Big Pair will definitely make a difference. Strut tower brace on an F-55/56 is more cosmetic than functional.

 

IMO anything you can do to tie one side to the other is good. There is just varying degrees of good. I have both with the addition of a four point roll bar. Don’t think I can do anything to make it better.

 

This (but I have both too)

 

i haven't actually seen anyone say "wow i feel a difference" with the big pair. if you are that person, speak up.

 

 

It totally does firm up the chassis. It eliminated the squishy feeling

 

I definitely felt a difference immediately with the Big Pair. One of the best bangs for the buck out there.

 

Thank you ALL! This is super helpful and I'll be starting out with the Big Trio for my F55.

I'll also update this thread with my post-install impressions (although that may be a bit).

 

Here's my writeup from a while ago - https://myredmini.com/the-big-pair/

I had older instructions and it said a T40 bit was needed but it was really a T45. I let CravenSpeed know so it might be updated.

 

I honestly didn't feel a big difference with the big pair, but then again I don't drive it much. The Powerflex race bushing I felt! I will probably add a strut bar and some KW v2's in the future.

 

There's also the Ultra Racing braces... a little further down my list, but I'd probably do the lower 4-point one before a strut tower brace. Vinnie has this- anything else you can say about it?

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...is-braces.html

https://ultraracing-usa.com/product/...f56-2014-2018/

 

Thanks @J_L

I do and I love them! I didnt appreciate how much they stiffened up my car until I got my winter tires off for one and got rid of my stock run flats.

The combination of them and the Big Pair really gave me the ride and handling I was looking for.

They are inexpensive compared to the name brands that are out there and work just as well.

I have the strut tower, and front and mid braces with the Big Pair in the rear

https://myredmini.com/ultra-racing/
https://myredmini.com/front-member-brace-install/

 

IDK but a big pair really stiffens things up!!

 

 

I don't notice any difference with the front strut bar.

But the body braces underneath we do see improvement. I've been using the Chassis Bones version as they fit perfect and are cost effective
https://www.waymotorworks.com/chassi...5-f56-f57.html

 

Hey, nice! Got a variant for F55 with an extra of the smaller braces? (Big Trio?)

 

Yes we have a 3pc set, only 2 pictured right now but you do get all 3.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/chassi...55-4-door.html

 

I apparently ordered the 2-piece set for my F55 by mistake.

Any chance you would sell me the 3rd brace a la carte?

 

Awesome!

Now I’ll just wait for the site to come out of maintenance mode or whatever...

 

Yeah just email and we'll set it up.

Working find now maint done.

 

 

Impressions ? Did you install these?

 

Wow, I feel a difference! more below.

i can’t believe I forgot to follow up here. Yes, they make a difference. It’s very subtle (read: not a huge difference) but very real. Throwing the car into corners, it is more stable and tracks more evenly. It just feels more precise. It could be placebo but I swear I can tell the difference.

That said, it’s not a night-and-day difference like a rear sway bar is and I will still recommend the RSB as a good first choice for improving handling. I consider the Big Trio – or In my case the WMW Chassis Bones – to be a very worthwhile addition. And they are cheap and very easy to install.

(For reference, I first did the RSB, then the JCW coilovers and struts and lowering springs kit, then the Chassis Bones. The three work very very well together. I’m happy as a clam.)

(Why are clams so happy, anyway? &#129300

 

I just added the chassis bones from Way Motor Works and I do notice a difference in the turns. Worth the investment for me.