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BMW E36 Chassis Reinforcement Front, Saloon Touring Compact

This front E36 chassis reinforcement stiffens the inner wings under the front wings of the BMW E36 saloon, Touring and Compact. That is a part of the body that is not reinforced even by an extensive roll cage, while the front suspension pulls hard on it during drifting and track work.

Older bodies often deviate slightly from the factory shape. That is why the reinforcements are designed so that you can easily make them fit your panels. Ideal if you are building an E36 as a drift or track car and want to tighten up the front end of the car.

Key benefits of the front E36 chassis reinforcement

• Stiffens the inner wings under the front wings, where a roll cage does not reach
• Easy to make fit on a body that is no longer exactly to factory dimensions
• Made of 3 mm thick S355 steel, a strong structural steel grade
• Stamped and bent, so in the right shape straight away
• Specifically for the saloon, Touring and Compact
• Weight: 4.75 kg

Suitable for

BMW 3 Series E36 saloon, Touring and Compact

• BMW E36 saloon
• BMW E36 Touring
• BMW E36 Compact

Do you have an E36 coupé? There is a separate version with a different shape for it.

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0231
• Application: reinforcement of the inner wings under the front wings
• Material: S355 steel
• Thickness: 3 mm
• Production: stamped and bent
• Version: saloon, Touring and Compact
• Weight: 4.75 kg

Installation and delivery

Before installation, remove the front wing and the wheel arch liner so that you can reach the inner wing properly. Hold the reinforcements against the panel and bend them slightly where necessary until they sit flush everywhere. In the installation photos, the reinforcement is bolted to the panel. If you want the strongest possible connection, you can also have the parts welded in by an experienced welder.

Clean the panels beforehand and treat drill holes and welds against rust afterwards. Since you are working on the front anyway, check the strut towers at the same time.

In our chassis and subframe reinforcements category you will find more parts for a stiffer E36. A good addition to this E36 chassis reinforcement for the front is the front strut tower reinforcement for the E36.

A roll cage makes the interior stiff; these plates do the same for the front end of your E36.

Why choose this E36 chassis reinforcement?

On an E36 that is driven hard, the front of the body flexes and moves under the forces of the suspension and the steering. With this E36 chassis reinforcement for the front, you make that area stiffer, so the suspension does its job more precisely. The plates are simple in design, made of strong S355 steel and also fit a body that is no longer perfectly straight after thirty years.

Frequently asked questions

Does this reinforcement fit an E36 coupé?

No. This version is for the saloon, Touring and Compact. There is a separate version for the coupé.

Where is the reinforcement fitted?

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

What material is the front E36 chassis reinforcement made of?

3 mm thick S355 steel, stamped and bent. The total weight is 4.75 kg.

Do I have to bend the parts to fit?

Sometimes a little. They are designed precisely so that you can easily adapt them to a body that deviates slightly from the factory shape.

Do I need a roll cage to use this reinforcement?

No. This E36 chassis reinforcement works on its own and is also useful in a car without a roll 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.