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BMW E46 Front Strut Brace

This steel E46 front strut bar makes the front end of your BMW stiffer by connecting the two front strut towers. It fits every body style of the 3 Series E46 and all engines, with the exception of the four-cylinder M43 and the S54 from the M3. You notice the effect straight away: the car turns in more sharply and stays calmer on a bumpy road.

The E46 is one of the most popular base cars for drifting and club racing. Especially with six-cylinder engines, coilovers and the grip of semi-slicks, the towers have a hard time. This brace is then a simple and effective upgrade.

Key benefits of the BMW E46 front strut bar

• All body styles of the E46
• Virtually all engines: only the M43 and the S54 are excluded
• Flat oval steel profile of 40 x 20 mm
• 3 mm wall for maximum stiffness
• Plates laser-cut, CNC-bent and with pressed holes
• Certified MIG/MAG welding in dedicated jigs
• Tested in drifting and rallying

Suitable for

BMW 3 Series E46

• BMW 3 Series E46, all body styles
• All engine versions, except the M43
• Not for the M3 with S54 engine

For the M3 E46 we have a separate brace: the front strut brace for the BMW M3 E46.

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0011
• Position: front
• Profile: steel, flat oval, 40 x 20 mm
• Wall thickness: 3 mm
• Plates: laser-cut and CNC-bent, holes pressed
• Welding: MIG/MAG in welding jigs, certified welder
• Finish: black powder coating
• Weight: 2.84 kg

Installation and delivery

The brace is mounted with the plates on top of the front towers. Clean the top of the towers first, put the brace in place and tighten the nuts hand-tight. Then tighten them crosswise in a few steps with a torque wrench, with the car on its wheels. This way the brace sits free of stress.

After the first few hundred kilometres, check the nuts once more. For anyone who regularly goes on track, a quick check of the E46 front strut bar is part of the routine check before every event.

Our full range is in the strut braces category. Want to tackle the rear as well? Then take a look at the rear strut brace for the BMW E46.

A stiff front end is the basis of every well-steering E46, on the road and on track.

Why choose this BMW E46 front strut bar?

You get an E46 front strut bar made specifically for this BMW, which fits all body styles and virtually all engines. The heavy profile with a 3 mm wall and the certified welds make sure it does not give way, even in drifting or rallying. The black coating completes the package.

Frequently asked questions

Does the brace fit my E46 coupé or Touring?

Yes, the E46 front strut bar fits all E46 body styles, so you can simply use it to reinforce the front end of your coupé or Touring.

Which engines are excluded?

The M43 four-cylinder and the S54 of the M3. The brace fits all other engines.

What does an E46 front strut bar do?

It keeps the front towers in place, so the car turns in more directly and the front end flexes less in corners.

Can I fit the brace myself?

Yes, with normal tools and a torque wrench you can do it in your own garage.

Do I also need a brace for the rear?

Not necessarily, but it does help. With a brace front and rear, the whole car becomes stiffer and the balance between the front and rear axle stays better.

What is the weight?

The E46 front strut bar weighs 2.84 kg.

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.