significant. Just IMO anyways. But then again if there is a cheap aftermarket add on, why not? LOL.

[Alias1431]

Originally Posted by Douggie

I doubt it's worth the effort unless it's a cheap and easy direct bolt on. I know it works well in Japanese/Korean cars with a less rigid body structure (that's why aftermarket strut bars are always readily available), but you probably won't feel a big improvement in the x3. You see that we already have bars that forms a hexagon around the engine bay, adding one more probably won't be THAT significant. Just IMO anyways. But then again if there is a cheap aftermarket add on, why not? LOL.

My thoughts exactly.

[Douggie]

Originally Posted by suby01

Lol thats like asking when the lightbulb turns off when you close the fridge door. Peek in there. Haha. Actually let me check.

LOL. Not really. It's way easier to know if the bulb turns off when you close the fridge door.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

I think it's just the airbox on the M is higher.

Yes the air box/intake manifold. The block and head on the S58 is the same as the B58.

[Alias1431]

Here's a pic that shows the connection points a bit better:

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Alias1431

Here's a pic that shows the connection points a bit better:

That’s not an X3 though!

[Alias1431]

Ahgck, you're right.

[freshxdough]

X3M strut tower mounting for cross brace.

[Alias1431]

MVP.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by freshxdough

X3M strut tower mounting for cross brace.

Aha, so it has a mount which attaches to the 3 strut top mount bolts!

Wtf is that cable attached to the top of the damper though?

[freshxdough]

Originally Posted by teaston

Aha, so it has a mount which attaches to the 3 strut top mount bolts!

Wtf is that cable attached to the top of the damper though?

EDC

[Alias1431]

Anyone have a part number for that mount?

[teaston]

Originally Posted by freshxdough

EDC

Strange they come out the top, my EDC dampers have the cable coming out of the side, same as my F30 ones did.

[freshxdough]

Originally Posted by teaston

Strange they come out the top, my EDC dampers have the cable coming out of the side, same as my F30 ones did.

Yeah some cars are different. Some are on the side of the strut and some are on the top right there. Just a different location.

[suby01]

Anyone get any options for the M40i?

[suby01]

Bump. Did anyone figure out the M40i strut brace options from X3M?

[suby01]

Bumper bump. Anyone find any options yet?

[Alias1431]

Inquiring minds want to know!

[suby01]

Does anyone have any connections in Japan??
There is one available but it does not ship to the USofA.

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/CPM-BM.../dp/B087Z1S814



https://www.studie.jp/items/18905/

[TXBDan]

This is completely unnecessary.

Unless you're on Hoosiers on track with solid bushings competing for time of course.