BMW Strut Braces & Stress Bars for BMW E36 (1992-1998) M3

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BMWs need some added chassis strengthening in the front. You may notice some "chassis flex" when cornering or driving over a bumpy road. The reason for this is the incredible amount of force being applied to front strut towers. They have a tendency to flex when force is applied to them. Tying the strut towers together with a brace reduces the amount of flex and soldifies your car's chassis. Easy installation.

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E36 Turner Motorsport Billet X-Brace Reinforcement Kit
E36 Turner Motorsport Billet X-Brace Reinforcement Kit
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T#:4056343
Part#: 016865LA01KT
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Here at Turner Motorsport we love our classic Bmw's and are more excited than ever to focus on upgrades for the enthusiasts such as ourselves. With the prices of E36s going up and the unobtainable M3 LTW being just that, unobtainable, we decided to focus on what we have and what everyone else is able to get. It seems by now all of the E36's have been fitted with upgraded suspensions and sway bars which we have a large selection of. We found a missing part to our mission critical performance E36 project and that is the X-brace. Since the LTW is fitted with a factory X-Brace the engineers here at Turner decided to take it a few steps further. Starting with idea of improving structure and handling on the factory x-brace we thought "how could we make it better?” Before we knew it we had full 6061-T6 billet aluminum that would surpass the factory X-Brace soo much that they shouldn't even be classified on the same spectrum.

Our Turner X-Brace starts off with a solid block of 6061-T6 billet aluminum that is machined to precise tolerances, utilizing both factory mounting locations and efficiency. The brace then gets drilled and tapped to fit the modular mounting brackets perfectly before being anodized in the beautiful Turner blue. To finish off the fine details the X-Brace is assembled with zinc-plated hardware for superior corrosion resistance for time to come.
Design:

6061-T6 billet aluminum construction
Utilizes factory mounting locations with new hardware included
Direct bolt on without modification
Fits all E36 coupe and sedan models
X-Brace and brackets anodized turner blue
Assembly hardware include
Performance:

Stiffer chassis bracing between steering rack and rear portion of subframe.
Improve steering feel and handling
Oil pan protection from damage
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IRP Rear Shock Mount Upper Reinforcement Plates
IRP Rear Shock Mount Upper Reinforcement Plates
IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:5282924
Part#: IRPRSMP-30
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$ 27.99 USD
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IRP (Individual Race Parts) is a performance aftermarket parts company that focuses on high quality and long term reliability. Rear shock mount reinforcement plates by IRP that fit a large number of E chassis 3 series cars between E30, E36, E46 and also the Z3 and Z4.
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IRP Rear Adjustable Strut Bar - E36
IRP Rear Adjustable Strut Bar - E36
Does not fit convertible models
IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:401436
Part#: IRPRSB-36
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$ 188.99 USD
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A strut tower brace adds additional reinforcement to the front strut towers, tying them together for extra rigidity. This makes the whole structure stronger with less chassis flex. Handling and steering feel are improved with better turn-in and input with no downsides. 

The IRP adjustable strut brace bar is a high quality brace that is constructed of 100% steel for guaranteed reinforcement and prevention of flex. The brace bar is painted black to ensure corrosion protection.

Easily installed with basic hand tools.

*Does not fit convertible chassis"

Fits the following BMW chassis:
E36 BMW All Submodels

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IRP Adjustable Front Strut Brace - E36 BMW
IRP Adjustable Front Strut Brace - E36 BMW
IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:401358
Part#: IRPFSB-36
Special Order: No Guaranteed ETA
$ 199.99 USD
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$ 199.99 USD
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A strut tower brace adds additional reinforcement to the front strut towers, tying them together for extra rigidity. This makes the whole structure stronger with less chassis flex. Handling and steering feel are improved with better turn-in and input with no downsides. 

The IRP adjustable strut brace bar is a high quality brace that is constructed of 100% steel for guaranteed reinforcement and prevention of flex. The brace bar is painted black to ensure corrosion protection and to add to the looks of the engine bay.

Easily installed with basic hand tools.

Fits the following BMW chassis:
E36 BMW All Submodels

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X Brace Install Kit - E36
X Brace Install Kit - E36
10X Entries Into Our F80 M3 Sweepstakes
Packaged by Turner - Corporate Logo
T#:56507860
Part#: 51718175003KT2
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$ 38.28 USD
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Engineered for precision and durability, this Turner curated hardware kit delivers the structural retention needed for an X-Brace retrofit or complete underbody panel refresh. We combine high grade BMW factory hardware, including the critical blind rivet nuts required to install an X-Brace onto subframes lacking threaded inserts, with robust Bremman securing components.
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