Looking for some low priced r53 cabrio front underhood braces to clean up and paint then install. If you have a set laying around or parting out a cabrio pm me a price plz. I have paypal..
thank you..

 

Isnt it a R52 if it's a cabrio.

 

I think so yes. My bad, I'm still learning the correct terms for them. 😉

 

Anybody ??? Had a shot at some but the seller unfortunately could only find one...
cooooooooouldnt I just install a front splitter support rods in place of the diagnal support rods ? I been contemplating doing that but dont know if it would be rigid enough .. do you think it would be ?

 

The designers added them to the R52 because there's inherent flex in the body (no roof). On an R53 they're more for looks than function. They do add a pop of color under the bonnet though.

 

I just bought a part from someone parting out a R53 so I'm trying to find him to see if he has the braces. What do they look like so I know I'm asking about the correct thing you want.

 

Is it the black tube that runs from the back if the fender down.

 

As mine is a glass roof car I would like to add a little extra rigidity to it for it cheap...I might see if the dealer can get them because the aftermarket vendors charging 300 for them is outrageous .

 

I asked the guy I just bought parts from and he said those were the first things he sold so I guess they are well sought after.

 

Kitchenboy, the braces only came on the R52 convertible, so they won't come from an R53.

 

That's what I thought but then someone said they are on both I thought even thought they do more on the convertible.

 

I have a set, with fasteners. Does $120 shipped sound fair?

 

It's hard to price them, it's really what someone will pay as I seen them range from 40- being priced at 300$ though I doubt many if any ever sold for 300$ but the most I think i would spend is 80$ on them and that's just from another member ..craigslist, ebay or a salvage yard I wouldn't.

 

Dirtsquirt, please check your inbox. I pm’d you.

 

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

 

Scored a set...thx nam..