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

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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X-Brace Reinforcement with Hardware - E36

T#:341320

Part#: 51718410212KT

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$ 774.36 USD

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Original BMW chassis reinforcement developed for the special M3 LTW (Lightweight) model. This tubular-steel part connects the front subframe to the body and gives the car a more solid feel with less flex. Every convertible and Roadster model uses a similar design to address inherent chassis flex in the front of the car. Fits all E36 and Z3 chassis BMWs.

By adding this Genuine BMW Motorsport cross brace, you'll dramatically reduce that flex and movement in the front half of the body on your E36. This is a must-have on any BMW E36 that has an upgraded suspension, larger sway bars, is driven aggressively or sees ANY amount of track time. The Xbrace is a factory BMW Motorsport part, so design and fit are both great and the installation is straight forward and easy. Perhaps best of all is the low price compared to the impact the Motorsport X-brace has on the E36 chassis. If your car is a 1992-1996 model, be sure to select the option below so we include the proper hardware (nutserts) to use during installation (1997-1999 cars don't require them.)

The E36 Motorsport X Brace / Cross Brace fits:
1992-1995 E36 325i, 325is, 325ic
1996-1998 E36 328i, 328is, 328ic
1997-1999 E36 323is, 323ic
1992-1999 E36 318i, 318is, 318ic, 318ti
1995-1995 E36 M3 3.0 liter
1996-1999 E36 M3 3.2 liter
1996-2002 Z3 Roadster & Coupe (all)

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IRP Rear Adjustable Strut Bar - E36

Does not fit convertible models

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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Rally Road Strut Tower Bar - E36

T#:587652

Part#: B250

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$ 481.99 USD

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Rally Road has created a strut bar for the E36 based on the design of the original BMW LTW / Motorsport Strut Bar. Rally Road has improved on the original design in many aspects. The bar ends are machined from a single billet aluminum block. The finish is bright black anodize. This bar looks great and functions as well as the factory original. They even include a raised area on the bar ends so you can place your ///M decal like the original. *Just like the original Motorsport Bar, does not fit cars with factory ASC+T

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