[tweedbean]

So has anyone fitted an upper strut brace on their f56 yet? If so stick up some pictures so we can see what's available

 

[Burning_rubber]

I hear they're only available for models without the active dampers.

In the Netherlands there's a MINI specialist that sells and fits them. They also ship.

http://www.minispeed.nl/product.php?id=597&cat=47&model=6

 

[vetsvette]

http://www.nm-eng.com/338/2/0/3181/nm358846-nm-eng-billet-aluminum-tie-bar.html

 

[02fanatic]

http://www.nm-eng.com/338/2/0/3181/nm358846-nm-eng-billet-aluminum-tie-bar.html

This one looks interesting...would like to see close-ups installed on a 2.0L F56 and whether it's a direct fitment (i.e. no modifications to stock pieces).

 

[pjsjr13]

This one looks interesting...would like to see close-ups installed on a 2.0L F56 and whether it's a direct fitment (i.e. no modifications to stock pieces).

It's a direct fit. I called them when I saw it online. I think it's a little pricey.

 

[02fanatic]

It's a direct fit. I called them when I saw it online. I think it's a little pricey.

I agree about the price Peter.....I bought a Weicher's brace from Germany a few years back & it was less than $300 shipped as I recall. I guess it's just a matter of development costs and supply & demand....they'd be smart to sell them for $250 - $300 range and they'd sell a ton!

$400 is being a bit greedy imo...maybe a possible group buy?...or wait for the dust to settle on the new F56 and the prices will come down due to competition (or wising up!).

I do like the red one though!

John

 

[pjsjr13]

Yes the red would be my choice also. Maybe with the Sema show around the corner we'll see some other parts hit the market for the F56.

 

[Mr Cooper]

So has anyone fitted an upper strut brace on their f56 yet? If so stick up some pictures so we can see what's available

I don't know if your MCS (JCW?) have the same shock-absorvers than "normal" MCS ones... if yes, I suggest fist of all, that you change them, to a high performance ones like Bilstein ones...

 

[tweedbean]

I don't know if your MCS (JCW?) have the same shock-absorvers than "normal" MCS ones... if yes, I suggest fist of all, that you change them, to a high performance ones like Bilstein ones...

Hi I have KWv1's on mine

 

[GregoryK]

Honestly guys. The body on the F56 is pretty stiff room all reports and my experience of owning one for a year. Just get a nice red plastic pipe and glue it between the strut towers. It will probably do the same to the handling and cost way less! I know they look cool but unwired-up driving light are a way better bang for your buck/pound IMHO.

 

[bvdixanv]

Fitted an Ultra Racing front strut brace today to the JCW. It didn't quite look right in white, so I had it powder coated in matt black.