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The BMP is aluminum and Eibach doesn't make-- (archive)
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Posted by Ethan Turner on January 18, 2002 at 19:54:45:

In Reply to: Re: Front strut brace. Racing Dynamics, BMP, or? posted by Neil Deshpande on January 18, 2002 at 17:06:17:

one for the E28.

Also, It is my understanding is that aluminun is proportionately stiffer than mild steel, but everyone seems to have an opinion about which is better for a stress bar. I have the BMP, so maybe I'll just try it, but then I can't return it.

Ethan:

The brace is more properly called a tie as it works in tension and not in compression.

Since it works in tension and the tensile strength of steel is quite high, the wimpy brace should be quite sufficient. I do like the look for the Eiback brace more though.

Neil Deshpande
http://www.neilwerke.com

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I ordered a BMP, but it seems kind of whimpy. Who makes a beefy one?




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