The OE thrust plate is more than just a belly panel that covers your oil pan; it plays a crucial role in chassis rigidity, impact safety, and handling dynamics. BMW emphasizes that a vehicle should not be driven or moved without the thrust panel in place due to its importance.

Inspired by BMW's upgrade of the front bumper carrier on the E46 M3 from aluminum to Kevlar during their LCI update, we have made a similar enhancement to the thrust plate with our RKP Carbon Front Thrust Panel.

Product Details:

Multi-layered for optimal rigidity and durability 20% stiffer and 50% lighter than the OE panel Reflective exhaust heat shielding included Replaces the large, heavy aluminum OE panel

KONl Sport struts and shocks are the industry leader for user adjustable damping for daily drivers to weekend warriors. KONl Sport's familiar yellow color has for decades meant superior motion control and adjustability for the discerning driving enthusiast.
 

• Big handling improvements
• Reasonable ride quality
• Re-buildable for custom vehicle setups
• Best KONl shock for all lowering springs
• Lifetime Warranty​

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This item fits the following BMWs:
2001-2006 E46 BMW M3

Upgrade your E46 Non-M with the ECS Tuning Performance Coilover System, meticulously designed for daily drivers seeking enhanced performance without sacrificing comfort. These coilovers provide a smooth and comfortable ride similar to stock setups while delivering an aggressive aesthetic and significantly improved handling at a fraction of the cost.

Key Features:

• Performance Coilover System:
  • Sport-tuned, height, damping, and body adjustable suspension
  • High-quality materials and coatings for enhanced performance
  • Perfect ride height*
  • Spring Rates: Front 8kg/mm, Rear 10kg/mm
  • *May require adjustable shorter end links depending on fitment or desired ride height.

Performance Features:

• 32 levels of rebound damping adjustment
• Monotube shocks/struts with optimized progressive rate coil springs for road-sticking grip
• Lowered ride height improves handling by lowering the center of gravity
• Adjustable front bodies maintain correct spring pre-load
• Adjustable front and rear bodies ensure shock operates in the correct valving range, regardless of ride height

Product Design:

• Strut and shock bodies finished with a durable gloss black powder coat
• Threaded portions clear zinc coated for optimum corrosion protection
• Coil springs powder-coated in Reflex Silver Metallic for durability
• Red anodized, billet aluminum lower spring seats with locking collars for on-the-car adjustability
• Integrated bump stops for added protection

Upgrade further with the Turner Motorsport Control Arm Monoball Upgrade with housings (FCAB). Stock rubber front control arm bushings, while maximizing daily comfort, fall short for performance and racing enthusiasts. The Turner solution offers a no-compromise design, providing instantaneous cornering and braking response without modification.

Key Features:

• Bearing:
  • Extremely robust, greaseable, double lip sealed spherical bearing (Rated for 20,000lbf Dynamic, 90,000lbf Static)
• Housing:
  • 6061-T6, anodized housing with needle grease zerk for easy maintenance
  • In-house designed knurled OD for a perfect fit across housing diameters
• Bearing Insert Arm Adapter:
  • Precision CNC machined Delrin for a tight fit between the bearing and the control arm
• Performance:
  • Instant, crisp steering and braking response
  • Easy maintenance with long-lasting performance
  • Improved road feel without undesirable NVH
  • Grease before installation and with each oil service using high-quality Moly grease for maximum service life. Grease fitting tool - ES#3410138 or complete kit - ES#3411244.

Ensure your E46 delivers optimal handling and braking performance with these essential upgrades.

Introducing the Air Lift Performance 3S Air Management Kit

The Air Lift Performance 3S is a groundbreaking air management kit that takes performance to the next level. This kit includes a manifold and a basic wiring harness, providing the flexibility to be installed in conjunction with separately purchased components. It is compatible with both 1/4” and 3/8” air lines, offering various kit versions to cater to different displays and switch boxes or exclusive use with the ALP3 app. Whichever version you choose, seamless integration with the ALP3 app is guaranteed.

Components to be purchased separately include:

• Air springs
• Water trap
• Controllers (e.g., AVS switchbox)
• Fittings/air lines
• Compressor
• Insulated copper wires in 10-, 12-, 18-, and 20-gauge
• Tank wire, connectors, terminals, butt splices
• Pressure switch fuse/holders
• Relay
• Schrader valve and blow-off valve

Additionally, there are versions of the 3S kit available with the Air Lift Performance V2 or ALP3 controller or just the smartphone app for added convenience.

KONl Sport struts and shocks are the industry leader for user adjustable damping for daily drivers to weekend warriors. KONl Sport's familiar yellow color has for decades meant superior motion control and adjustability for the discerning driving enthusiast.

• Big handling improvements
• Reasonable ride quality
• Re-buildable for custom vehicle setups
• Best KONl shock for all lowering springs
• Lifetime Warranty

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This product fits the following BMWs:
E46 323i 325i 328i 330i Sedan (models with standard suspension)

Bilstein strut/shock package for stock springs. Set includes 2 front Bilstein B6 Performance shocks and 2 rear Bilstein B6 Performance shocks. Includes top nuts and rear lower shock washers. The stock rear dust boots are re-used. The Bilstein B6 Performance Shock is designed for use with stock springs. These shocks provide improved handling and stability without sacrificing ride comfort.


This Bilstein B6 Performance shock package fits the following BMWs:

2001-2006 E46 M3, M3 Convertible

The Bilstein B8 Performance Plus Kit includes two front struts and two rear shocks. These shocks are for use with lowered springs such as from H&R or Eibach. We do not recommend that you use them with any factory spring, including factory sport package springs. With the increased damping rates from stock you will have much more control over body motions. These will give a much more buttoned down and taut feeling with lowering springs compared to stock shocks.

These shocks fit the following BMWs:

1999-2000 E46 323i, 323ci, 323ci Convertible, 323i Wagon
2001-2005 E46 325i, 325ci, 325ci Convertible, 325i Wagon
1999-2000 E46 328i, 328ci, 328ci Convertible
2001-2005 E46 330i,330ci, 330ci Convertible

**FOR VEHICLES WITH SPORT SUSPENSION

Hotchkis Sport Suspension products have been developed with strength, reliability, fitment, appearance, and durability all factored into their products to ensure that customers are never left unsatisfied. Suspension components are exposed to not only the elements, but also constant ever changing forces that will push the limits of any performance component to its breaking point if not built to a superior quality. This is especially true in vehicles with lowered suspension. Make sure your suspension is ready for any abuse thrown its way with Hotchkis Performance Sway Bars.

Performance sway bars allow you to take corners aggressively while still keeping the wheels firmly planted and reducing body roll, all without reducing overall ride quality. Hotchkis sway bars feature powder coated tubular steel construction for maximum durability and stiffness. Every kit includes the essential components needed for an easy installation and to ensure you get the most from your sway bars.

Features:

• Improves Cornering
• Reduces Body Roll
• CNC Bent For A Precise Fit
• Lightweight Hollow Construction
• Grease-able Polyurethane Bushings
• Powder Coated For Durability
• Tested And Tuned For Best Performance

Specs: 1-3/16 in. (30mm) Tubular Front Bar 3 Way Adjustable. Rate Increase vs. Stock +11% +28% +49%. 1 in. (25mm) Tubular Rear Bar 2 Way Adjustable. Rate Increase vs. Stock +79% +105%.

Fits the following BMWs:
2001-2006 E46 BMW M3

Eliminate the most common sources of suspension slop with our all new Turner Suspension Refresh Kits that feature only OEM parts! We do not include any "cheap parts" in our refresh kits to ensure long-lasting reliability and noise-free suspension.

This Level 1 kit replaces:

Front Control Arms
Front Control Arm Bushings
Front Ball Joints

The Bilstein B8 Performance Plus Kit includes two front struts and two rear shocks. These shocks are for use with lowered springs such as from H&R or Eibach. We do not recommend that you use them with any factory spring, including factory sport package springs. With the increased damping rates from stock you will have much more control over body motions. These will give a much more buttoned down and taut feeling with lowering springs compared to stock shocks.

These shocks fit the following BMWs:

2001-2005 E46 325xi, 325xi Wagon
2001-2005 E46 330xi

Control arm bushings play a key role in connecting the wheels to the chassis of the vehicle. Tasked with keeping suspension geometry in check while absorbing noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) factory rubber bushings were engineered to provide a balance of comfort and control. As a factory bushing ages, it becomes brittle and begins to harden. When this happens the bushing will actually shrink and allow excess play in the suspension joint. This is typically felt by a sudden jerk forward after the car comes to a stop and is a leading cause of "sloppy" or "loose" suspension feel. By replacing the bushing with a full polyurethane unit or using a bushing insert, this play is eliminated since the suspension joint is being supported by a much stiffer material that will not harden or shrink over time. Additionally, the inherent stiffness of the urethane material translates body forces much more directly. This means steering inputs from the driver are effectively transferred to the wheels and vital road information is transmitted properly from the wheels to the driver.

Powerflex street bushings are ideal for street driven vehicles and those that see occasional autocross or track time. Need bushings for a dedicated track car? Powerflex Black Series bushings are the ultimate in track and race bushings. Featuring 95A durometer polyurethane, Black Series bushings are 25% stiffer than street bushings. Engineered to perform, Powerflex performance polyurethane control arm bushings offer a supreme level of control, while still providing enough comfort for the street, with advanced polyurethane that reduces NVH that often accompanies lesser bushings. Expect improved steering feel, turn in, more responsive handling and overall improved chassis composure with Powerflex performance polyurethane control arm bushings.

Poweflex is a leading manufacturer of aftermarket suspension bushings. Using state of the art design and manufacturing, all replacement bushings are engineered to out-perform and out-last the ones that came in the car. Each line of bushings is meticulously tested and then re-tested to ensure perfect fitment and enduring quality through the life of the vehicle. A full lifetime warranty backs every one of their products and demonstrates the level of confidence and commitment Powerflex has to their customers. 

Koni suspension has taken their long running FSD (Frequency Selective Dampening) Technology and improved upon it to create their new Special Active suspension package. Improving handling while also improving the comfort of your BMW's ride, Special Active shocks and struts prove they are a top contender in the replacement suspension market.

Koni's Special Active dampers adapt to the continuous imperfect road conditions in order to provide you with a more responsive and smoother ride. Thanks to multiple generations of suspension expertise, these shocks and struts rival expensive ride control systems of newer vehicles but at a cost that is significantly lower and a capability to be retrofitted into existing vehicles.

Designed by Koni for the vehicle's original stock ride height, these are not intended to be used with lowering springs and will perform best when paired with stock springs.

Koni Special Active Features:

• KONI’s latest generation of Frequency Selective Damping Technology
•  Improves safety and road holding
•  Technology proven on over 1.5 million factory equipped vehicles
•  Secure and stable feeling for spirited driving
•  Unrivaled aftermarket solution can be fitted to most new and older cars
•  Driving refinement for cars, trucks, SUVs, etc.
•  Technology that rivals expensive Original Equipment electronic systems
•  Performance for driver and comfort for passengers in one

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Fits the following BMWs:
2000-2006 E46 BMW RWD models WITHOUT factory sport/ZHP suspension