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Front Strut Brace BMW E31 840 850

With this E31 front strut bar you make the front end of your BMW stiffer. The brace is made for the 8 Series E31, the 840 and the 850, and fits all engine variants of this model. It connects the two front strut towers with a steel profile and so provides a more direct steering feel.

The E31 is a heavy, powerful grand tourer with a V8 or V12 under the bonnet. If you do not just keep such a car in the garage but also use it on winding roads or at a trackday, you benefit from a front end that stays tight. This brace is also a nice addition to the well-kept look of the engine bay.

Key benefits of the E31 front strut bar

• Specifically for the 8 Series E31, 840 and 850
• All engine variants of the E31 are suitable
• Flat oval steel of 40 x 20 mm with a 3 mm wall
• Laser-cut plates with pressed mounting holes
• MIG/MAG-welded in jigs by a certified welder
• Tested at drift and rally competitions
• Black powder coating for a professional look

Suitable for

BMW 8 Series E31

• BMW 840 E31
• BMW 850 E31
• All engine variants of the E31

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0011
• Position: front
• Main profile: flat oval steel, 40 x 20 mm
• Wall thickness: 3 mm
• Mounting plates: laser-cut and bent on a CNC press brake
• Mounting holes: pressed
• Finish: black powder coating
• Weight: 2.84 kg

Installation and delivery

The round plates fit onto the top of the front strut towers. Remove any cover caps, clean the towers and put the brace in place. Check that it is clear of hoses and cables everywhere in the crowded engine bay of the E31, and then tighten the bolts evenly. Use a torque wrench, so that both sides of the E31 front strut bar are fixed equally firmly.

Leave the car on its wheels while tightening. For other reinforcements, take a look at our strut braces for the front and rear axle category. If you also have a 7 Series from the same era alongside the 8 Series, take a look at our strut brace for the BMW E32.

A grand tourer like the 8 Series should steer just as precisely as it accelerates.

Why choose this E31 front strut bar?

For a rare car like the 8 Series, specific suspension parts are scarce. This E31 front strut bar is made for the front of the BMW 8 Series, fits all engine variants and has been tested in motorsport. The 3 mm steel profile provides stiffness, and the black coating gives the engine bay a neat finish. For many owners of this classic, it matters a great deal that the car is not extensively modified, and a strut brace is exactly that kind of manageable modification. A stiffer front end on your BMW E31 and a well-kept car go together perfectly.

Frequently asked questions

Does the brace fit both the 840 and the 850?

Yes, the E31 front strut bar fits the 840 and the 850 and all engine variants of the E31.

What does an E31 front strut bar do for my BMW?

The towers are connected to each other, so the front end flexes less in corners and the steering feels more direct.

What material is the brace made of?

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

How much does it weigh?

The E31 front strut bar weighs 2.84 kg.

What colour is the brace?

Black, finished with powder coating. That colour blends in neatly in almost any engine bay, regardless of the paint colour of the car.

Where is the brace fitted?

The brace goes on top of the front strut towers. If you are unsure about fitting it to your car, please contact us beforehand.

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.