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

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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IRP Rear Shock Mount Upper Reinforcement Plates

T#:5282924

Part#: IRPRSMP-30

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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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Genuine BMW Covering Right - 51717895252

T#:117966

Part#: 51717895252

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Genuine BMW COVERING RIGHT

RACEBRACE Strut Brace - 6 Cylinder E46 M3/3-Series

For model year 2002+ only

T#:50837389

Part#: RE.RBE46

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$ 379.00 USD

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Reinforces the strut towers against deformation while adding valuable triangulation to the front end for sharper, more predictable handling. Designed to prevent “mushrooming” and other distortion caused by rough roads or stiff suspension setups, these plates help maintain consistent suspension geometry by reducing unwanted chassis flex. The result? A more stable, confidence-inspiring front end under load. Strut tower plates are engineered to sit perfectly flush against the towers. If they don’t, it’s a sign the towers have experienced some deformation. In minor cases, this can often be corrected using a block of wood and a hammer to carefully restore the mounting surface.

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

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IRP Rear Shock Mount Upper Reinforcement Plates

Genuine BMW Covering Right - 51717895252

RACEBRACE Strut Brace - 6 Cylinder E46 M3/3-Series

Genuine BMW Front Subframe Reinforcement

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