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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Megan Racing - Corporate Logo
T#:582121
Part#: MRSBE46FU1P
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Enhance Your BMW's Cornering Performance with This Strut Tower Bar

Looking to minimize chassis flex during demanding cornering with your BMW? Your search ends here. This meticulously crafted front strut tower bar is the solution you've been seeking. Tailored for BMW enthusiasts, it expertly connects the front strut towers, significantly reducing chassis flex and elevating stability during intense cornering maneuvers.

Key Features:

  • Chassis Flex Mitigation: Engineered with precision, this strut tower bar effectively mitigates chassis flex, ensuring your BMW maintains a solid and responsive stance during aggressive cornering.
  • Improved Cornering Performance: Experience a notable enhancement in your BMW's cornering performance, granting you more control and confidence in every turn.
  • Custom Fit for BMW: This bar is exclusively designed for BMW vehicles, ensuring a perfect fit and maximum performance enhancement.
  • Enhanced Stability: By connecting the front strut towers, it elevates overall stability, making your BMW even more poised and responsive on the road.
  • Turner Motorsport Approved: With the backing of Turner Motorsport's reputation for quality, rest assured that this strut tower bar meets the highest standards.

Elevate your BMW's cornering performance and reduce chassis flex with this front strut tower bar. Turner Motorsport has the solution you've been looking for.

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IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:5282924
Part#: IRPRSMP-30
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$ 27.99 USD
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IRP (Individual Race Parts) is a performance aftermarket parts company that focuses on high quality and long term reliability. Rear shock mount reinforcement plates by IRP that fit a large number of E chassis 3 series cars between E30, E36, E46 and also the Z3 and Z4.
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Racing Dynamics - Corporate Logo
T#:3562
Part#: 1969946012
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$ 245.00 USD
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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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Genuine BMW - Corporate Logo
T#:12813
Part#: 51717895249
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Connects the strut brace bar to the strut tower.

GENUINE BMW BRACKET LEFT:517160


Genuine BMW - Corporate Logo
T#:16167
Part#: 51717895250
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Connects the strut brace bar to the strut tower.

 

GENUINE BMW BRACKET RIGHT

Racing Dynamics - Corporate Logo
T#:1426
Part#: 1969946211
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$ 215.00 USD
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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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IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:401359
Part#: IRPFSB-46
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$ 199.99 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 and to add to the looks of the engine bay.

Easily installed with basic hand tools.

Fits the following BMW chassis:
E46 BMW All Submodels

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Genuine BMW - Corporate Logo
T#:12598
Part#: 51717895414
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$ 269.99 USD
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GENUINE BMW FRONT TRANSVERSE ELEMENT:517162

Genuine BMW Front Subframe Brace
For vehicles with production date from 02/2001
Genuine BMW - Corporate Logo
T#:12808
Part#: 51717028433
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2% off MSRP $ 318.99

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$ 312.99 USD
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$ 312.99 USD


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


Genuine BMW - Corporate Logo
T#:117966
Part#: 51717895252
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Genuine BMW COVERING RIGHT
IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:401435
Part#: IRPRSB-46
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$ 215.99 USD
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$ 215.99 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:
E46 BMW All Submodels

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Karbonius Composites - Corporate Logo
T#:28104795
Part#: E46SB01-CF-2-AS
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$ 1,195.00 USD
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Karbonius Composites has taken inspiration from BMW's performance strut bar to create their own strut bar. The result is an extremely strong but light brace, which adds not only strength and stability, but also a spectacular eye-catching look. Strut tower braces are very common and effective upgrades for a vehicle that allow for improved structural strength while preventing tower flex and alignment changes during spirited driving. This brace is constructed with carbon fiber and comes with a matte finish, natural aluminum color for the tower mounts, and a clear varnish with no logos underlaid. Includes titanium nuts for mounting. No other modifications needed to install. Estimated shipping time from order 3-5 weeks. Features: Perfect fitment and easy installation. 100% carbon fiber Exclusive and numbered piece 6 titanium nuts included. 2-year warranty
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Racing Dynamics Front Strut Brace - E46
May not fit with some camber plates - please research before purchasing
Racing Dynamics - Corporate Logo
T#:1431
Part#: 1969946100
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$ 325.00 USD
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$ 325.00 USD
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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
Genuine BMW - Corporate Logo
T#:12697
Part#: 31111096431
Special Order: No Guaranteed ETA
1% off MSRP $ 115.99

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$ 114.99 USD
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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