BMW Chassis Reinforcement Kits & Parts for BMW E36 (1992-1998) M3

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Made in the USAAs much of an "Ultimate Driving Machine" it is, many BMW models unfortunately suffer from weak points in the chassis. Over the years we have uncovered many weak or failure-prone areas in the chassis and have developed our own reinforcing solutions for them. And we continue to be the leading experts on BMW chassis reinforcing. Failures can come from a number, or combination, of causes: improper maintenance, age and mileage, poor design, environmental factors, poor repair work, and over-stressing modifications. The longer you let your car go without repairing or reinforcing these areas, the closer it gets to crumbling apart. Our chassis reinforcement kits are designed to first identify potential weak points and then strengthen and reinforce the existing design.

Most of our kits are not labor intensive although welding is usually required. If you suspect your chassis may have structural problems we recommend taking it to a well-known bodyshop or restoration shop. (find out who your local BMW dealer uses - we sell many of our kits to dealer-authorized repair shops). Making the preventative fix simple and effective is better than a long and complicated repair after the failure. Our kits are not usually used for fixing existing damage (only your body shop can determine the correct course of action). But our kits have been proven under extreme conditions on racetracks around the world to prevent many of the costly - and dangerous - chassis problems.

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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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E36 Rear Sway Bar Reinforcement Kit
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Turner Motorsport - Corporate Logo
T#:3644
Part#: TSU3675001
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Made in the USA E36 cars with swaybar upgrades will develop cracks where the swaybar bushing mounts to the subframe. The problem becomes worse for cars that are tracked or drifted. Because the swaybar tab is un-reinforced from the factory, you can end up with flexing and twisting which will eventually weaken the welds and snap the tab from the subframe. By welding in this reinforcement you can prevent the mount from twisting. This will go a long way towards preventing a bothersome repair down the road.

Click here for installation instructions.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1992-1998 E36 BMW 318i 318is 318ic 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3
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Condor Speed Shop - Corporate Logo
T#:597378
Part#: E36REARCHASSISRK
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Condor Speed Shop's .125" steel Rear Chassis Reinforcement Kit includes everything you need to reinforce the back half of your chassis. The subframe plates are designed to reinforce the subframe mounting points on the chassis of your e36. This is where cracks usually start to form. You can use these plates to repair a cracked chassis or to prevent cracks from forming and avoid costly repairs. The front mounting point of the rear trailing arm is a known area of failure on track-driven E36s. This is a must-have reinforcement. This 6-piece reinforcement plate kit reinforces the stock pocket bungs to prevent failure. .125 (1/8) inch thick 4 rear subframe reinforcement plates 2 rear trailing arm reinforcement plates *Requires welding, professional installation is recommended.*
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Genuine BMW - Corporate Logo
T#:12599
Part#: 51718410212
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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. Does not come with any needed hardware for installation.

We also offer the E36 x-brace with the required hardware Click Here
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Genuine BMW Subframe Reinforcement Kit
Highly recommended for track cars and cars with elevated horsepower; good insurance for...
Genuine BMW - Corporate Logo
T#:376158
Part#: 41002256495KT
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If you drive your BMW in a spirited manner, have an extensive list of modifications such as turbo/supercharger or track your BMW, reinforcement of the subframe is a must. E36 BMWs are known for being very capable machines, but they are also known for less than stellar subframe rigidity. With this kit, it will reinforce where the subframe meets the chassis, making for a much stronger and much more rigid frame. You will notice sharper and more precise handling, and you can stop worrying about costly chassis/subframe damage.

Welding is required, professional installation is recommended.

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Genuine BMW - Corporate Logo
T#:577329
Part#: 41002256495KT2
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Reinforce the weak points of your E36 BMW's chassis with this Genuine BMW reinforcement kit. These plates and hardware reinforce where the subframe meets the chassis to increase the unibody's rigidity, helping to prevent potential damage.

Two studs, two bolts, and two nuts that secure the subframe are all included.

Welding is required, professional installation is recommended.

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Genuine BMW - Corporate Logo
T#:3971
Part#: 4111225649
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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.


Note the damaged sheet metal


Sub-frame Removed


Area Prepped and Ready to Weld


Plates Installed



This item fits the following BMWs:
1992-1998 E36 BMW 318i 318is 323is 325i 325is 328i 328is
2/1994-6/1994 E36 BMW M3, although there is no clear transition on when the factory started building M3s with the reinforcements
all 1996-1999 M3s should have these reinforcements. Only early 1995 M3s are in question.
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Turner Motorsport - Corporate Logo
T#:338987
Part#: T36REINF-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:

 

 

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