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P2YCHO

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M3 strut brace on 318iS?
« on: January 26, 2009, 03:51:49 AM »
Does anyone know if the sparco M3 (front) brace will fit directly onto an Enlgish e30 318iS (Right hand drive)?
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M3 strut brace on 318iS?
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2009, 10:29:46 AM »
It fits on a LHD with a little modification

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M3 strut brace on 318iS?
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2009, 06:55:13 AM »
Cheers..anyone else??

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M3 strut brace on 318iS?
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2009, 08:23:46 AM »
If it fits the M3, you should be fine. The issue that comes into play with both of these motors is that the intake manifolds are very tall and the engines are located very close to the firewall, so there isn't much room for a brace. Generally speaking, if it fits one, it will fit the other. My brace did require a washers underneath it to increase clearance slightly, though.

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M3 strut brace on 318iS?
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2009, 01:29:25 PM »
Cheers buddy :)