rear tower brace

["POWELL"<jim.powell@xxxxxxx>]

     From: "Mike" <mla1@domain.elided>
     
     Said>>>
     How does the x-brace affect steering characteristics in the M3 (95 
     E36)?  I'd expect that making the front end stiffer would create more 
     understeer.  If so, does a rear tower brace help balance it out?
     <<<
     
     Mike,
     
     I never noticed understeer from the X-brace but I changed a few things 
     at once.  It holds corners like a rail though.  Much less wandering 
     IMO.
     
     The rear brace does NOTHING for handling.  I have one.  I bought it 
     because of 2 things.  Hey it can't hurt, and it protects all the new 
     stereo gear I mounted on the back of the seats from my golf clubs.
     
     Save your money on the rear brace, but get the front one.
     
     Jim Powell
     '98 M3/4
     
     

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