[RobM2]

Anyone install this on their G87?

https://ind-distribution.com/product...sl-strut-brace

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...ce-51617885847

[rons e92]

Had it on my last G87. Will install it on the one I have in production right now.

If you order from IND, they provide the two extra bolts you need.

If you order from GetBmwParts, you'll need to order two bolts, part number is 7119907857.

[fanofbmwe46]

Any noticeable change in driving dynamics or is it mainly for aesthetics with hood open?

[RobM2]

Originally Posted by rons e92

Had it on my last G87. Will install it on the one I have in production right now.

If you order from IND, they provide the two extra bolts you need.

If you order from GetBmwParts, you'll need to order two bolts, part number is 7119907857.

Thank you so much for the heads up on the bolts.

I was thinking of ordering from IND as GetBmwParts says they need to ship it first from Germany and presumably/hopefully IND as some in stock.

[RobM2]

Originally Posted by fanofbmwe46

Any noticeable change in driving dynamics or is it mainly for aesthetics with hood open?

I'm not going to pretend it'll be super noticeable on the street, but it is significantly heftier and adds two more connection points and in general the CSL upgrades aren't gimmicks.

[RobM2]

Originally Posted by RobM2

I'm not going to pretend it'll be super noticeable on the street, but it is significantly heftier and adds two more connection points and in general the CSL upgrades aren't gimmicks.

Oh, and it is one piece, instead of two.

[RobM2]

rons e92 are you able to service the air filters without removing the CSL strut brace?

[rons e92]

Originally Posted by RobM2

rons e92 are you able to service the air filters without removing the CSL strut brace?

I think you should be able to, but I had Eventuri intakes on my car. Someone else will have to confirm.

[RobM2]

Installing this now and the plastic shroud in the front is problematic.

rons e92 did you have to cut some of the plastic back?

[rons e92]

Originally Posted by RobM2

Installing this now and the plastic shroud in the front is problematic.

rons e92 did you have to cut some of the plastic back?

Are you talking about the shroud that covers the bolts on the strut towers?

If so, there is a black push style clip a little bit further forward that clips that black plastic cover to the body. It's round and has a pin basically stuck though a pin. Pull the center one up, it will then allow you to pull the whole pin out.

You can remove that to gain access to the bolts.

I just would bend mind and wedge the socket into there. I cracked one on one side which made it much easier.

I'm sorry, I'd sent you pictures, but I don't have an M2 currently.

If you're talking about something else, please send a photo and I'll try to help as best as I can.

[RobM2]

Ended up getting this installed no problem.

The CSL strut brace is a work of art. I had it powder coated:

[JABCAT]

That looks great, especially powdercoated, but $2428 for a brace, no thanks.

[RussV]

Price seems a bit stiff (pun intended)