01-11-2023, 11:09 AM | #1 |
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CSL Strut Brace
For those who have installed this, have you noticed any differences in steering feel, turn-in, handling, body roll, or chassis stiffness, etc.?
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03-13-2023, 11:57 AM | #2 |
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Bump - I can't believe how little discussion there is on front strut brace swaps and results.
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03-13-2023, 09:56 PM | #3 |
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My feelings after the CSL brace
- car corners flatter - steering feels weighed differently, with less freeplay - shifter feels tighter between gears (6MT) - less dive under braking - front seems stiffer/will hop over bumps It's a significant enough difference and totally worth the money for the piece. Although it might be a bit too sporty for some people.
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Anyone have experience with aftermarket pieces that retain the triangular shape and three attachment points? |
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03-20-2023, 12:50 PM | #8 |
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I’ll be honest. In regards to suspension I have the KW HAS kit and the Falline Motorsports strut brace.
I don’t have a good reference on stock vs KW as I installed them within 200 miles of new. The FMS brace was just installed and I don’t feel a big difference. The car still corners well and feels planted. I do drive it spiritedly but not like a maniac race car driver. My .02.
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03-29-2023, 06:58 PM | #11 |
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Some information about the CSL strut brace. As you guys know this part is discontinued for now and no dealer has any in stock. BMW Germany hasn’t confirmed when they will be making any and they will no longer sell the strut brace to anyone who does not own a G82 CSL or G80 CS. If and when they do produce more CSL strut braces. It will be used for warranty coverage purposes only.
I was lucky enough to fined one which was the last one located in California. |
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Regardless, your comment pushed me over the edge and just ordered one
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All - I thought I'd check in and ask about more feedback around the improvements or lackthereof people have experienced going from stock to CSL braces?
I'm likely picking one up tomorrow but wanted to sanity check first.
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No idea if it helps or not. I bought it mainly cause it looks bad ass
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Personally, this stupid brace used to be $700, and the M taxed the hell out of all of the CSL parts a few months after the CSL came out. I ordered one, it didn't fit with the gen 1 eventuri intake, so, I immediately sold it. But I cant stomach the stupid price increase, so, I wont pickup another one.
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I like the way this looks over any aftermarket option, and can get it for a decent price albeit double what it cost new from BMW before marking up the heck out of it. I'll keep everyone posted if I notice any difference.
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