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

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

T#:16167

Part#: 51717895250

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Connects the strut brace bar to the strut tower.

GENUINE BMW BRACKET RIGHT

ECS Carbon Fiber Strut Bar Kit - Silver - E46

T#:367414

Part#: ECSCF03B03-ACE

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Enhance your BMW's handling prowess with ECS Tuning's Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Bar. This lightweight and incredibly rigid strut bar kit braces the shock towers together, preventing flex and alignment changes during aggressive driving. Crafted from carbon fiber, it not only offers a lightweight solution but also adds an attractive touch to your engine bay.

Prevents strut tower flex and alignment changes during aggressive driving
Lightweight and rigid carbon fiber construction
Adds a unique and stylish look to your engine bay
High gloss carbon fiber bar with silver CNC machined tower plates and stainless steel hardware
Not compatible with SULEV M56 engine models

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Genuine BMW OEM M3 strut Bar - E46 M3

T#:12598

Part#: 51717895414

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GENUINE BMW FRONT TRANSVERSE ELEMENT:517162

Genuine BMW Covering Right - 51717895252

T#:117966

Part#: 51717895252

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Genuine BMW COVERING RIGHT

Genuine BMW Front Subframe Brace

For vehicles with production date from 02/2001

T#:12808

Part#: 51717028433

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

Fall-Line Motorsports Rear Strut Brace - E46 M3

T#:5498486

Part#: FLM-E46-RSTRUT

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Rigidity and reinforcement are two vital components in chassis tuning. Competition tested for real-world benefit, the Fall-Line rear strut brace helps to minimize chassis flex and body roll under load, aspiring confidence through corners on the circuit and off.

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ECS Carbon Fiber Strut Bar Kit - E46 Non-M

Not compatible with coilovers that have adjustable dampening knobs on top.

T#:367413

Part#: ECSCF03BW03ACEB

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The Carbon Fiber ECS strut tower bar kit offers more than just good looks - it also serves to protect strut towers from "mushrooming" or other deformation caused by rough roads or vehicles with stiff suspension and helps to triangulate the front end, providing more consistent suspension geometry with less chassis flex. Strut tower plates should sit flush against the strut towers. If this is not the case, your strut towers are to some extent deformed. This can be easily remedied in minor cases with a block of wood and a hammer. Carbon fiber is an excellent addition to any vehicle and offers a very unique look that is found on some of the most exotic vehicles on the road today. This strut bar kit features a clean woven design that is sure to look phenomenal for years to come and will compliment absolutely any engine bay. Don't settle for a boring stainless steel or aluminum strut bar, your BMW deserves the best. Features high gloss carbon fiber bar and black CNC machines tower plates with stainless steel hardware. Not for SULEV M56 engine models.

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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

T#:12697

Part#: 31111096431

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

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