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BMW E46 Lower Strut Brace

This E46 lower strut brace is fitted underneath the car at the front and connects the two chassis rails of the BMW E46. The brace fits all engine versions and all body styles of the E46. You bolt it into the original holes in the chassis rails, so no extra modifications are needed.

For E46 drivers who want more stiffness in the front end on the circuit or when drifting, this is a simple addition. Besides drifting, the manufacturer also mentions it for stance cars.

Key benefits of this E46 lower strut brace

• Suitable for all engines and body styles of the E46
• Fits into the original holes in the chassis rails
• No extra modifications needed
• Made of 40 x 20 mm flat oval tubing
• 3 mm wall thickness
• Made on CNC machines and TIG-welded
• Black finish, weight 1.25 kg

Suitable for

BMW 3 Series E46, all versions

• BMW E46 saloon, coupé, convertible, Touring and Compact
• All engine versions of the E46

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0206
• Type: lower strut brace, front
• Profile: flat oval, 40 x 20 mm
• Wall thickness: 3 mm
• Production: CNC-machined and TIG-welded
• Colour: black
• Mounting: original holes in the chassis rails
• Weight: 1.25 kg
• Supplied: per piece

Installation and delivery

Fitting is simple. Put the car safely on a lift or on axle stands and locate the original holes in the chassis rails at the front. The E46 lower strut brace is bolted into those holes; drilling or other modifications are not needed. Tighten the bolts with a torque wrench and check after a few drives that everything is still secure.

On a heavily lowered car, check that enough ground clearance remains under the brace. Feel free to combine it with the front strut brace for the E46 between the strut towers in the engine bay. You will find more braces and reinforcements in our strut braces category.

A 1.25 kg oval tube that fits the original holes and connects the underside of the E46 more firmly.

Why choose this E46 lower strut brace?

A lower brace is one of the simplest reinforcements you can fit to an E46. You need no welding or drilling, and the brace fits every engine and body version of the E46. The flat oval profile with a 3 mm wall is sturdy, and the TIG welds ensure neat, strong joints.

Because the brace weighs only 1.25 kg, you add hardly any weight. That makes it suitable for both a road car and a fully built drift car.

Many E46 owners start with a brace at the top, between the strut towers. The underside of the front end is then often forgotten, even though considerable forces act there too when turning in. With this brace you tackle that area without having to change anything on the car. If you want to remove it later, you simply unbolt it.

Frequently asked questions

Does the E46 lower strut brace fit every E46?

Yes. The brace is suitable for all engine versions and all body styles of the E46.

Do I need to drill holes?

No. The brace is fitted into the original holes in the chassis rails.

What material is the brace made of?

The E46 lower strut brace is made of 40 x 20 mm flat oval tubing with a 3 mm wall thickness, CNC-machined and TIG-welded.

How many pieces do I get?

The brace is sold per piece.

Do I need a lift or axle stands for fitting?

Yes, you must be able to work safely under the front of the car. A vehicle lift is easiest, but good axle stands work too.

How heavy is the brace?

The E46 lower strut brace weighs 1.25 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.