X5 strut bar - Page 7

Master_Debator · #61 10-07-2006, 06:19 PM

This question is for hayaku or anyone who may have an answer.

You seem to be pretty knowledgeable in all things cars/racing. Would it be a better design if it was welded as a single unit instead of riveting and bolting it together?

I am currently in the process of designing a strut bar for my X. I own a machine shop and have a mill that is currently doing nothing so I figured I would take a shot at it. I like to know if there are any special considerations i should take note of in the design.

TIA

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Master_Debator · #62 10-08-2006, 04:58 AM

bump

RGX5 · #63 10-08-2006, 04:30 PM

Can someone post the installation directions for this? I have one of these on the way...I'm wondering whether you need to re-align the X after installing this bar or if the strut towers stay put? What is the torque for the strut tower bolts? Does the installation require removal of the washer tank to get to that third strut bolt that's kind of underneath it?

f355b · #64 10-11-2006, 08:11 AM

it really take about 10mins to install total very simple, alos the bar does not have any bend its very solid.

mrbmwx5 · #65 10-11-2006, 10:50 AM

here some pix that the strut bar install on my x5.

cue03 · #66 11-01-2006, 11:19 AM

Out of curiousity, what performance/handling benefit does this "brace" provide? Will it be noticeable improvement in daily driving or only at upper end of driving?

Thanks.

Curtis

mrbmwx5 · #67 11-01-2006, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dkl

Here's another bar from the same seller => http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-06...QQcmdZViewItem

From this picture, I'm almost certain that it won't clear the reservoir. To even have a chance, the bar needs to be where the red arrow of the attached picture (assuming that goes on the passenger side)...don't you think?

HERE THE PIC. OF INSTALLED ON MY X5( TAKE A LOOK AT IT DO IT LOOK LIKE IT WON'T CLEAR THE RESERVOIR TO YOU? ) WHENE INSTALLING IT YOU NEED TO REMOVE THE WINSHEIL RESERVOIR. SEE THE LINK BELOW.
http://static.flickr.com/87/24322519...691538.jpg?v=0

Vincenzo Veyron · #68 06-21-2008, 09:19 AM

hey is that an afe cold air intake? do you know where i can find that strut brace?

mrbmwx5 · #69 06-21-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincenzo Veyron

hey is that an afe cold air intake? do you know where i can find that strut brace?

Ebay.

EZDozzit · #70 06-21-2008, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincenzo Veyron

hey is that an afe cold air intake? do you know where i can find that strut brace?

Wow you resuscitated a very old thread. That is an AFE CAI you see in that pic. I have one too. Look for the strut brace on eBay. I think they're selling for more now. Good luck. :p

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