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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T#:16167
Part#: 51717895250
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Connects the strut brace bar to the strut tower.

 

GENUINE BMW BRACKET RIGHT

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T#:12813
Part#: 51717895249
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Connects the strut brace bar to the strut tower.

GENUINE BMW BRACKET LEFT:517160

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T#:12598
Part#: 51717895414
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GENUINE BMW FRONT TRANSVERSE ELEMENT:517162

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T#:117966
Part#: 51717895252
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Genuine BMW COVERING RIGHT

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T#:50837389
Part#: RE.RBE46
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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 Brace
For vehicles with production date from 02/2001
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T#:12808
Part#: 51717028433
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Genuine BMW Reinforcement Plate -
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E46,E85,E86


Genuine BMW Front Subframe Reinforcement
For vehicles with production date up to 02/2001 For vehicles with production date up to 11/1999
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T#:12697
Part#: 31111096431
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Genuine BMW Reinforcement -
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E46