Test Drive After Install of Racing Dynamics Strut Brace

[Deadmansp8]

Will it make your car louder as well?

[foleygac]

@Deadmansp8 No.

[TheVengefulCo]

My 07 350z came with one in the front and back stock =] haha. it doesnt look as cool though, its sorta plain.

[foleygac]

@TheVengefulCo Yeah, they are pretty common to be found on sports cars. The 370's have the same looking strut brace. But remember, it doesn't have to be pretty to be funcational. :)

[503JDMwarrior]

All you morons are dumb who think this doesn't help. This is one of the best easiest mods to install for driving. And yes you can notice the difference.

[FloydRoseDiscovery]

I have the same strut tower but. I bought mine for $70. just for the strut tower. I love it.

[xNinjaGurl]

Might be placebo bias effect... Idk. I'm putting mine on tmrw.

[foleygac]

@umadbrow Placebo effect? You really are an idiot aren't you?

[1994burrito]

what exactly is a strut brace for? I just got my car and I an looking for performance parts...what is it used for.

[foleygac]

@1994burrito A strut brace reinforces the front strut mounts by tying them together. This stiffens the front end and it makes the cars handling sharper. Without a front strut brace the strut towers move and flex independently from each other. The car handles much better with the strut brace and feels much more connected.

[umadbrow]

@foleygac

LOL talking as if he was an expert, thats just a placebo effect you motherfucker you just keep drowning in debt HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHHA­HH

[Euphorica]

placebo effect is a cool thing

[THEREDTUXEDO]

hey guys, I own an 01 330i. Haven't done any mods yet but any opinions or suggestions on strut braces would be awesome

[IIDEANO]

0:14 haha i thought the trafic lights was a ufo or somthing, in my defence we dont have trafic lights like that in the uk, :O

[lasunbird86]

I think he was asking about your windows being open or closed because of the noise level of the exhaust in the video. Glad the strut bar helped, I just ordered one for my vehicle to add to my hotchkis tvs springs and swaybars!

[nigz209]

Your mom feels alot tighter then before too

[foleygac]

@nigz209 Oh yeah? Normally, I don't respond to comments like this but in your case I'll make a special exception and yes you should feel honored...

I think your Mom should have swallowed you when you came out of your Daddy's dick.

Thank you sir and have a good day.

[ginjopowder]

at 3:18 , it seem you hit something on the road. how does it feel? did your windows open or closed?

[foleygac]

@ginjopowder It feels fine. I'm not sure what you mean by my windows being open or closed.

[Gazzz87]

you're american... so it sounded like a freight train, right?

[foleygac]

@Gazzz87 Sorry, I don't understand your question.

[Gazzz87]

@foleygac lol  ^_^ classic gold

[nutt3r]

Agree with the vid. Noticed difference straight away, steering feels alot stiffer. Great cheap mod for your car!

[robertkurt2]

Good video. I've always wondered why auto makers don't just automatically install things like this at the factory.

Is it because they are in cohoots with the aftermarket companies and what to artificially create business for them?

This has always bothered me.

[foleygac]

@robertkurt2 Some cars do come stock with strut braces. For example, my E92 M3 comes standard with one. I think manufacturers opt not to install them on some vehicles because a majority of the people who drive said vehicles probably don't drive them hard enough to warrant the need for one. I know most people with 528i's don't drive their car like I do or even mod them.

However, I do think that the added stiffness from the strut brace does add a safety element and should probably be standard.

[tkcwu]

Hey well done, you sound like a nice dude.

I've owned a E46, now i am modding my 2.5L e92. Just got a strut brace.

[foleygac]

@tkcwu Thank you man! The E92 is a good looking car and I'll be joining you soon with an E92 M3 of my own (hoping I take delivery in a few days). Best of luck with the install of your strut brace. They really do make a huge difference and make the front end of your car feel much stiffer. I was very impressed that such a small mod made such a noticeable difference.

[flipgangsta16]

dam thanks man, i was still iffy on gettin a racing dynamics strut brace for my car but after seein this vid makes me feel comfortable buying it. thanks again

[foleygac]

@flipgangsta16 No problem. Good luck!

[spinlessbastard1]

i just got one today for my golf mk2  ,good luck:)

[foleygac]

@spinlessbastard1 Nice, best of luck with it. I'm sure you'll notice a big difference with a FWD car. You should definitely feel that that front end is much tighter and it feels more connected.

[123adrianramirez]

struts do so much improvement with so little money.

[foleygac]

@123adrianramirez Yes they do.

[TheGsrb17]

Does this really work cuz I have a 93 DSM n I mite buy some

[foleygac]

@TheGsrb17 Yeah, it does make a big difference believe it or not. Especially when it's combined with other upgraded suspension components. Overall, the front end of this car is now extremely stiff and the handling/control on aggressive turns has been very noticeable.

[e90bmwfreak]

I have an 2000 E46 and was thinking about doing the same to my car. After watching your video I think now I have been convinced to do the same as I have never really been all that happy with the handling of my car. I am also thinking about fitting nolathane bushes just to firm things up a bit but not making it too savage. Thanks man, great help.

[foleygac]

@e90bmwfreak Do you still have the factory suspension by any chance? The strut brace will help stiffen the front end and reduce chassis flex but it will work at it's best with upgraded suspension components in other areas as well (sport shock/spring package, coilovers, swaybars, etc.)

[e90bmwfreak]

@foleygac Well 5 months later I thought to let you know I put a strut brace on my E46 about a month ago and yeah what a differance it has made. My wife tells me she doesn't have to hang on as much when I get a bit carried away on the bends here in New Zealand ha ha. Think too some better tires will make a big change all over but will hold off until the ones I have now wear down a bit more. Again thanks for the vid. B.

[foleygac]

@e90bmwfreak Good stuff! Glad to hear you went ahead with the upgrade and it's made a difference. Definitely a better set of tires will likely improve handling to a certain extent but there are several other factors involved as well.

[foleygac]

@ohai2u No, I don't work for Racing Dynamics.

[anders0nkai]

wow. wow, you really are an idiot

[foleygac]

@anders0nkai Who's an idiot?

[anders0nkai]

@foleygac ah shit man, I didn't mean to post that, you can delete it, wasn't meant for this

[foleygac]

@anders0nkai It's alright man, I was just confused as hell. I thought maybe I said something wrong in the video or something and someone was preparing me for an education. :D

[tangohsnap]

What kind of Moniter Display are you using? please reply as I am looking for a reliable one for my E39...is it a gps also? the early BMW IDrive sucks

[foleygac]

Sorry for the late response...the headunit is an Alpine IVA D106. It's been fantastic ever since purchase and install back in April of 2008. It has add on capabilities including navigation, bluetooth, rear view camera, HD radio etc. Sound quality is also top notch as well.

[snowden36]

sweet. Do you have anything else done to your suspension or is it all stock? (stock sport suspension?)

[foleygac]

Suspension is heavily modified...

Front:

Bilstein sport struts, H&R lowering springs, UCA & LCA Powerflex bushings, HD strut bearings, Racing Dynamics strut brace (obviously), HD sway bar links, Powerflex sway bar bushings

Rear:

Bilstein Sport Shocks, H&R lowering springs

HD shock mounts, HD sway bar links, Powerflex sway bar bushings, Upgraded OE subframe bushings

[kregzdeM3]

Nice car. It really shows that u love your car, and take good care of it.

[foleygac]

Thanks man, I try. People are usually surprised when I tell them it's 9 years old.

[oldschoolbimmers]

Looks like the windows is dirty inside...

no i'm not.

i have got an E34 bimmer... ;-)

[foleygac]

I was just wondering because there is someone who has a member of the forum who has he same username as you.

Nice, I like the E34 as well.

[oldschoolbimmers]

1) Clean your window

2) buy a good looking radio

3) nice car ;-)

[foleygac]

1) Window was clean but it rained earlier in the day

2) I think it looks fine

3) Thanks

Aren't you on BimmerWerkz?

[CabOnceAgain]

Thanks for the videos bro. Iv been curious about the Racing Dynamics StrutBar and you definitely convinced me to get it for my E36. Keep it up.

[foleygac]

No problem. It's worked really good so far and my next (and last) suspension mod is going to be the Eibach sway bars. Let me know how it works out for you.