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E36 Front Subframe Reinforcement Kit
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 As E36s get older and see more track-use, they
start develop cracks and bends in places that see a lot of stress. One of the
most stressful areas is the front subframe. It's a good idea to reinforce your
front subframe the next time you're doing any suspension work. This kit
reinforces the upper and lower tabs of the subframe where the motor mount is
located. Requires welding.
Click Here for Installation Instructions.
These fit all E36 3 series from 1992 to 1999 and the Z3, M Roadster and Coupe up to 2002. |
| Part #: TDR3675301 |
| Price: $44.95 (USD) |
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E36 Rear Subframe/Chassis Reinforcement Kit
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These are the BMW factory chassis reinforcement plates that came on the E36 M3s (some very early 1994-production M3 models may not have had them). This reinforcement should be done on all non-M E36 models especially when used in track/autocross situations. The kit is a set of 4 plates that are added to reinforce the rear subframe chassis mounts. BMW discovered that over time, due to the bending of the rear of the chassis in conjunction with the movement allowed by the rubber bushings in the rear, the chassis mounting points for the subframe would flex, weaken, and if left unattended, rip out of the chassis. The stock mounts are basically a flat plate with an internally threaded tube that are welded to the chassis. The flex of the rear subframe causes the threaded tube and mounting bolt to act as a lever arm at the point where the flat plate is welded to the chassis, weakening the surrounding sheet metal. Due to the direction of force of the torque applied by the drivetrain on the subframe, the first mount to rip out is the passenger’s side front mount, followed by the drivers side rear mount. Having these plates welded to the underside of the chassis significantly stiffens the mounts and stops the weakening of them.
In order to weld these plates in, the rear suspension, rear subframe, exhaust, and driveshaft must be removed. It is also strongly recommended that the back seat, rear interior, trunk interior, and fuel tank are removed and all fuel lines are capped to reduce the fire hazard while welding.
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Note the damaged sheet metal
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Sub-frame Removed
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Area Prepped and Ready to Weld
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Plates Installed
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Applications:
1992-1999 E36 3-series - 318, 323, 325, 328
2/1994-6/1994 E36 M3, although there is no clear factory transition to building cars with the reinforcement. |
| Part #: 4111225649 |
| Price: $89.92 (USD) |
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E36 Rear Sway Bar Reinforcement Kit
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E36 cars that see a lot of track-use will develop cracks where the swaybar bushing mounts to the subframe. By welding in this reinforcement you can prevent the mount from failing. Requires welding. This will go a long way towards preventing a bothersome repair down the road.
This rear sway bar / swaybar reinforcement kit can be used on:
1992-1995 E36 318i, 318is, 318ic, 325i, 325is, 325ic
1996-1998 E36 318i, 318is, 318ic, 328i, 328is, 328ic, 323is, 323ic
1999-1999 E36 323is, 323ic, 328is, 328ic
1995-1999 E36 M3 coupe / sedan / convertible (3.0 and 3.2 liter)
Click here for installation instructions.
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| Part #: TSU3675001 |
| Price: $39.95 (USD) |
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E36, Z3 Strut Tower Reinforcement Plates (Pair)
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The shock towers on the E36 and Z3 are notoriously weak. Under normal driving conditions with a stock suspension it is unlikely that you will ever have a problem. But with a street or race suspension with firm springs much of the energy from pounding the road is transmitted to the thin sheet metal in the strut tower. This pounding will cause the tower to deform or even crack. Look for 'mushrooming' or deformity around the holes for the three mounting studs at the top of the strut tower. These plates will help disperse the energy and save you from costly repairs in the future. A strut brace also helps to prevent this but these plates are designed to reinforce the strut tower from the bottom. |
| Part #: 31312489795
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| Price: $21.90 (USD) |
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Rear Shock Tower Mount Reinforcement Kit
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A common weak point on the 3 series BMW is the rear shock tower. This kit mounts on top of the rear shock tower and can either be bolted or welded in place. These plates are thicker than the factory reinforcement plates. These do not fit cabrio cars.
This item fits the following BMWs:
1992-1998 E36 BMW 318i 318is 318ti 323is 325i 325is 328i 328is M3 - not for convertibles
1999-2005 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi M3 - not for convertibles
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| Part #: TSU9975100 |
| Price: $31.95 (USD) |
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Turner Motorsport Camber Arm Reinforcement Kit
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This TMS reinforcement kit is used to reinforce the stock rear lower camber arms just like BMW Motorsport does for its own production-class racing efforts. Factory camber arms are made to bend or split above certain loads to break in the event of an accident to help absorb the impact. Under race applications these loads can be exceeded under normal cornering forces. A main benefit of using the stock camber arms is that many racing classes allow for reinforcement of this part, and it increases the overall strength of the suspension.
With welding experience, this kit can easily be installed by you. These arms differ from our own adjustable camber arms in that you can still use a streetable bushing on either end making it great for dual purpose street/track cars. They are ideal for racing classes that do not allow for alternate suspension components but do allow for alternate bushing materials. Additionally, the factory control arm is much lighter than most aftermarket camber arms, helping reduce the total unsprung weight.
KMAC bushings are
recommended if more camber adjustment is desired.
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Here for Installation Instructions |
| Part #: TSU9975002 |
| Price: $34.95 (USD) |
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Turner Motorsport Reinforcement Package for E36 M3
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Let's face it, the E36 is an old chassis but it's still the most popular car to build for track-use. But because of it's age, certain parts of the chassis are prone to structural failure. We've been racing the E36 for over ten years so we know what the weak points are and how to make them stronger. Included with this package are the reinforcement kits that are absolutely necessary for a car that sees any time on the track. Street cars will also benefit from these pieces as your car can take almost as much of beating on the road as on the racetrack.
Buy as a package and save 10%! Package includes reinforcements for the following
areas:
front subframe
front strut towers
rear sway bar / swaybar tabs
rear shock towers
OPTIONAL rear camber arms
This item fits the following BMWs:
1995-1999 E36 BMW M3, M3 convertible |
| Part #: T36REINF-M3 |
| Price: $138.75 (USD) |
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Turner Motorsport Reinforcement Package for E36 Non-M
(more info)
Let's face it, the E36 is an old chassis but it's still the most popular car to build for track-use. But because of it's age, certain parts of the chassis are prone to structural failure. We've been racing the E36 for over ten years so we know what the weak points are and how to make them stronger. Included with this package are the reinforcement kits that are absolutely necessary for a car that sees any time on the track. Street cars will also benefit from these pieces as your car can take almost as much of beating on the road as on the racetrack.
Buy as a package and save 10%! Package includes reinforcements for the following
areas:
front subframe
front strut towers
rear sway bar / swaybar tabs
rear shock towers
rear subframe
OPTIONAL rear camber arms
This item fits the following BMWs:
1992-1998 E36 BMW 318i 318is 318ic 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic - Not M3 |
| Part #: T36REINF |
| Price: $224.67 (USD) |
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Reinforcement Kits
