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BMW E46 Chassis Reinforcement Front, Coupé Saloon Touring Compact

With this E46 chassis reinforcement for the front, you make the inner wings under the front wings of your BMW E46 a lot stiffer. This part of the body stays unreinforced even with an extensive roll cage, while the front suspension works on it fully during drifting and track work.

The set is suitable for the E46 coupé, saloon, Touring and Compact. Because older cars often differ slightly from the factory shape, the plates are designed so that you can easily make them fit your body. A logical step for anyone building an E46 seriously for the track.

Key benefits of the E46 chassis reinforcement for the front

• Stiffer inner wings under the front wings, an area that a roll cage does not reinforce
• Fits the E46 coupé, saloon, Touring and Compact
• Easy to make fit on a body that differs slightly from the factory shape
• Made of 3 mm thick S355 steel
• Stamped and bent into the right shape
• Weight: 6.35 kg

Suitable for

BMW 3 Series E46 coupé, saloon, Touring and Compact

• BMW E46 coupé
• BMW E46 saloon
• BMW E46 Touring
• BMW E46 Compact

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0235
• Application: reinforcement of the inner wings under the front wings
• Material: S355 steel
• Thickness: 3 mm
• Production: stamped and bent
• Weight: 6.35 kg

Installation and delivery

For installation, the front wing and the inner wheel arch liner have to come off. Hold the plates against the inner wing and work them where necessary, so that they sit flush over the entire surface. One of the photos shows how the plates are tapped into shape with a hammer.

Work on bare, clean metal and protect all seams and holes against rust after installation. This is a job for someone with experience in bodywork. If you are unsure about the best mounting method for your car, please contact us.

More parts for a stiffer E46 can be found in the chassis and subframe reinforcements category. The E46 chassis reinforcement for the front combines well with the front strut tower reinforcement for the E46.

What a roll cage does for the interior, these plates do for the front of your E46.

Why choose this reinforcement?

The front of an E46 takes a lot of punishment in drifting and on the track. Steering forces and the load from the suspension make the thin metal around the inner wings flex. With the E46 chassis reinforcement for the front, you absorb that movement with 3 mm S355 steel. The result is a sturdier base for the front suspension, without complicated custom work.

Frequently asked questions

Does the E46 chassis reinforcement for the front fit every E46?

It fits the coupé, saloon, Touring and Compact. The fit for the convertible has not been confirmed.

Where exactly does the reinforcement go?

On the inner wings under the front wings, the part of the front end that a roll cage does not reach.

How heavy is the set?

The set weighs 6.35 kg and is made of 3 mm thick S355 steel.

Does the set also fit a body that is no longer perfectly straight?

Yes. The plates are designed so that you can easily adapt them to a body that differs from the factory shape.

What do I have to remove for installation?

In any case the front wing and the inner wheel arch liner. Depending on the car, it can also be handy to take the bumper off, so that you can work freely on the inner wing.

Do I also need a roll cage?

No. The reinforcement works independently of a roll cage and is also useful in a car without a cage.

Delivery outside the European Union: different shipping costs may apply. Don’t worry: we will email you as soon as possible after your order and agree the shipping with you. You are not committed to anything without your consent.