Front Strut Bars

If you are concerned about strut tower mushrooming and looking for improved handling, the M7 Strut Tower Brace (STB) is the solution. This is the ONLY strut tower brace on the market that features anti-mushrooming technology.

Repeatedly, we've heard the same complaint: strut towers mushroom after heavy impacts from shocks and low aspect ratio tires. Initially, the shock towers take on a barely visible convex shape, but if compared to the original sheet metal, you'll find the horizontal plane has moved as much as 3/8" upwards, making alignment nearly impossible.

This issue often shows up as a slight pull to the left or right, depending on which strut tower is affected. The M7 Strut Tower Brace's end mounting plates solve this problem by sandwiching the sheet metal and shock top plate, creating a reinforced surface that won't bend, even during hard impacts.

The M7 STB features 1/2" (13mm) thick end plates that add extra strength to the strut towers, preventing mushrooming and potentially costly repairs. The cross brace significantly improves handling by adding torsional stiffness to the front body structure, helping keep your tires planted and pointed in the direction you want to go, especially during hard turns. Machined from billet aluminum and matte black powder coated, the M7 Strut Tower Brace boasts a durable black finish that looks great and won't chip or oxidize.

We have customers who won't drive their new MINI off the lot without one and dealers that sell every new MINI with either the M7 Strut Reinforcement Plates or the M7 Strut Tower Brace.

Concerned about clearance? No worries. The M7 STB profile is designed to clear both stock and aftermarket cold air intakes and ECUs. Its modular design allows easy access to the oil filter or any other accessories that might normally be blocked and require removal of the entire brace.

Installation is a snap (often taking less than 20 minutes)! No need for new nuts—the brace uses the three stock nuts on each side. Installation instructions are available online by clicking the "INSTALLATION" link on this page.

The M7 Strut Reinforcement Plates and the M7 Strut Tower Brace are two separate products that address strut tower mushrooming (you only need one or the other).

If your MINI is mainly a daily driver, the M7 Strut Reinforcement Plates are sufficient. If you have performance driving in mind, the M7 Strut Tower Brace is what you're looking for!

Please note:

• You cannot buy the SRPs and attach the cross-bar at a later time.
• The brace does not directly fit on the R50 and R52 Non-"S" Cooper due to limited hood clearance of the non-supercharged cars. It will fit but may push up on the hood slightly, requiring molding or cutting of the hood insulation after installation.
• Trimming of the underhood insulation material may be required to fully clear this brace. This is a very tight space.

Reduces chassis flex for improved handling and control. Beautiful carbon weave for both a functional and aesthetic enhancing upgrade for your G20 or G42!

The G20 and G42 come in a variety of different models offering a variety of performance options. Whether you have a B48 or B58 they both provide an exhilarating driving experience but are missing a key component found on the M3 and M4, chassis bracing. Taking performance cues from the more performance based "M" chassis we are able to bring an immense value add to your new 2 or 3 series to get the most out of your driving experience with our new 3-point strut brace. This is the only strut brace on the market that takes the handling characteristics from the M3 and puts them to use on your vehicle.

An instant upgrade with no modification needed. Fits directly on your vehicle utilizing factory hardware and supplied stud kit. Designed for both street and track use this 2 piece strut brace is mounted together to create one uniform brace for the best improvement in handling.

Strut tower braces are an excellent and common handling upgrade that work by bracing the shock towers together to reduce chassis flex during cornering. Our engineers designed and tested our one of a kind carbon fiber strut brace in-house to increase chassis rigidity and improve handling during aggressive driving in your 2 or 3 series G chassis BMW. Turner Motorsport has engineered a lightweight* and extremely rigid strut brace kit comprised of carbon fiber with billet aluminum end brackets that will not only enhance your driving experience but also provide an eye-catching addition to your engine bay. This addition gets your chassis once step closer to competing with the BMW M cars that come equipped with factory strut braces!

Our Turner Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Brace for your G20/G42 is incredible! Not just a show piece, This front strut brace is a precision engineered structural component that ensures power is transferred properly and not lost through chassis flex, without any increase in NVH. Adding the strut tower brace allows cornering load to be distributed more competently between both strut towers to reduce chassis flex, preventing changes in wheel alignment geometry that can negatively impact handling.

Carbon fiber is an excellent addition on any vehicle, and offers a very unique look that is found on some of the most exotic vehicles on the road today. This strut brace kit features a clean woven design that is sure to look phenomenal for years to come, and will absolutely compliment your engine bay. This kit includes everything you need for installation.

Design:

CAD designed for perfect integration with the stock mounting locations and features in the engine bay.
Utilizes the factory mounting hardware and supplied mounting studs
Designed with an oval cross-sectional area for increased rigidity
Manufactured using structural carbon fiber with a 2x2 twill weave outer layer for increased rigidity and a great look in the engine bay.
The aluminum chassis mounts are machined from 6061-T6, type II black anodized and bonded to the carbon structure to ensure secure and strong mounting of the strut brace to the chassis.
Performance and Benefits:

Increases structural rigidity of the chassis
Direct fitment
Functional and aesthetic upgrade
Hand-laid Gloss Carbon Fiber
Billet aluminum mounting