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BMW E46 Boot Floor Reinforcement Heavy Duty (RACP)

This E46 boot floor reinforcement is a repair and reinforcement kit for the inside of the rear floor of the BMW 3 Series E46, around the mounts of the rear axle carrier. This area is known as the RACP (rear axle carrier panel) and is a common weak spot. With this kit you reinforce the floor or repair it from inside the boot.

The kit is intended for E46 owners who want to repair or prevent cracks around the rear axle mounting, for example on a drift or circuit car. A cover plate for the repair area and longer bolts are included.

Key benefits of the E46 boot floor reinforcement

• Reinforces or repairs the floor around the mounts of the rear axle carrier
• Fitted from inside the boot, on the inside of the floor
• S355 steel plate, 3 mm thick
• Laser-cut and CNC-bent
• Bends shaped so that you can tap them to fit against the body with a hammer
• Includes a cover plate for the repair area
• Includes longer bolts for fitting the rear axle carrier

Suitable for

BMW 3 Series E46

• BMW 3 Series E46
• E46 with cracks in the floor around the rear axle mounting
• E46 drift and circuit projects that are reinforced as a precaution

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0329
• Application: inside of the rear floor, rear axle carrier mount (RACP)
• Material: S355 steel plate
• Thickness: 3 mm
• Production: laser-cut, bent on CNC press brakes
• Fitting: welded into the original floor
• Included: cover plate for the repair area and longer bolts
• Weight (shipping): 4 kg

Installation and delivery

To fit the E46 boot floor reinforcement, part of the floor is opened up from inside the boot. Through that opening you insert the reinforcement, which then has to be welded to the original floor. So it cannot be done without welding. The bent edges are shaped so that you can tap them to fit against the body with a hammer. Finally, you close off the repair area with the supplied cover plate and secure the rear axle carrier with the longer bolts.

Please note: these cars are more than 20 years old and may differ from their factory condition, for example because of earlier repairs. So trial-fit everything carefully beforehand and have the welding done by an experienced panel beater. Protect the welded areas against rust afterwards.

You will find more reinforcements in the chassis and subframe reinforcements category. If you also want to tackle the front mount of the rear axle carrier, take a look at the E46 floor reinforcement for the rear axle carrier.

You repair a crack in the RACP properly once, with 3 mm steel welded into the floor.

Why choose this E46 boot floor reinforcement?

Cracks around the rear axle mounting are a well-known and annoying problem on the E46. This kit made of 3 mm S355 steel repairs and reinforces the area from inside the boot. The parts are laser-cut and CNC-bent, but can still be shaped to your body with a hammer. With the cover plate and the longer bolts in the kit, you have everything to finish the job neatly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the RACP?

RACP stands for rear axle carrier panel: the part of the floor where the rear axle carrier is attached to the body.

Does the E46 boot floor reinforcement have to be welded?

Yes. The reinforcement is inserted through an opening in the floor and has to be welded to the original floor.

What is included in the E46 boot floor reinforcement kit?

The reinforcement made of 3 mm S355 steel, a cover plate for the repair area and longer bolts for fitting the rear axle carrier.

Does the kit also fit if my car has been repaired before?

You can tap the bends to fit against the body with a hammer. Because older cars may differ from their factory condition, you should allow for some fitting and measuring work.

Can I fit this myself?

Only fit the E46 boot floor reinforcement yourself if you have experience with panel work and welding. Otherwise, have it done by a bodywork specialist.

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