[Acexxon]

Hi Guys,

I just came up with these, and want to know what you guys think

Plan to offer them in anodized Black and anodized LBB

[horsepower_and_hounds]

And fits the stock air box going to look sick in black on MG

[CosmosMpower]

Tacky, might as well throw one of these in the engine bay.

[R0ME0]

Will these clear the Dinan intake?

[boostspoon]

Not a good look as it’s big and just looks out of place.

Also, the color doesn’t match

[Acexxon]

Originally Posted by R0ME0

Will these clear the Dinan intake?

No, only oem and eventuri intake will fit...

[Acexxon]

Originally Posted by boostspoon

Not a good look as it’s big and just looks out of place.

Also, the color doesn’t match

You can’t color match 100% when it comes to anodizing aluminum. You want the braces to be rigid to hold the chassis in place under G force while allowing the car to turn with higher precision and better handling.

I think they look way better than the two cheap looking stamped metal sheets that BMW throws in our M2’s....

[F87_LCI]

I'll agree that it would be better if the LBB colour was a direct match. Having said that, they look much nicer than the stock one's (which honestly look like an afterthought) that's for sure. Has their functionality been tested and do you have any stats to share? Do they come in black? Is there any weight savings over stock pieces? What is the cost?

[Acexxon]

Originally Posted by F87_LCI

I'll agree that it would be better if the LBB colour was a direct match. Having said that, they look much nicer than the stock one's (which honestly look like an afterthought) that's for sure. Has their functionality been tested and do you have any stats to share? Do they come in black? Is there any weight savings over stock pieces? What is the cost?

You gotta look at these corner strut braces like under body or engine tower braces. They will add weight, not substantially though.

However, you will have a more rigid front end and these act like other braces, to hold your chassis in place under hard cornering and also offer a more precised turn in when entering a turn. We have tested these on a few M2's already and took the cars to the open back roads as well as the race track. Feedback is positive.

Currently offering them in blue and black only. There will also be a special promotion when we launch these braces.

[stefan]

Any noticeable handling improvement?

[horsepower_and_hounds]

There will be full reviews soon, mine will be all rural back road Blue ridge mountain driving..... race pace that is on slightly modified stock suspension.

Think another member will be giving it some track time

[Bosozoku]

Originally Posted by Acexxon

You can’t color match 100% when it comes to anodizing aluminum. You want the braces to be rigid to hold the chassis in place under G force while allowing the car to turn with higher precision and better handling.

I think they look way better than the two cheap looking stamped metal sheets that BMW throws in our M2’s....

Agree. You can flex the stamped steel OEM pieces with your fingers. Try it!
These pieces look rather similar to ones made by CPM in Japan:
http://cpmtech.jp/product/?cat=1

I installed a strut tower brace and front subframe x-brace in my S2000 many years ago. Totally transformed the car's road-feel and steering sharpness. Then again, it's a convertible. May not be as much benefit to my M2, but every little bit helps.

[dtmurf]

Originally Posted by Acexxon

Hi Guys,

I just came up with these, and want to know what you guys think

Plan to offer them in anodized Black and anodized LBB

Acexxon, wondering what's going on with these, are they for sale yet??

PS, still don't like the weld around the center bolt!

[F87_LCI]

Originally Posted by Bosozoku

Agree. You can flex the stamped steel OEM pieces with your fingers. Try it!
These pieces look rather similar to ones made by CPM in Japan:
http://cpmtech.jp/product/?cat=1

I installed a strut tower brace and front subframe x-brace in my S2000 many years ago. Totally transformed the car's road-feel and steering sharpness. Then again, it's a convertible. May not be as much benefit to my M2, but every little bit helps.

...that's why I installed this:

[Bee Pee]

Originally Posted by F87_LCI

...that's why I installed this:

Did it make that much difference ?

Anyone know what are the oem part numbers for the M2C black plastic trim parts that run along under bonnet shut lines L&R between bonnet hinge towards strut tower ???

[F87_LCI]

Originally Posted by Bee Pee

Did it make that much difference ?

Anyone know what are the oem part numbers for the M2C black plastic trim parts that run along under bonnet shut lines L&R between bonnet hinge towards strut tower ???

It looks nice, lol.

Tbh not sure as I simply haven't had the chance to push the car hard enough (I.e. on track).

I got a really good price for the CF piece (used from a forum member), so I picked it up. figured it can't hurt.