Author Topic: Put an E36 X brace in your car (Read 17241 times)

D. Clay · « **Reply #15 on:** September 23, 2006, 06:22:58 PM »

The rear mount on the cross reinforcement appears to be located between the engine and transmission. There is also a tailshaft mount. As to wheel hop, we're talking about an independant rear suspension with a solid mounted differential and center carrier in a car with 300-350 HP. I didn't know wheel hop was a problem here. Live and learn I guess.

Euro Nation · « **Reply #16 on:** September 23, 2006, 07:39:41 PM »

This was as it was explained to the guys at UUC, which was explained to them by a BMW technician. I don't see the issue either. I see it as a stop for the engine movement, but for wheelhop? I dunno about that.

jfdublyu · « **Reply #17 on:** October 05, 2006, 07:53:52 PM »

hey, how easy is your access to the drain plug w/ the brace installed? it looks like it may be in the way...might make an oil change take 6 bolts longer to complete, gosh!

bullmand · « **Reply #18 on:** October 06, 2006, 08:35:00 AM »

I had one of these installed on my 318ti a few years ago. It made a noticeable difference in the way the car feels even in highway driving. I drove around for a day with the thing on the car having been told that they weren't able to install it. The car felt obviously different (i.e. more stable and just tighter), but I couldn't figure out why since I thought this part wasn't on yet. When I called the next day to set up the appointment to have it installed, they told me they did get it on. I went out and checked and there it was. So, I don't think the noticed improvement was wishful thinking since I didn't think it was there. Also, the brace is the lowest point of the car in that area and has taken more bangs and scrapes than I care to think about (Eibach Pro-kit + Maryland roads). It's holding up well. I would recommend it for any E36 that doesn't have one.

dino245 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 06, 2006, 09:50:06 AM »

The E30 318is engine oil pan sits ahead of the subframe and not behind like the E36 engines. so there is no problem reaching the drain plug.

AL GReeNeRy · « **Reply #20 on:** November 01, 2006, 06:39:17 AM »

would this be the same one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-X-Brace-E36-318ti-M3-323-325-328-318-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ42609QQihZ007QQitemZ170044480301QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

not a bad price for its usefulness. serves as a good way to stiffen your chassis as well as a factory skidplate. hmmmmm. and im sure used ones are WAYY cheaper

dino245 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 01, 2006, 09:25:47 AM »

This is the same guy i bought mine from. This will work.

AL GReeNeRy · « **Reply #22 on:** November 01, 2006, 05:02:19 PM »

in the pic, there are two little bars connecting the x bars, does yours still have those too?

dino245 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 01, 2006, 05:57:49 PM »

Yes it does.

Zoso · « **Reply #24 on:** November 08, 2006, 03:50:14 PM »

I installed one of those on my E36. Like said above, it was a huge upgrade. I did it right before an autocross and I could really feel the difference.

I'd like to see pics of it hacked into the E30.

e9nine · « **Reply #25 on:** November 08, 2006, 04:21:22 PM »

I know one guy who put it on his car. It was way too low so he had to take it off. There a pic of one floating somewhere. I don't seem to remember the site I got it from though.

asubimmer · « **Reply #26 on:** November 08, 2006, 04:24:56 PM »

Quote from: e9nine;13491

I know one guy who put it on his car. It was way too low so he had to take it off. There a pic of one floating somewhere. I don't seem to remember the site I got it from though.

e30 or e36?

e9nine · « **Reply #27 on:** November 08, 2006, 04:25:39 PM »

e36 x-brace on an e30. Isn't that what the thread is about :p

asubimmer · « **Reply #28 on:** November 08, 2006, 04:38:50 PM »

Quote from: e9nine;13493

e36 x-brace on an e30. Isn't that what the thread is about :p

true, I was hoping that it wasn't the e30 that it was too low on.

2002maniac · « **Reply #29 on:** November 10, 2006, 03:40:35 PM »

dino put one on his car and he didnt say anything about it being too low.

dino?