@DrMu5tCh3at2W1n I would hope that there would be some sort of engineering behind the design of something like this. I guess anyone could build strut brace but in terms of having something that's safe and actually works I don't think it necessarily hurts to have some R&D behind it.
@DrMu5tCh3at2W1n A strut bar is designed to reduce this strut tower flex by tying two parallel strut towers together. This transmits the load of each strut tower during cornering via tension and compression of the strut bar which shares the load between both towers and reduces chassis flex.
@DrMu5tCh3at2W1n as long as it is well contructed and made of a good quality steel all strut bars work the same. The more expensive strut bars cost more just because they claim them to be better and look more "flashy". in reality a cheap strut bar will work just the same as a more expensive one.
@DrMu5tCh3at2W1n you asked what at strut bar is it is a bar that crosses the engine and bolts on too the front suspension struts to save fuel and stiffen suspension.it helps cornering but can make the rear slide a bit but it is rare i hope this help
hi nice job ,just curious is there some sort of obstruction issues that ,mean one side of the mounting seem to mount differant from the other ,its a bit odd looking:)
@spinlessbastard1 I believe the end-plates are different because on the passenger side of the vehicle the ABS module is slightly in the way and the ground for the jump start terminal is also mounted on the strut tower. To give clearance for the above mentioned items I think they needed to have a different design for that particular end-plate. In all honesty it's not too noticeable once installed but I definitely noticed it when I opened the box.
@DelSolRacer93 Lifting the front in the air will make the install easier as the fitment on these is tight. I didn't have the front of the car off the ground and that was my mistake. Lesson learned.
does your car even need a strut bar, What do you do with your car for it to need a strut bar, If your car did not come with one why are you putting one on? unless you are some drifter junkie but this seems like a lil overkill.
@olverafam No, I'm not a drift junkie and in all honesty I don't even race the car. However, a strut brace does serve a very important function and I believe more cars should come stock with them. The strut brace reduces the strut tower flex inherent in the McPherson Strut suspension setup. Essentially in all driving conditions this simple mod changed the handling characteristics of my car at every speed and made the turn in more predictable and consistent. Overall, it was a drastic change.
I liked your video and i was wondering if this strut brace will work on a e39 540i 2001.. i searched online but i couldnt find dynamic racing srtut brace for an 540i.. thanks bro..
No, this strut brace won't work because the V8's valve cover/intake manifold blocks the space in between the strut towers. I think Dinan may be the only manufacturer who makes strut braces for the 540i.
I like the DEPO's based on the fact that they are cheaper but they also look pretty good as well. The color is a little brighter than than the OE Hella's.
However, if you want a more OEM look I would just look at getting the Hella's. Either way you can't really go wrong.
oh ya i know what you mean... the strut needs to be higher... ya dinan maiks one but its kindof expensive but ther are other monufacturers that maik strut braces for 540i but idk how to know whitch one is betther...
Honestly...they are all pretty much the same. The difference is the design which influences ease of install. Mines a hinge design which makes it a three step install. Some are pre-assembled or a 1 piece unit where they basically bolt right it. They all end up doing the same job though.
Sweet ride. I have a 2000 528i i'm trying to upgrade my old tail lights. My question is what brand red and clear taillights would you suggest and if you've had any problems with error codes that read light bulb out with yours? I'd appreciate it if you could get back to me. Thanx
No, it's not petty. You're right. Literally after putting it together on video I made sure to go back and correct it.
For some reason, one of my end plates was bent and I could not fit the washers in between the bar or the end plates. Fortunately, I had a hammer to fix it.
Yes, you're right. It is recommended that to have the car lifted hence to relieve the stress on the suspension and once installed, lower the car down and make adjustment from there. Also, it'd best to install while the car on flat ground.
Yes, but my jack broke earlier in the weak and I didn't have time to get a new one. Everything went installed perfectly the first time around. I've gone back to make sure the nuts are still tight and the brace is still tightly mounted to the end plates.
Everything is still tight and I'll go back from time to time to check on it but as far as I'm concerned it's fine for now.
arent you susposed to JACK UP THE CAR,before you install a strut bar?
rawrdinosaur212 2 months ago
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rawrdinosaur212 2 months ago
i bolted a extra bolt on so it is a locking nut so it dont come loose
dcrisely1298 3 months ago
not many strut brace's made for the 540i
tons for M5 and tons for the i6's
dvaifilmsdotcom 6 months ago
what the hell is the big deal of advanced technology in a strut bar? all I see is a piece of metal. can anyone explain?
DrMu5tCh3at2W1n 1 year ago
@DrMu5tCh3at2W1n I would hope that there would be some sort of engineering behind the design of something like this. I guess anyone could build strut brace but in terms of having something that's safe and actually works I don't think it necessarily hurts to have some R&D behind it.
foleygac 1 year ago
@DrMu5tCh3at2W1n A strut bar is designed to reduce this strut tower flex by tying two parallel strut towers together. This transmits the load of each strut tower during cornering via tension and compression of the strut bar which shares the load between both towers and reduces chassis flex.
BloodxRipz 11 months ago
@DrMu5tCh3at2W1n as long as it is well contructed and made of a good quality steel all strut bars work the same. The more expensive strut bars cost more just because they claim them to be better and look more "flashy". in reality a cheap strut bar will work just the same as a more expensive one.
zipper978 9 months ago
@DrMu5tCh3at2W1n you asked what at strut bar is it is a bar that crosses the engine and bolts on too the front suspension struts to save fuel and stiffen suspension.it helps cornering but can make the rear slide a bit but it is rare i hope this help
dcrisely1298 3 months ago
hi nice job ,just curious is there some sort of obstruction issues that ,mean one side of the mounting seem to mount differant from the other ,its a bit odd looking:)
spinlessbastard1 1 year ago
@spinlessbastard1 I believe the end-plates are different because on the passenger side of the vehicle the ABS module is slightly in the way and the ground for the jump start terminal is also mounted on the strut tower. To give clearance for the above mentioned items I think they needed to have a different design for that particular end-plate. In all honesty it's not too noticeable once installed but I definitely noticed it when I opened the box.
foleygac 1 year ago
Bavarian AutoSport?? Do you mean the one in OKC right next to I-35 Imports?
thepain321 1 year ago
@thepain321 No, I was referring to Bavarian Autosport in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
foleygac 1 year ago
how much did it cost?
j0k3r9696 1 year ago
@j0k3r9696 I think I paid $250 for it through Bavarian Autosport.
foleygac 1 year ago
@foleygac do u think it makes a difference if i buy a strut brace for 30 bucks?
will it give me the same results? i mean its a metal brace
j0k3r9696 1 year ago
@j0k3r9696 I suppose it will probably work, but for $30 I would be questioning the quality of the part...
foleygac 1 year ago
did you have to lift the car in the air?? or you can leave it grounded.
DelSolRacer93 1 year ago
@DelSolRacer93 Lifting the front in the air will make the install easier as the fitment on these is tight. I didn't have the front of the car off the ground and that was my mistake. Lesson learned.
foleygac 1 year ago
@foleygac
ok, thanks!
DelSolRacer93 1 year ago
@foleygac you supposed not to lift up the car. The factory instruction is leave the car flat on ground.
royclung 1 year ago
does your car even need a strut bar, What do you do with your car for it to need a strut bar, If your car did not come with one why are you putting one on? unless you are some drifter junkie but this seems like a lil overkill.
olverafam 1 year ago
@olverafam No, I'm not a drift junkie and in all honesty I don't even race the car. However, a strut brace does serve a very important function and I believe more cars should come stock with them. The strut brace reduces the strut tower flex inherent in the McPherson Strut suspension setup. Essentially in all driving conditions this simple mod changed the handling characteristics of my car at every speed and made the turn in more predictable and consistent. Overall, it was a drastic change.
foleygac 1 year ago
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olverafam 1 year ago
I liked your video and i was wondering if this strut brace will work on a e39 540i 2001.. i searched online but i couldnt find dynamic racing srtut brace for an 540i.. thanks bro..
kalo961 2 years ago
No, this strut brace won't work because the V8's valve cover/intake manifold blocks the space in between the strut towers. I think Dinan may be the only manufacturer who makes strut braces for the 540i.
foleygac 2 years ago
Awesome. Any specific brand you could recomend?
hhemati 2 years ago
I like the DEPO's based on the fact that they are cheaper but they also look pretty good as well. The color is a little brighter than than the OE Hella's.
However, if you want a more OEM look I would just look at getting the Hella's. Either way you can't really go wrong.
foleygac 2 years ago
oh ya i know what you mean... the strut needs to be higher... ya dinan maiks one but its kindof expensive but ther are other monufacturers that maik strut braces for 540i but idk how to know whitch one is betther...
kalo961 2 years ago
Honestly...they are all pretty much the same. The difference is the design which influences ease of install. Mines a hinge design which makes it a three step install. Some are pre-assembled or a 1 piece unit where they basically bolt right it. They all end up doing the same job though.
foleygac 2 years ago
ya i know what you mean... thanks a lot bro you halped a lot....
kalo961 2 years ago
Sweet ride. I have a 2000 528i i'm trying to upgrade my old tail lights. My question is what brand red and clear taillights would you suggest and if you've had any problems with error codes that read light bulb out with yours? I'd appreciate it if you could get back to me. Thanx
hhemati 2 years ago
I purchased DEPO crystal red/clear lens. They essentially replace the amber/red lens and take no more that 5 minutes to fit.
There is also the Hella OE lights on the face lifted E39's but you're going to be paying quite a bit of money for those.
Bulb out error wont be a problem with a replacement lens however sometimes the LED conversions can cause a problem.
I don't really know too much about the LED conversion kits as I don't have one. In the regard I would go OE if that's what you want.
foleygac 2 years ago
I'm pretty sure it was probably tweaked during shipping, so it's out of their control. The box was pretty beat up when I go it.
Take care yourself.
foleygac 2 years ago
No, it's not petty. You're right. Literally after putting it together on video I made sure to go back and correct it.
For some reason, one of my end plates was bent and I could not fit the washers in between the bar or the end plates. Fortunately, I had a hammer to fix it.
foleygac 2 years ago
Sry for english, but i thought the front hast to lift up because of the axial/radial psotion of the dom, when u install the dom-strebe (strut brace)
u know what i mean?
oldschoolbimmers 2 years ago
Yes, you're right. It is recommended that to have the car lifted hence to relieve the stress on the suspension and once installed, lower the car down and make adjustment from there. Also, it'd best to install while the car on flat ground.
ShiroTakahiro 2 years ago
Yes, but my jack broke earlier in the weak and I didn't have time to get a new one. Everything went installed perfectly the first time around. I've gone back to make sure the nuts are still tight and the brace is still tightly mounted to the end plates.
Everything is still tight and I'll go back from time to time to check on it but as far as I'm concerned it's fine for now.
foleygac 2 years ago