Hello,
I'm owner of BMW E46 318Ci with M43tu engine. I'd bought the original BMW strut brace - 51710395077.
In ETK is written that it fits on my car, but when I trying to install it looks like incompatible!
Strut brace rests on top of the motor, particularly on the plastic cover! It's not...
I installed my new ECSTuning carbon fiber strut brace and I am very pleased with the quality, fit, and finish. As you can see, I chose to re-use the existing OE hardware just for looks although I am confident in the ECSTuning supplied hardware would work just as well with their nylon lock nuts...
Does anyone on E46Fanatics make rear strut braces/ strut bars? [email protected] used to make them but he doesn't seem to be around anymore. I have a wagon and need some mounting plates so I can make a removable bar.
Thanks, John
Does anyone on E46Fanatics make rear strut braces/ strut bars? [email protected] used to make them but he doesn't seem to be around anymore. I have a wagon and need some mounting plates so I can make a removable bar.
Thanks, John
Update:
I ended up just ordering the BMW Performance Intake & CF Strut Bar, engine bay should look badass :D
I got it from Faulkner BMW / BMWPartsSource.com (cheaper than tischer)
http://e46fanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=796407