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As much of an "Ultimate Driving Machine" it is, many BMW models unfortunately suffer from weak points in the chassis. Over the years we have uncovered many weak or failure-prone areas in the chassis and have developed our own reinforcing solutions for them. And we continue to be the leading experts on BMW chassis reinforcing. Failures can come from a number, or combination, of causes: improper maintenance, age and mileage, poor design, environmental factors, poor repair work, and over-stressing modifications. The longer you let your car go without repairing or reinforcing these areas, the closer it gets to crumbling apart. Our chassis reinforcement kits are designed to first identify potential weak points and then strengthen and reinforce the existing design.

Most of our kits are not labor intensive although welding is usually required. If you suspect your chassis may have structural problems we recommend taking it to a well-known bodyshop or restoration shop. (find out who your local BMW dealer uses - we sell many of our kits to dealer-authorized repair shops). Making the preventative fix simple and effective is better than a long and complicated repair after the failure. Our kits are not usually used for fixing existing damage (only your body shop can determine the correct course of action). But our kits have been proven under extreme conditions on racetracks around the world to prevent many of the costly - and dangerous - chassis problems.

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4mm Heavy Duty Rear Shock Mount Reinforcement Plate Set

T#:376177

Part#: 002478ECS01KT

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A very common weak point on the 3 series BMW is the sheetmetal of the rear shock tower. The sheetmetal here is relatively thin and very susceptible to stress and fatigue. A worn out shock will bottom-out more often and this energy is transferred through the bump stop and into the metal chassis. Stiffer shocks and shock mounts also put more stress on the sheetmetal. Factor in age, mileage, and environmental conditions and it's not a surprise that we see shock tower failures often. BMW addressed this issue with reinforcements of their own but our's are thicker for additional strength. This kit mounts on top of the shock tower and can either be bolted or welded in place. Because of the shape of the rear shock tower, these do not fit cabrio/convertible cars.

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Karbonius E46 M3 / 3-Series Carbon FIber Strut Brace

T#:28104800

Part#: E46SB01CF

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A strut tower bar is one of the most common and effective upgrades in a vehicle. With the installation of a strut brace, the body gets added structural strength, preventing tower flex and alignment changes during sporty driving or while at the race track. Improve your E46-Chassis BMW with the Karbonius Carbon Strut Brace! Karbonius Composites was inspired by the popular, but no longer available BMW Performance strut bar to create a version of their own. They have designed an extremely strong and lightweight brace that not only adds strength and stability, but also a spectacular eye-catching look. The carbon strut bar is manufactured in prepreg carbon fiber and cured in aluminum mold in an autoclave; while the strut tower caps are 5-axis CNC machined, and includes titanium strut tower nuts. Installation Instructions Product Details: Fits all E46 and M3 Offered in standard high gloss, 2x2 carbon weave Natural anodized aluminum strut tower caps 6 titanium nuts included Very light, only 1100g weight Perfect fitment and easy installation 100% carbon fiber prepreg Cured in aluminum mold and autoclave Controlled break zone Exclusive and numbered piece 2-year warranty NOTE: All pieces are numbered to guarantee authenticity and origin.

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Rogue Engineering V-Brace Chassis Support - E46 M3

T#:12643107

Part#: RE.899

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$ 595.00 USD

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An integral part on E46 M3 is the rear chassis "V-Brace" (BMW # 33312229899) found on all 2001-06 Convertibles and Coupe (including the CSL). This brace attaches to the outward points of the rear chassis and to the area near the rear subframe carrier. Since some of these vehicles are now over 20 years old, we have been seeing more and more of these start to rust away. We began studying the OEM part, curious as to why they were starting to rust away. We found that the two arms of the "V" are made from 38mm x 12mm (1.5" x 0.5") hollow square steel tubing, pressed ends and welded to a junction plate joining them with welds holding the arms at a specific angle. Since the arms are hollow, it helps keep the overall weight down, but does little to prevent corrosion since it is difficult to paint/coat a hollow tube. A Google search turned up very little other than used ones on eBay and new ones that turned out to be in short supply from the BMW dealer (not surprising since the car is over 20 years old). Determined to make something better, we began our engineering and R&D process. Goals of our Design; Modular design, since packaging and shipping something this large would probably be too expensive Costs would dictate material and manufacturing methods Lighter weight would be a secondary (or tertiary) goal, but also keeping in mind costs Corrosion resistant, so it would not rust from the inside out, like the OEM version After weighing the material, manufacturing and cost options, we decided to go with a fully CNC'd ACQ 6061-T6 aluminum assembly. The concept is to machine two identical arms (one part number) and have them joined with a "junction plate". The arms would be secured to the plate with Grade 8.8 grade hardware and the entire assembly would include replacement Grade 10.9 hardware to replace the original OEM hardware (which is probably original). Details of our Design; CNC'd 6061-T6 construction, secured with Grade 8.8 socket head cap screws. Included are replacement Grade 10.9 hardware to fit in the factory locations. About 4 lbs. fully assembled weight (vs. 6.25 lbs for OEM), about a 35% weight savings Anodized gray finish Modular design allows for one arm to be removed in case of exhaust removal requirement. Included in the Kit Two (2) arms of the brace assembly (they are idential) One (1) junction plate One (1) red spacer (this goes BETWEEN the brace and the chassis!) Two (2) blue spacers (these goes BETWEEN the brace and the chassis!) Four (4), M10 socket head cap screws Three (3), M10 flanged hex head bolts It is recommended that the holes used to mount the V-brace onto the car be cleaned before installation by running an M10x1.5 tap to clean each of the holes.

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Karbonius E36 M3 / 3-Series Carbon Strut Brace

T#:28104803

Part#: E36SB01

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Strut tower bar is one of the most common and effective upgrades in a vehicle. With installation of strut bar bodywork gets structural strength, preventing tower flex and alignment changes during sporty driving. Improve your BMW with Karbonius strut bar and prepare for people staring! In Karbonius Composites, we have inspired in E46 BMW performance strut bar to create our own strut bar. We have designed a piece extremely strong but light at the same time, what adds not only strength and stability, but also a spectacular eye-catching look. A strut bar manufactured in prepreg carbon fiber and cured in aluminum mold in autoclave; CNC machined manufactured in 5-axis machine. Standard finish includes varnish high gloss and natural aluminum anodized. Product Details: Fits all E36 and M3 2x2 weave Very light, only 1150 grs weight Perfect fitment and easy installation 100% carbon fiber prepreg Cured in aluminum mold and autoclave Controlled break zone Exclusive and numbered piece 2-year warranty NOTE: All pieces are numbered to guarantee authenticity and origin.

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E36, E46, Z3 Rear Shock Mount Reinforcement (Sold Each)

T#:578621

Part#: B3300044

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05-03-2026

$ 8.68 USD

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This is a direct replacement for the factory BMW rear shock mount reinforcement, as equipped by BMW on Z3 models. This also fits all E36 and E46 models as well. Turner Motorsport makes our own that are thicker but these can also do a good job of preventing cracks and deformation of the rear shock towers. Priced per reinforcement plate. Order 2 to cover both rear shock towers. From 1974 to 2019, Bavarian Autosport was one of the premier vendors for BMW and MINI auto parts. We are happy to preserve the Bav Auto legacy by continuing to carry their high-quality products into the future. All Bav Auto parts will remain unchanged in design and sourced from the same OEM suppliers to ensure long-lasting reliability. We trust these parts, accessories, and upgrades so confidently that we back every Bavarian Autosport branded component with a 2-year warranty. This item fits the following BMWs: 1992-1999 E36 BMW 318i 318is 318ti 318ic 323is 325i 325is 328i 328is M3 (not for convertible models) 1999-2006 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi M3 (not for convertible models) 1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 1.9 Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i M Roadster M Coupe

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BMW Chassis Reinforcement Kits & Parts

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4mm Heavy Duty Rear Shock Mount Reinforcement Plate Set

Karbonius E46 M3 / 3-Series Carbon FIber Strut Brace

Rogue Engineering V-Brace Chassis Support - E46 M3

Karbonius E36 M3 / 3-Series Carbon Strut Brace

E36, E46, Z3 Rear Shock Mount Reinforcement (Sold Each)

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