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Rear Strut Brace BMW E30

With this E30 rear strut bar you connect the two rear strut towers of your BMW to each other. This gives the thirty-year-old body more stiffness at the rear, so that the rear axle responds more calmly and predictably. The brace is made for the E30 coupé and saloon.

An E30 is light, rear-wheel drive and ideal for learning to drift or for building a club racer. Especially on an older car like this with sportier suspension, it pays to reinforce the rear, so that the suspension does the work and not the body.

Key benefits of the E30 rear strut bar

• More stiffness at the rear on an older body
• Flat oval profile of 40 x 20 mm steel with a 3 mm wall thickness
• Certified MIG/MAG welding, done in fixed welding jigs
• Plates laser-cut and bent on CNC press brakes
• Pressed mounting holes for a tight fit
• Black powder coating that suits any paint colour
• Proven in drift and rally competitions

Suitable for

BMW 3 Series E30

• BMW E30 coupé (two-door)
• BMW E30 saloon (four-door)
• BMW E30 Touring: only after minor modifications, ask us how beforehand

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0012
• Location in the car: rear strut towers
• Profile: flat oval steel, 40 x 20 mm
• Wall thickness: 3 mm
• Plates: laser-cut, CNC-bent, mounting holes pressed
• Welding: MIG/MAG by a certified welder in special jigs
• Colour and finish: black powder-coated
• Weight: 1.84 kg

Installation and delivery

The plates of the brace fit over the upper shock absorber mounts in the rear towers. On the coupé and saloon, you fix it there without any welding. If you want to fit the E30 rear strut bar in a Touring, minor modifications are needed. In that case, please contact us first and we will explain what needs to be done.

Because most E30s have quite a few years behind them by now, it is wise to check the panel around the towers for rust and small cracks while you fit the brace. That way you reinforce the rear of the BMW E30 on a sound basis. Retighten all nuts after a few hundred kilometres.

Also take a look at the other braces in our strut braces category, or the rear strut brace for the BMW E36 if you also have an E36 in the garage.

An old E30 does not get stiffer with age: a steel brace between the rear towers does help with that.

Why choose this E30 rear strut bar?

It is a simple and sturdy construction that has already proven itself in drifting and rallying. The flat oval profile with a 3 mm wall is strong without being bulky, and the welding is done in jigs so that every brace has the same dimensions. This gives you a reliable upgrade for a classic that still has years to go.

Frequently asked questions

Does the E30 rear strut bar fit a Touring?

Yes, but only after minor modifications. It fits the coupé and saloon directly. Ask us beforehand what is needed for the Touring.

What material is the E30 rear strut bar made of?

Steel: a flat oval profile of 40 x 20 mm with a 3 mm wall, black powder-coated.

What does the brace weigh?

The complete E30 rear strut bar weighs 1.84 kg. That is little extra weight for the gain in stiffness.

Has the E30 rear strut bar been tested?

Yes, it has been proven under tough conditions in drift and rally competitions.

Do I need special tools for it?

No, ordinary spanners and a torque wrench are enough for the coupé and saloon.

Will I notice the difference on the road?

Yes. With a stiffer rear end on your BMW E30, the car feels tighter in quick changes of direction and the rear axle responds more calmly to bumps in a corner.

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.