Downside to driving without a strut brace ?

[Leafsrule531]

I damaged my strut brace when I was putting on new struts and shocks (Koni yellow sports) after I installed everything and dove the car I actually loved the way it drove without the brace. I know I’ll get a lot of hate for this but it definitely gives a smoother ride - any downsides to driving without it permanently ?

[bavarian3]

Well mine didn't come with one from the factory so there's that 😁

[Obioban]

I damaged my strut brace when I was putting on new struts and shocks (Koni yellow sports) after I installed everything and dove the car I actually loved the way it drove without the brace. I know I’ll get a lot of hate for this but it definitely gives a smoother ride - any downsides to driving without it permanently ?

You sure you're not confusing the Koni ride improvement with the strut brace removal?

[Leafsrule531]

You sure you're not confusing the Koni ride improvement with the strut brace removal?

I was thinking the same as well

[BL92]

Mines A Nov 01
I don't have 1 from factory either

[Altaran]

Mine is an early model that came without the brace. It is 10 years ago, but I remember when I added the strut brace it made the front axle much better in response. I didn't add anything else at the time.
I don't think there's any upsides to run without a strut brace...

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[kaiv]

I see this (eg 1, eg 2) on early M3s that weren't fitted with the strut brace.

[bavarian3]

I see this (eg 1, eg 2) on early M3s that weren't fitted with the strut brace.

more body separation. wonderful.

[JakeM346]

I mean you can drive without but your seam sealer will start ripping and the strut towers might move. Especially when under load (in corners)

[1000hp]

Put it back on and see if it's even better with your new dampers plus the brace.