strut bar install

burntass · 11-25-2009, 04:38 PM

I'm trying to put on my strut bar, but I'm having a little trouble getting one of the brackets into the area where the battery terminal outlet is (the left side). I am supposed to jam it in there? or remove the battery outlet first?

Many330i · 11-25-2009, 04:41 PM

Try moving the battery outlet to the side (towards the w/s) and wiggle the strut bar underneath..

andrewboi · 11-25-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Many330i

Try moving the battery outlet to the side (towards the w/s) and wiggle the strut bar underneath..

yup - thats exactly what I had to do too. There is sort of a clip or something that comes off, and allows you to take the battery part off

albertbmw · 11-25-2009, 04:59 PM

Had the same problem installing my Strong-Strut. Only way to do it properly is to lift up the rubber seal behind the battery terminal, under which you'll find a plastic bracket (this secures the terminal). Holding this in place is a small plastic "grommet" which needs to be removed. After removal, simply lift up the whole bracket, place the top plate of your strut bar in position and bolt down. Then replace the plastic bracket and rubber seal. Job done!

Chris C · 11-25-2009, 05:07 PM

+1. Nice to read from another person that has a Strong-Strut brace.

albertbmw · 11-25-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris C

+1. Nice to read from another person that has a Strong-Strut brace.

Thanks. I was blown away by the craftsmanship and finish of their brace, and their guy Paul is really friendly and professional. Just had to get myself one shipped to the UK, well worth the price!

jzwu · 11-25-2009, 11:45 PM

A little surprised that the Strong-Strut bar needs modification of the battery + terminal. My cheap Rotora strut bar has the cut-out on the left bracket and it fits perfectly.

ChrisTKHarris · 11-25-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by albertbmw

Had the same problem installing my Strong-Strut. Only way to do it properly is to lift up the rubber seal behind the battery terminal, under which you'll find a plastic bracket (this secures the terminal). Holding this in place is a small plastic "grommet" which needs to be removed. After removal, simply lift up the whole bracket, place the top plate of your strut bar in position and bolt down. Then replace the plastic bracket and rubber seal. Job done!

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Originally Posted by Chris C

+1. Nice to read from another person that has a Strong-Strut brace.

Now there's three of you. Mr_Mikes7 has one too.

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Originally Posted by jzwu

A little surprised that the Strong-Strut bar needs modification of the battery + terminal. My cheap Rotora strut bar has the cut-out on the left bracket and it fits perfectly.

It shouldn't. Mark's didn't need modification IIRC.

burntass · 11-26-2009, 02:09 PM

the "grommet" is circled in green -- it's not a torx screw, so I pull real hard with a screwdriver.. will it pop out and not break?

s3th · 11-26-2009, 02:43 PM

yes much easier to slide the battery up.

TKC · 11-26-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by burntass

the "grommet" is circled in green -- it's not a torx screw, so I pull real hard with a screwdriver.. will it pop out and not break?

There is a "pin" to that part you circled, it's on the back. Pull the pin out from the back and that whole push pin will come out. Then the battery terminal will slide up and out.

burntass · 11-26-2009, 02:50 PM

will give that a shot. thanks

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Originally Posted by TKC

There is a "pin" to that part you circled, it's on the back. Pull the pin out from the back and that whole push pin will come out. Then the battery terminal will slide up and out.

albertbmw · 11-27-2009, 02:47 AM

When I bought mine, it came with instructions that specifically explained that the terminal needed to be moved to enable fitment.

11-25-2009, 04:38 PM	#1
burntass burnt ///Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 201 My Ride: an e46 cabrio View My Garage	strut bar install I'm trying to put on my strut bar, but I'm having a little trouble getting one of the brackets into the area where the battery terminal outlet is (the left side). I am supposed to jam it in there? or remove the battery outlet first? __________________

11-26-2009, 02:09 PM	#9
burntass burnt ///Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 201 My Ride: an e46 cabrio View My Garage	grommet the "grommet" is circled in green -- it's not a torx screw, so I pull real hard with a screwdriver.. will it pop out and not break? Attached Thumbnails __________________

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11-25-2009, 04:41 PM	#2
Many330i Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PA Posts: 739 My Ride: 330i ZHP Silver View My Garage	Try moving the battery outlet to the side (towards the w/s) and wiggle the strut bar underneath..

11-25-2009, 04:59 PM	#4
albertbmw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 431 My Ride: 330i M Sport View My Garage	Had the same problem installing my Strong-Strut. Only way to do it properly is to lift up the rubber seal behind the battery terminal, under which you'll find a plastic bracket (this secures the terminal). Holding this in place is a small plastic "grommet" which needs to be removed. After removal, simply lift up the whole bracket, place the top plate of your strut bar in position and bolt down. Then replace the plastic bracket and rubber seal. Job done!

11-25-2009, 05:07 PM	#5
Chris C Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germantown, MD USA Posts: 566 My Ride: 2001 325Ci View My Garage	+1. Nice to read from another person that has a Strong-Strut brace.

11-25-2009, 11:45 PM	#7
jzwu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 335 My Ride: 2005 BMW 330Cic View My Garage	A little surprised that the Strong-Strut bar needs modification of the battery + terminal. My cheap Rotora strut bar has the cut-out on the left bracket and it fits perfectly.

11-27-2009, 02:47 AM	#13
albertbmw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 431 My Ride: 330i M Sport View My Garage	When I bought mine, it came with instructions that specifically explained that the terminal needed to be moved to enable fitment.