AC Schnitzer Racing Strut Brace E46 (UPDATE!)

[mysticm3]

Ok at last ACS style Racing Strut Brace for E46 6cyl models only (sorry 4 pot owners :( )

available in 2 finishes bright brushed aluminium or shadow titanium

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/ACRACINGSTRUTBRACE.jpg

Again, I only sell OEM quality stuff so ;) if they are good enough for my M3 they must be good enough for many other BMWs :)

[mysticm3]

Price is 289 for Evotechnik members, orders are being taken now :)

Don't ask me where I am getting them from LOL ;)

[Afif]

cant help it.... Where you getting them from ;)?

[mysticm3]

if I tell you I have to kill you ;)

[rossi46]

i am more interested in where about the location of your warehouse!!! :rolleyes: :D :D

[BigFas]

My garage ;)


I wish!!!

[mysticm3]

Updates on this product - all finished and samples will be sent to me this week. First batch available for E46 6 cyl models. Available to order in shadow titanium or brushed aluminium, with or without logo. Logo is machine cut for perfection (same as genuine item), much better fininsh than laser cut/engraved. Me will be the first one to have it fitted:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/ac3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/ac2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/ac1.jpg

[banana

[ANT MAN]

Afif, they're from the far east I reckon. My CAI is :D

Teddy, why was my CAI box painted over, what's to hide?

I know I asked you last week but forgot. How much do they weigh?

If I don't buy one, I'll have your OEM M3 brace instead please :)

[Topazman]

[cool Hmmmm very tasty could be tempted how much for shipping to the Republic of Ireland might get a few more lads interested also

[BigFas]

BRO BRO BRO BRO BRO

This is the strut bar fitted to a 2.0 Valvetronic engine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Which means finally, there is a strut bar for 4-pots! Unless they've just placed it in the engine bay for a quick photo.

But I guarantee you, that's a 4-pot engine!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/ac2.jpg

[Topazman]

I agree BigFas I hope that doesn't mean it won't fit the 6 cylinder engine :(

[Ali_]

Fas u is magic, Teddy is it true youve got 4pot gear....somehow though i wouldnt have thought that brace would have fit the 4???

[peppernick]

:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/ac3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/ac2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/ac1.jpg

[banana

That is specifically for the Valvetronic 4, the strut necks are much more vertical on both sides to raise the brace so it clears the taler 4-pot engines.

[BigFas]

Sick. I want one

[mysticm3]

These are the photos sent to me from the factory to show the finished product. I was only saying that the first batch is for E46 6 cyl only, I didn't say that they didn't do one for 4 pot :D I am sending them an e-mail to reconfirm though, how many of you are interested? [hmm

[Ali_]

You and me both,,,, afif get ur ass over there and get one to [jam

Hmmm ill get one Teddy but (theres always a but) not this month, cash flow....
just starting my own business grrr i dont know how you do it urself money in one hand then taken from the other haha anyway so ill get one in the very near future..

[Afif]

lol 289 puts this low on the to get list. I just got springs and front grill. Then tints early march. ICE next month hopefully! I like it but cant afford it yet like so many e46 mods :p.

[mysticm3]

arrived this morning - shadow titanium racing strut brace [cool

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/acc2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/acc1.jpg

from the pictures you can't tell the colour exactly but it's like the shadow tiatanium interior trim found on M3 :cool:

[BigFas]

You have no idea how badly I want to try that on my car! Looks hot!

[Afif]

what you been buying from chanel teddy ;)? Strut definately looking slick :cool:

[Ali_]

Looks soooo cool, umm i sense that maybe Fas wants to demo it for you Teddy.. In saying that it will fit the valvetronic does that also mean the pre 2000 318's want have a problem??

[rossi46]

arrived this morning - shadow titanium racing strut brace [cool

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/acc2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/acc1.jpg

from the pictures you can't tell the colour exactly but it's like the shadow tiatanium interior trim found on M3 :cool:
is that your 2% difference M3 steering wheel next to it!!! i want one. :D :D

[peppernick]

arrived this morning - shadow titanium racing strut brace [cool

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/acc2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/acc1.jpg

from the pictures you can't tell the colour exactly but it's like the shadow tiatanium interior trim found on M3 :cool:
Damn! That virtually identical to the original ;) ..... [jam

[mysticm3]

Afif - err..nothing...it's my girl's birthday next month :o

Ali - it should fit 4 pot no problem I'll double check with the factory.

Rossi - you are more than welcome to borrow the steering wheel lol as long as you got a PS2 :cool:

Nick - what did I tell ya [bang

[mysticm3]

ok strut brace is on (thanks to Nick and Dan who came round to help and gave out some really useful opinions [cool )

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/ACRACING1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/ACRACING2.jpg

[BigFas]

That looks awesome!

What did we do wrong last night?

[mysticm3]

forgot to thanks Fas for last night as it was freezing cold :o

the bit on top of the baseplate - we just swapped them...I think when we took it apart last night we might have accidentally swapped them...I also got a pair fo washers to raise the centre bit few mm higher so it can get better clearance above the main engine. [ok

[Afif]

wow looking good [ok.

[rossi46]

ok strut brace is on (thanks to Nick and Dan who came round to help and gave out some really useful opinions [cool )

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/ACRACING1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/ACRACING2.jpg
is this your car or nicks car? they look identical.... :D :D

[Estoril Sport]

Hi Teddy,
Will this ACS brace fit a E46 saloon (2004) 4 cylinder diesel :o ?

[Ali_]

Rossi as its dirty im going to say its Teddy's haha

Estoril, DO IT.. u know it would look great on a saloon [ok

All n all its looking like a future mod for sure thumbs up here, and thats just from seeing the pics....

Fas when are you going to get your hands on one?

[BeemerBoy888]

Looks superb Tedster [cool , I would definitely get one if I didn't have my strut on already

[Mits]

Teddy i'll have one of these in shiny aluminium :D

Also have some other bits I need before HIN, i'll see you at the weekend. ;)

[Chaos]

I'm sure Nick would agree, compared to his original ACS one, there really is only one tiny cosmetic difference (and that's putting them side by side). It's a top quality job and looks really sweet fitted.

And yes, the car is Teddy's, I think he's trying to keep it different from Nick's by turning it a cheap shade of brown. :p :D

[peppernick]

I'm sure Nick would agree, compared to his original ACS one, there really is only one tiny cosmetic difference (and that's putting them side by side). It's a top quality job and looks really sweet fitted.

And yes, the car is Teddy's, I think he's trying to keep it different from Nick's by turning it a cheap shade of brown. :p :D
Yep, well impressed with the strut, for that price it's unbeatable. The minute difference can be sorted with some fine sand paper and a lot of patience ;) ....but really there's no point.

[rossi46]

Yep, well impressed with the strut, for that price it's unbeatable. The minute difference can be sorted with some fine sand paper and a lot of patience ;) ....but really there's no point.
but i think you told us you got your's for £100 SH. ;)

[mysticm3]

not sure whether it'd fit a D model but according to ACS catalogue the part number is the same...there is no harm trying :D but yours is a 4 pot D but we can still give it a go.

Mits will order one for ya, Fas's already ordered his. I have a feeling that it will also fit normal E46 4 pot. We shall try when my next batch comes in.

Anyone else wants one?

[ANT MAN]

Teddy, looking good [cool

What's happened to your CAI unit....been for a service have we? ;)

[mysticm3]

yes ant man, went to a service and took it off...haven't had time to put it back on again...arrrrr... [jam

Also it's been reconfirmed that the strut brace will also fit E46 318 2.0 valvetronic engine, we can also try fitting one to a 4 pot when my next batch comes in. Who's in for a test? [bow

[Afif]

mememememememe. Do i get to keep it for risking it ;)?

[Ali_]

locals haha Afif you know whats going to happen when you get it on, you wont want it off ..... i can see Teddy's little trap :D

[Afif]

na im hoping it fits and he wont be able to get it off in the first place :D.

[mysticm3]

anyone who comes forward for helping in testing will get a good discount over the normal Evotecnik price [cool

I can confirm that this strut brace will fit E46 6 pot inc M3.

[Afif]

i dont mind testing it man. Cant afford to buy it anytime soon though because money is going towards ICE and tints!

[Estoril Sport]

not sure whether it'd fit a D model but according to ACS catalogue the part number is the same...there is no harm trying :D but yours is a 4 pot D but we can still give it a go.
Just checked the ACS catalogue for myself and this racing brace will only fit 4 cylinders D's up to 8/01

I bet its that plastic cowling over the engine which screws it up :mad:

[Black Sabbath]

Test it on my car if you want Teddy [bow
Teddy if you want a donor vehicle for the strut brace give me
a ring,I can get to you after my bumper is fitted Saturday. [banana

[Silver]

how much including da logo?

[mysticm3]

New batch has arrived original ACS alloy silver or our special shadow titanium finish are all available from stock now. Remember special price for Evotechnik members! [cool

[mysticm3]

Bright Silver:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/mitsac3.jpg
Comparison pics: bright silver and shadow titanium
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/mitsac2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/mitsac1.jpg

[Chaos]

I'm gonna buy you a portable jet-wash next Christmas, you grubby man! :p :D

[mysticm3]

lol no need to wait till next x'mas me birthday was last friday hahaha [cool

both fronts need reparing but the cars are crying out for a shower lol

[lee330sport]

Think i might be have to be having one of those shadow ones off you before Hin. ;)

[Chaos]

Happy birthday!! You little bugger you kept that quiet! Must be getting old like me and trying to keep a lid on them.. ;) Gimme another couple weeks to get to the end of the month and I'll be ready for one bro. I'll go for silver probably, but if you've still got both in stock then we can lay them out and see which one looks best.

[mysticm3]

no problem I got both in stock but only 2 titanium shadow ones as they were specially made for me.

[lee330sport]

Do the shadow ones have the ACS emblem on them?

[Chaos]

Yeah they're the same design, just a darker colour.

[mysticm3]

they are available with or without the logo

Tried to fit one to an E46 4 pot this afternoon (thanks Kamm) and it didn't fit...just waiting for Fas to come back from France and we'll try fitting one to his 2.0 4 pot.

[k4mm_d]

no probs dude! and the CAI man makes me :D :D :D . sounds wiked, specially booting it down the M4!! [jam [jam

[Chaos]

Well I went for it early as I was over the Tedster's pad today. DAYYYYMN what a sweet piece of kit. It looks good anyway, with the smallest ever 2% difference in living history ;), but it feels so much tighter when driving now. No more little kicks on the odd pothole or grating, much more settled when pushing it round a fast bend, noticeable and yet doesn't compromise the drive at all. Once again a piece of kit that looks good and works good.

Worth every penny bro, totally chuffed with it. Now I just gotta work out if I can drive with the bonnet half up so that people can see my latest mod.. :cool:

[mysticm3]

yeah almost tempted me to fit one of the silver ones on my car as well lol but I think it suirt silver/light colour cars better...I'll stick with my shadow titanium ones for now, gotta be different [cool

just trying to work out how to transfer files from my D500 to my PC.....grrrrrrr [hmm

[Chaos]

Put the phone under a photocopier, then sellotape the photocopy to your monitor. Done, it's easy when you think about it! [nana

[mysticm3]

ok I'll give it a go, if either my phone or photocopier broke you pay for it lol :D

[Chaos]

See m8, it's a recognised practice to use that procedure!!

http://scions.org.uk/copper/albums/userpics/10006/normal_howtoprint.jpg

[mysticm3]

it's official the strut will also fit E46 318 with 2.0 valvetronic engine [bow

http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/6651Dsc01000Small.jpg

[InvIs Inc]

good news for fas then lol and afif

btw u worked out how 2 transfer ur d500 files yet i got mine going no probs...

[mysticm3]

You mean transferring phone book to the BMW BT? If you can please post details on the Off topic forum please mate [cool

[Afif]

good news for fas then lol and afif

btw u worked out how 2 transfer ur d500 files yet i got mine going no probs...

nope the 2.0 valvetronic is different :(

[InvIs Inc]

awww dude unlucky lol