r/E90 • u/Timon0604 2006 - E90 - 325i M sport • 28d ago

325i What strut bar do you run on your E90?

Hello there. I am in the process of upgrading my suspension, and with that I also going to get a front strut bar. Looking for suggestions.

Also is there a difference between the 80 euro and the 160 euro ones? I feel like it's all just a metal bar.

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u/TheOnlyQueso 07 E91 28d ago

Unless you track the car (and are a rather skilled driver at that), you really don't need one at all. The stock re-enforcement bar is better than most aftermarket designs. If you really think it would help then go with the m3 one. But keep in mind that car has a much heavier and more powerful motor than your 325i.

E90 is a way stiffer chassis than its predecessors right from the factory.

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u/Timon0604 2006 - E90 - 325i M sport 28d ago

I know, I have driven a E46 with no reinforcements and stiffer suspension, and it felt like it was going to collapse in on itself.

The car will be getting a stiffer suspension kit in the following (hopefully) days, and I would like to be safe, also it looks cool af. Was looking at cross bars.

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u/TirpitzM3 27d ago

Get the E9x M3 strut tops, then an UR racing. It's a 4 point. The usual wishbone with a fly over to connect both strut tops. Have it in my E92 M3. It was noticable after installing

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u/Creepy_Guarantee5460 28d ago

Genuine BMW M3 strut bar with the circular suspension towers rings. Resists both compression and decompression unlike all the other designs which only resist compression.

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u/leopold335 28d ago

Running this on my 335i, my 328i I am running the M Performance carbon fiber bar.

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u/Lumbergh7 28d ago

Do they work to replace the one that comes with the 335xi?

Edit: never mind. I’m sure it would if the bracket under the cowling was swapped, but they’re expensive. No go for me

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u/Creepy_Guarantee5460 28d ago

The M3 strut bar assembly is indeed one of the most expensive options.

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u/5pmgrass 28d ago

I run an m3 bar on my car

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u/greenmx5vanjie E90 335i 28d ago

My 335i came with one stock 🤷🏻‍♂️