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    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Forbes View Post
    The transmission, clutch and flywheel out of an E46 will fit, I've done 2 or 3 of them. I am not positive of the source (M3 or 330 say) as I did none of the parts gathering, the customers always have, but the information must be out there (Just ask Jameson, his was the most recent...).

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    I would be interested in putting my name in for one of these strut braces as well. Just bought myself a Z3 two weeks ago, and would definitely like to start stiffening it up.

    Gotta look into the diff mount and rear trunk pan reinforcements as well :P

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    Quote Originally Posted by pine1000 View Post
    If you want to reduce rattles, you are better off tightening screws and adding some felt tape where plastic pieces meet. Besides, the Dinan strut bar has a carbon fiber inlay CARBON FIBER! and it says Dinan which adds horsepower on its own.
    See, if I see the DINAN logo I think the person got swindled by a BMW Stealership salesperson and they didn't know any better. All that talk of a warranty and all can be really appealing to some people. I've seen the dinan stuff, and honestly its pretty sub par. Its always a half measure for the twice the price of the best stuff.

    I picked as many factory airboxes as I could carry one year at homecoming when they were selling and installing those DINAN cold air intakes that never fit quite right. Either way, if you got an Z3M we got something to talk about, so its just fine with me.

    I'll be asking for a price for 4 or 5 braces and we can go from there.
    White is Right, Steel Grey is OK, but Estoril is the only color that truly matters.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mpire View Post
    I got this Rogue Engineer Strut brace on the SG, and I think its my hands down favorite.

    However, there were only 5 made and that was that, I guess people don't like one piece all aluminum hand welded strut braces that fit the S54.

    Granted the Strong Strut is a good piece, but its a solid thick bar that's many times heavier than the RE special. I own two, and wouldn't remove a SS for the RE special racing brace, but I have 4 coupes so you already know I'm categorically insane.

    Ben has graciously offered to have another made for me after some ribbing from my buddy Milla, and I was going to see if anyone else wants to get in on the action.

    Its the best looking and best fitting for Z3s, hands down.

    There have been only 5 made.

    That gives me a 20% market share, but if there are 6 and I have 2, then my market share goes up to 33%.

    If you have serious interest, then chime in and we can make it happen.

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    Just heard back from Ben regarding the strut brace pricing.

    He said $350-$375 so that seems extremely reasonable.
    White is Right, Steel Grey is OK, but Estoril is the only color that truly matters.

    I like Coupes.

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    Ill take mine as $350 credit towards the seat covers, thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by BimmerBreaker View Post
    Ill take mine as $350 credit towards the seat covers, thanks
    You focus on making me some seats. I got euro glove boxes and dash panels and all kinds of parts you were going to give me credit for. lol
    White is Right, Steel Grey is OK, but Estoril is the only color that truly matters.

    I like Coupes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mpire View Post
    Just heard back from Ben regarding the strut brace pricing.

    He said $350-$375 so that seems extremely reasonable.
    Sign me up!

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    I’ll take one.

    As long as they fit 1999 z3 coupe 2.8


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    Quote Originally Posted by mpire View Post
    Just heard back from Ben regarding the strut brace pricing.

    He said $350-$375 so that seems extremely reasonable.
    I'm in, let's get it going!

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    Quote Originally Posted by solimans View Post
    I’ll take one.

    As long as they fit 1999 z3 coupe 2.8
    It will fit any Z3 or E36.

    Its the only thing that fits the S54 cars without modifications because the breather tube is right in the way of most braces.
    White is Right, Steel Grey is OK, but Estoril is the only color that truly matters.

    I like Coupes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mpire View Post
    You focus on making me some seats. I got euro glove boxes and dash panels and all kinds of parts you were going to give me credit for. lol
    I think I forgot to call you to take your seat money... Sorry haha, Ill call you tomorrow

    I was serious about wanting a bar though! So sign me up 👍🏼

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    Quote Originally Posted by mpire View Post
    It will fit any Z3 or E36.

    Its the only thing that fits the S54 cars without modifications because the breather tube is right in the way of most braces.
    Roger that, thank you. I’m in for one.


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    Last edited by kolosy; 08-11-2020 at 09:21 AM.

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    Yes please! In!
    I’ll fix you up with a US address if it’s a challenge to have it posted to Australia.

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    I’m in. Worked with Rogue when I got my diff cover and they helped me out cutting down a speedo impeller wheel to fit. Happy to support them.


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    I certainly don't need one, so I'm in.

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    Put me down for one as well, looking at my silver SS just bothers me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mpire View Post
    Ben has graciously offered to have another made for me after some ribbing from my buddy Milla, and I was going to see if anyone else wants to get in on the action.
    Ben who?

    Here's the updated list:

    1. pclemg
    2. solimans
    3. mkydsm
    4. scenturion
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    7. Dorifto88
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    9. kolosy
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    Last edited by golgo13; 08-12-2020 at 06:02 PM.

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