From digest.v6.n867 Thu Jul 10 08:34:52 1997
From: "MALLER.NEIL"<maller.neil_at_mlink.motors.ge.com>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 97 22:25:23 -0500
Subject: Re: bmw-digest V6 #865

>From: Larry.Cable_at_Eng.Sun.COM
>Date: Wed, 09 Jul 1997 08:50:00 -0700
>Subject: Experiences with the BMW M-Sport X-Brace

>        I know that in the recent past a number of people have

>        mentioned the X-Brace the BMW MSport sells (and installs
>        as standard on the M3 LTW).
>        I wonder if anyone with one installed would share their
>        opinions of the value of this component to the handling of 
>        their cars?
>        Rgds
>        - Larry

Larry,

I installed the x-brace several months ago on my 96 M3. The motivation was to enhance chassis integrity under the strains of Driver School.

However I was very agreeably surprised to immediately notice on the street an improvement in steering response: sharper turn-in and more lively feedback. Several other Digest members have reported similarly. I highly recommend this addition for any sporting E36 driver, especially considering the modest cost (about $199 from Will Turner).

Installation takes about 45 minutes as long as you have a later model E36 with the threaded mounting bushings installed. Early models are rather more difficult.

Neil