Carbon Fiber Strut Brace

POM3 · 03-28-2020, 08:39 PM

Curious to know if anyone has received their cars with the CF Strut Brace. I read somewhere that after 12/19 all should be carbon fiber but my X3MC is a 01/20 and still aluminum.

Bustedstuff210 · 03-28-2020, 08:46 PM

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Curious to know if anyone has received their cars with the CF Strut Brace. I read somewhere that after 12/19 all should be carbon fiber but my X3MC is a 01/20 and still aluminum.

Yea mine is also a 1/20 production and has aluminum.

POM3 · 03-30-2020, 08:31 AM

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Curious to know if anyone has received their cars with the CF Strut Brace. I read somewhere that after 12/19 all should be carbon fiber but my X3MC is a 01/20 and still aluminum.

Yea mine is also a 1/20 production and has aluminum.

I guess no one is getting it then, probably in 2021 will come out. Anyway not a big deal, just looks cool although I never look at it 😂

BMWZ4 · 03-30-2020, 09:05 AM

It's an option to buy, not an automatically installed item. In Canada, it's a $500CAD option. I believe in the U.S. it's a no-cost option though. The CF brace became available as an option beginning Aug '19 I believe. The order code (in Canada) is 1MP. IND has one for around $1,400USD.

AlexFL · 03-30-2020, 09:21 AM

How much weight does it save compared to the aluminum one? 1-2 pounds?

heavyD^2 · 03-30-2020, 09:47 AM

It seems like neither of the local dealers optioned it on any of their lot vehicles. If I was ordering I would definitely tick the box for $500 as it's one of those options that will always cost considerably more after the fact.

Transfer · 03-30-2020, 10:36 AM

Yeah will be interesting to see if US 2021s have this as a cost or no cost option vs not at all. This would not influence my purchase but a nice bonus if getting a 2021.

Brian-f · 03-30-2020, 11:15 AM

Its only available as part of a carbon package option at £3,900 on the UK configurator site. You get few carbon exterior parts and interior carbon plus the strut brace.

You can get an Ultimate Package that has basically every option you need inc the Carbon pack but its £8,500.

E92LNGCGY · 03-30-2020, 02:37 PM

I ordered it with my build (Canada) but the car is stuck in production due to the shut down/pandemic. $500 is a no brainer, I had the carbo strut in the M4 and loved it.

cipher5 · 03-30-2020, 02:53 PM

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I guess no one is getting it then, probably in 2021 will come out. Anyway not a big deal, just looks cool although I never look at it 😂

Is is a shortage thing or they just decided to cost cut? I see people not getting M seat belts when they should, now strut braces? WTF

BMWZ4 · 03-30-2020, 03:19 PM

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I guess no one is getting it then, probably in 2021 will come out. Anyway not a big deal, just looks cool although I never look at it

Is is a shortage thing or they just decided to cost cut? I see people not getting M seat belts when they should, now strut braces? WTF

It's an option - 1MP

Transfer · 03-30-2020, 03:31 PM

US 2021 order guide sheet for reference. I don't see anything about strut braces.

BMWZ4 · 03-30-2020, 03:52 PM

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US 2021 order guide sheet for reference. I don't see anything about strut braces.

I guess the US is no longer being offered the option. Still 1MP for Canada @$500.

Transfer · 03-30-2020, 03:59 PM

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US 2021 order guide sheet for reference. I don't see anything about strut braces.

I guess the US is no longer being offered the option. Still 1MP for Canada @$500.

Or it's standard, or part of comp pack (now standalone option package). Who knows

BMWZ4 · 03-30-2020, 04:19 PM

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US 2021 order guide sheet for reference. I don't see anything about strut braces.

I guess the US is no longer being offered the option. Still 1MP for Canada @$500.

Or it's standard, or part of comp pack (now standalone option package). Who knows

Ah, yes that could be I suppose.

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Transfer Major General 5254 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	Yeah will be interesting to see if US 2021s have this as a cost or no cost option vs not at all. This would not influence my purchase but a nice bonus if getting a 2021.
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Brian-f Private First Class 42 Rep 122 Posts Drives: Bmw X3 M Competition Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Its only available as part of a carbon package option at £3,900 on the UK configurator site. You get few carbon exterior parts and interior carbon plus the strut brace. You can get an Ultimate Package that has basically every option you need inc the Carbon pack but its £8,500. __________________ Current car F97 2019 X3 M Competition \| Donington Grey with Sakhir Orange Merino Leather
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Transfer Major General 5254 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	US 2021 order guide sheet for reference. I don't see anything about strut braces. Attached Images
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