WTB (bought): BMW Performance Carbon Strut Brace

[Alpha Motoring]

Hi,

I am joining the WTB club for the BMW Performance strut brace. I am willing to pay a reasonable amount for the brace and have funds available ASAP. The only one I know of is $2,000.00 which I think is a bit high.

Let me know what my ZHP family can do for me. Thanks

:)

[Stigissimo]

Somebody out there is really asking $2k for one?

Yeesh.


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[san]

Somebody out there is really asking $2k for one?

Yeesh.


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+1

That's ridiculous


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[BMWCurves]

Hi,

I am joining the WTB club for the BMW Performance strut brace. I am willing to pay a reasonable amount for the brace and have funds available ASAP. The only one I know of is $2,000.00 which I think is a bit high.

Let me know what my ZHP family can do for me. Thanks

:)

http://i.imgur.com/56vQeeh.gif

[Alpha Motoring]

Yep, its on eBay, I offered high market value, over $1k but he said no, the search continues!

[Stigissimo]

Lol his loss. That's probably the best offer he'll get


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[rguti153]

Over 1k I'm tempted to sell mine now

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[slater]

Yep, its on eBay, I offered high market value, over $1k but he said no, the search continues!

don't bother.

buy a gorgeous (and stronger) mason engineering brace for 1/3 of that.

[danewilson77]

Charlie? Good having you around. $2K is flat out irresponsible.

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[webster]

I bought the Turner CF bar here:

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-388917-e46-non-m-flat-oval-carbon-fiber-strut-brace-with-black-end-plates/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwy4zLBRCOg6-4h6vs3cUBEiQAN-yzfhcCVNKi1hssSEpwqPvz1DUrbS25XcsTQlLjDNziI54aArhX 8P8HAQ

$170. I like that it is black and not branded. Looks OEM. Doesn't have the BMWP bling but those bars are also known to crack. I had the exact same bar as the TMS one linked above but from Rogue on my last ZHP and I can tell you that even after a major front end collision that pushed the engine ~13" back toward the cabin, the bar held. It twisted but did not break. Pretty impressive.

[anandoc]

Whats wrong with the ///M3 strut tower brace? Its OEM and looks just right in the 330i/ZHP engine bay...

[az3579]

I bought the Turner CF bar here:

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-388917-e46-non-m-flat-oval-carbon-fiber-strut-brace-with-black-end-plates/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwy4zLBRCOg6-4h6vs3cUBEiQAN-yzfhcCVNKi1hssSEpwqPvz1DUrbS25XcsTQlLjDNziI54aArhX 8P8HAQ

$170. I like that it is black and not branded. Looks OEM. Doesn't have the BMWP bling but those bars are also known to crack. I had the exact same bar as the TMS one linked above but from Rogue on my last ZHP and I can tell you that even after a major front end collision that pushed the engine ~13" back toward the cabin, the bar held. It twisted but did not break. Pretty impressive.
Well, mine cracked, but I don't know if this has happened to anyone else. Maybe I just got unlucky?

Either way, even over 1k is absurd for this part. I think most of us who have (had 😞) it paid $600 or less.

It may be worth waiting for another one to pop up for sale at a more reasonable price.

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[BMWCurves]

Whats wrong with the ///M3 strut tower brace? Its OEM and looks just right in the 330i/ZHP engine bay...

I'm with you. I understand the very cool looks of the BMW Performance brace being carbon fiber, but I doubt it does a whole lot more than the standard M3 strut brace. To me it's not worth the premium.

But that's besides the point. If you're set on it, I'd keep your eyes peeled over at E46Fanatics, they seem to pop up there every so often. Also, you could try PMing some people that have it and make them an offer. That might persuade some people to sell.

[ELCID86]

PM sent.

[jwalther]

Where are you located?

[Alpha Motoring]

Los Angeles

[WOLFN8TR]

don't bother.

buy a gorgeous (and stronger) mason engineering brace for 1/3 of that.

X2...


Well, mine cracked, but I don't know if this has happened to anyone else. Maybe I just got unlucky?

Either way, even over 1k is absurd for this part. I think most of us who have (had 😞) it paid $600 or less.

It may be worth waiting for another one to pop up for sale at a more reasonable price.

Ya anything over $600 is just ridiculous. You are the second person I know that had their's crack. The BMW Perf strut bar is a work of art but not strong enough for the money, get a Mason or an OEM M3 strut bar as stated. How often do you really open the hood to enjoy the bling bar anyway? Well some of do I suppose...LoL.

[cakM3]

Ya anything over $600 is just ridiculous. You are the second person I know that had their's crack. The BMW Perf strut bar is a work of art but not strong enough for the money, get a Mason or an OEM M3 strut bar as stated. How often do you really open the hood to enjoy the bling bar anyway? Well some of do I suppose...LoL.

I for one enjoy looking at my BMWP strut bar. I agree that if you have to get one you shouldn't have to pay more than $600 for them. I have had 3 of them and paid no more than $600 for each. None of them have cracked and I still have one mounted on my ///M still in perfect shape.

If I were to get another strut bar to replace the BMWP strut bar then I would be looking to get the Turner Motorsport carbon fiber strut bar :drevil

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-303-turner-front-carbon-fiber-strut-brace-e46-323325328330m3/ (https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-303-turner-front-carbon-fiber-strut-brace-e46-323325328330m3/)

[WOLFN8TR]

Ya the CF Turner bar is nice.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170713/d9f65c6d78dc168b1f7e8e09e616cf84.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170713/b5d9597f7c21dd36e9a371d0283d4765.jpg

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[webster]

Not a fan of those skinny metal hinges. I like the wider, flat grooved male/female connection type hinge on the flat bars:

https://3a663eb0fef48c6d2d60-a88f8ebfcdb877ad223e888bfcb7f7ec.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.c om/911746_x600.jpg

[az3579]

Solid, one piece bars really are the way to go. No points of failure on those.

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[WOLFN8TR]

Another thing to consider is do you have or will have adjustable Coilovers. Some of these bars do not offer access to the adjusting knobs.

[Alpha Motoring]

Purchased! Thanks again!

[ELCID86]

Congrats. I hope it is the crown jewel on an awesome car.

[san]

Congrats


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[zhpnsnv]

Purchased! Thanks again!

Congrats! Are you the Alpha Motoring of the Shop Life TV youtube channel? If so, your videos are really helpful!

[iya_e46]

congrats! since we're in the subject of this rare piece, how much is a "good" price for this nowadays? I just want to get a good feedback. thank you

[WOLFN8TR]

Well a "good" price is disappearing. So many guys are rapping people on these. I bought mine for $600 and sold it to Jacob for $600. I snagged one for Daniel for $400 a few years ago but that was a rarity. I've seen these sell for $750, $1000 and even $1500!! I wouldn't pay more than $700 for one.

[iya_e46]

Well a "good" price is disappearing. So many guys are rapping people on these. I bought mine for $600 and sold it to Jacob for $600. I snagged one for Daniel for $400 a few years ago but that was a rarity. I've seen these sell for $750, $1000 and even $1500!! I wouldn't pay more than $700 for one.

Thanks! Good to know.. the reason why I asked is because there was one for sale just yesterday and I offered $650 shipped which I think was a fair offer but seller ended up selling it earlier for $750

I'll go with the Turner CF or E46 M3 OE struts as alternative..

[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks! Good to know.. the reason why I asked is because there was one for sale just yesterday and I offered $650 shipped which I think was a fair offer but seller ended up selling it earlier for $750

I'll go with the Turner CF or E46 M3 OE struts as alternative..

Ya I seen that one. I would get the Turner Bar, Mason Engineering or OE M3 Bar as stated. :thumbsup

Here's an ECS CF Strut Bar: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1130224

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170723/0755b3c05c2f8c5653c6ca150e77dca0.jpg

[iya_e46]

Ya I seen that one. I would get the Turner Bar, Mason Engineering or OE M3 Bar as stated. :thumbsup

Here's an ECS CF Strut Bar: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1130224

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170723/0755b3c05c2f8c5653c6ca150e77dca0.jpg

I ended up getting a complete set of the OE M3 in good condition from a local Dismantler I know for $200 yesterday. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/a3c8fe89bfd9f7a363c95b12e112825e.jpg


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[johnrando]

Brand new they were a grand from the dealer, then came the fire sale.

[XrumX]

Anyone else willing to sell one? Looking to buy for a good price.

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[cakM3]

Anyone else willing to sell one? Looking to buy for a good price.

Good luck finding one! They pop up from time to time though, just keep looking :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

"For a Good Price" days are gone. Guys are trying to retire from selling one of these. [emoji849]

[XrumX]

"For a Good Price" days are gone. Guys are trying to retire from selling one of these. [emoji849][emoji38] haha yea I see that ... and I understand that I'll probably have to pay a ridiculous amount to acquire one. Just trying to see first if one is available and then see if I can make a deal that's good for both parties.

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[WOLFN8TR]

I hear ya. Good luck. [emoji106]