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UKDaveJ 
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 Topic: Need an E24/28 front strut bracePosted: 12-February-2006 at 17:32 |
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Thinking about it, perhaps putting a slim nut on first before fitted the brace, tighten the nut, fit the brace, then tighten the 'actual' nut onto the remains of the thread, by doing so you'd have packed out the space under the 'ring'.
You'll see what I mean when you fit yours, PS don't do it in the dark.......... 
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GraemeH
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Posted: 12-February-2006 at 17:24 |
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Many thanks. That's really useful. Sounds relatively minor. And the brace looks excellent. Can't wait to get it and the results are as good as yours sound!
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UKDaveJ
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Posted: 12-February-2006 at 16:59 |
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The only fettling required was opening out a couple of mouting holes with a small round file, which James did.
When we fitted mine (in the dark) we noticed that the strut mount screw-threads are not long & in tightening the 'rings' down mine have bent quite a bit. I plan to remove the strut-brace, flatten the rings, then (this is the tip) put some packers in the recesses of the strut top, such that it won't bend under tightening - a few washers might do it, but you need to leave enough thread to be able to tighten up. Hope that helps.  |
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GraemeH
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Posted: 12-February-2006 at 12:56 |
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Just checking: as have now purchased from James - who seems a first rate bloke -- and will await delivery in next few weeks. How much fettling was involved to get a good fit? Apparently a little. But nothing major. . . any tips received with many thanks.
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UKDaveJ
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Posted: 07-February-2006 at 18:17 |
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Am saving my pennies for that one Rob!
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Robmw
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Posted: 07-February-2006 at 15:58 |
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UK DaveJ
What about a brace now for the rear ? |
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UKDaveJ
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Posted: 07-February-2006 at 13:16 |
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Yes it was Andy.
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Posted: 07-February-2006 at 12:05 |
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Was this for the Highline?
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AndyS
Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. 
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GraemeH
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Posted: 07-February-2006 at 12:03 |
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Brilliant! Onto it! Many thanks. G
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UKDaveJ
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Posted: 07-February-2006 at 03:10 |
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GraemeH
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Posted: 07-February-2006 at 02:10 |
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I'd echo that. . .Will check 5 series forum, but if you have contact details to hand excellent. PS: I was just about to buy one from Germany at £70 plus £9.95 delivery - but company says it is for LHD car and cannot offer warrantee on RHD, and note some "adjustments" might be needed. So, feeling less inclined. G. |
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Posted: 06-February-2006 at 21:33 |
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Price and contact details please?
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UKDaveJ
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Posted: 06-February-2006 at 18:44 |
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***UPDATE***
This was fitted tonight! Cost? £50 Jimbo (off the 5 series UK forum) has done a cracking job with my strut-brace! Really neat, no clearance issues & having played a fair bit on the way home on some great A roads I can confirm the front end feels more 'together'. Braking also seems to have improved, not overall braking power obviously, but the car seems more stable under retardation. I can thoroughly recommend his work to anybody else looking for a professional looking & performing brace! Pics will follow, when I get a mo in the light! Just as I left a yellow-jacketed security guard waved me down & asked that I didn't use the motorway service station car park as a race-track..........., he must have been watching my earlier antics sliding & bombing around.....   
Strut pics before fitting below. I only had the front, will have a rear soon. Both pictured. Made from high grade alloy, light by VERY strong.   Edited by UKDaveJ |
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UKDaveJ
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Posted: 15-November-2005 at 14:13 |
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Thanks sisco, here is the quote they sent me today;
"
Dear Customer, thank you for your enquiry. We can offer as follows: front
polished aluminium strut bar 139,00 EUR postage
16,25 EUR Albrecht Walloth
Dipl. Ing. Albrecht Walloth u. Alexander Nesch GbR im Ohl 69
D-59757 Arnsberg
Phone: +49 (0) 2932 - 700020
Fax: +49 (0) 2932 - 8 39 15
Email: info@wallothnesch.com
Internet: www.wallothnesch.com"
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siscobmw
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Posted: 15-November-2005 at 11:51 |
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SiSco from italy |
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UKDaveJ
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Posted: 15-November-2005 at 08:59 |
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Thanks, only problem is that DT have discontinued it, I tried them yesterday!
Bummer!  |
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GMitch
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Posted: 15-November-2005 at 08:14 |
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I bought an E28 strut brace (Product code SSB03683) from Demon Tweeks a year ago at a cost of £83.25.
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UKDaveJ
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Posted: 14-November-2005 at 09:29 |
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I'd like to 'tighten' up the front of my E24 635csi.
The E28 is the same basic chassis, so a new or second-hand front strut-brace is needed. Any suggestions of suppliers etc? Got one in the shed you don't need???!!! Cheers
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