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Front Strut Brace BMW E30 4-Cylinder

A BMW E30 4 cylinder is light and playful, but after forty years the front end of this classic soon starts to flex a little. This front strut brace connects the two towers with a steel profile and fits all standard four-cylinder engines of the E30: the 1.6, the 1.8 and the 1.8is. An E30 fitted with a 1.8is from the E36 can also use this brace.

For anyone preparing their E30 for rally, drift or a club race, or who simply wants a youngtimer with sharper steering, this is a first suspension upgrade that you feel straight away in the steering wheel.

Key benefits of the strut brace for the BMW E30 4 cylinder

• Fits all standard four-cylinder engines of the E30: 1.6, 1.8 and 1.8is
• Also for an E36 1.8is swap in the E30
• Steel main profile, flat oval 40 x 20 mm, 3 mm wall
• Laser-cut plates with pressed holes, bent on a CNC press brake
• MIG/MAG-welded in special welding jigs by an experienced welder
• Tested in competitions, including drift and rally
• Black powder coating that suits any paint colour

Suitable for

BMW 3 Series E30 with four-cylinder engine

• BMW E30 with 1.6 engine
• BMW E30 with 1.8 engine
• BMW E30 with 1.8is engine
• BMW E30 with a 1.8is from the E36 fitted

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0011
• Position: front
• Main profile: flat oval steel of 40 x 20 mm
• Wall thickness: 3 mm
• Plates: laser-cut, CNC-bent, mounting holes pressed
• Production: MIG/MAG-welded in special welding jigs
• Finish: black powder-coated
• Weight: 2.84 kg

Installation and delivery

The plates at both ends go on top of the front strut towers. On a car of this age, it pays to first check the towers for rust and small cracks and to clean the contact surfaces. Put the brace in place, fit everything loosely and then tighten the bolts evenly. While you are at it, it is wise to check the strut mounts on a BMW E30 4 cylinder as well.

Tighten the bolts with the E30 on its wheels, so that the front axle is in the ride position. You will find more parts to stiffen your classic in our strut braces category. If you also have a four-cylinder E36 in the garage, take a look at the strut brace for the E36 4-cylinder.

A classic with a tight front end drives the way it should again.

Why choose this strut brace for the BMW E30 4 cylinder?

This brace is made for the BMW E30 4 cylinder and has already proven itself at drift and rally events. The 3 mm steel profile and the pressed mounting holes provide a solid connection, while the black coating suits an original or a built-up engine bay. The E36 1.8is swap has also been taken into account, which is handy for anyone who has already modified their E30.

Frequently asked questions

Does this brace fit an E30 with a 1.8is from the E36?

Yes, an E30 with a fitted E36 1.8is is explicitly listed as compatible.

Is there a version for the six-cylinder E30?

This version is only for the four-cylinder 1.6, 1.8 and 1.8is engines. If you are unsure whether your BMW E30 4 cylinder is on that list, please get in touch with us.

How much does the strut brace for the BMW E30 4 cylinder weigh?

The brace weighs 2.84 kg.

What material is it made of?

Steel with a 40 x 20 mm flat oval profile and a wall thickness of 3 mm.

Where was the brace tested?

According to the manufacturer, it has been tested under tough conditions at various competitions, including drift and rally.

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.