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BMW Strut Braces & Stress Bars for BMW 3 Series E46 (1999-2005)

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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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Racing Dynamics Front Strut Brace - E46 including M3 (1999-2005 3 ser...

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T#:3562

Part#: 1969946012

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BMWs need some added chassis strengthening in the front. Racing Dynamics has the solution with a stylish polished aluminum brace, sometimes referred to as a stress bar, stressbar, strutbrace or strut brace. Easy installation.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1999-2005 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi M3

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Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Brace - E46 (No Convertibles)

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T#:1426

Part#: 1969946211

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This rear strut brace gives your E46 added chassis strengthening in the rear. Made by Racing Dynamics, this strut brace is made of lightweight aluminum, polished to a great looking finish. Fits all E46 3 series EXCEPT CONVERTIBLE .

This rear strut brace / rear stress bar fits the following BMWs:
1999-2005 E46 3 Series Sedan 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i, 330xi
2000-2006 E46 3 Series Coupe 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci
2001-2006 E46 M3 Coupe

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Genuine BMW Strut Brace Bracket, Left - 51717895249 - E46 M3 ...

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T#:12813

Part#: 51717895249

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Connects the strut brace bar to the strut tower.

GENUINE BMW BRACKET LEFT:517160

Genuine BMW Strut Tower Bracket, Right - 51717895250

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T#:16167

Part#: 51717895250

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Connects the strut brace bar to the strut tower.

GENUINE BMW BRACKET RIGHT

Genuine BMW OEM M3 strut Bar - E46 M3

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T#:12598

Part#: 51717895414

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GENUINE BMW FRONT TRANSVERSE ELEMENT:517162

Genuine BMW Front Subframe Brace

For vehicles with production date from 02/2001

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T#:12808

Part#: 51717028433

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Genuine BMW Reinforcement Plate -
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E46,E85,E86

Genuine BMW Covering Right - 51717895252

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T#:117966

Part#: 51717895252

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$ 22.99 USD

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Genuine BMW COVERING RIGHT

Racing Dynamics Front Strut Brace - E46

May not fit with some camber plates - please research before purchasing

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T#:1431

Part#: 1969946100

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This front strut brace gives your E46 added chassis strengthening up front. Made by Racing Dynamics, this strut brace is made of strong aluminum billet, precision CNC'd to look and function excellent. End plates are also billet and are machined on high speed CNC machining centers for exactness and repeatability, ensuring you of the finest strut brace available anywhere.

This front strut brace / front stress bar fits the following BMWs:
1999-2005 E46 3 Series Sedan - 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i, 330xi
2000-2006 E46 3 Series Coupe & Convt. - 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci
2001-2006 E46 M3 Coupe & Convertible

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Genuine BMW Front Subframe Reinforcement

For vehicles with production date up to 02/2001 For vehicles with production date up to 11/1999

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T#:12697

Part#: 31111096431

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1% off MSRP $ 115.99

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$ 114.99 USD

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Genuine BMW Reinforcement -
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E46

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