BMW Strut Braces & Stress Bars for BMW Z3 (1996-2002)

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BMWs need some added chassis strengthening in the front. You may notice some "chassis flex" when cornering or driving over a bumpy road. The reason for this is the incredible amount of force being applied to front strut towers. They have a tendency to flex when force is applied to them. Tying the strut towers together with a brace reduces the amount of flex and soldifies your car's chassis. Easy installation.

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Genuine BMW Strut Tower Reinforcement Plate - E36, E36 Z3
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T#:185170
Part#: 31312489795
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This is a genuine BMW strut tower reinforcement plate that is used for vehicles with stiffer springs or that are driven significantly more aggressive. These help prevent your strut tower from mushrooming by distributing the weight and force equally.
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Racing Dynamics Front Strut Brace - Z3 6 cylinder
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T#:3089
Part#: 1969936016
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Front strut brace - stressbar, BMW Z3 6-cyl/M-Roadster/M-Coupe 98-6/00 (exc S54). Each Racing Dynamics strut brace was design by professional race car engineers for chassis stiffness and ease of mounting. Each strut brace is designed using our specially designed extrusion for increased stiffness and properties to allow bending of the alloy without crimping at the bends or need to cut and weld multiple pieces (an inherently weaker design). End plates are machined on high speed CNC machining centers for exactness and repeatability ensuring the BMW owner of the finest strut brace available anywhere.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i
1998-2000 Z3 BMW Z3 M Roadster Z3 M Coupe S52 engine only
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E36 325/328/M3, Z3 2.3/2.8/MZ3 Dinan Front Strut Tower Brace ...
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T#:389074
Part#: D180-0362
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11% off MSRP
$ 575.99

MSRP stands for Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. This is the suggested retail price provided by the manufacturer, supplier or seller.

$ 511.99 USD
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A strut tower brace adds additional reinforcement to the front strut towers, tying them together for extra rigidity. This makes the whole structure stronger with less chassis flex. Handling and steering feel are improved with better turn-in and input with no downsides. The Dinan strut tower brace is a very high quality aluminum brace with precision machined ends that match the contours of the strut tower. Other braces simply sit on top which reduces their effectiveness. This is definitely one of the stronger strut brace designs on the market. The center bar is polished aluminum with carbon fiber inlays - an unmistakable sign of precise engineering when you open the hood.

For over 35 years, Dinan has been America's premier tuning company, pioneering advancements in BMW modification while retaining a focus on balanced performance that preserves the original character and driving feel that a BMW offers. When you install a Dinan part on your car, know that it's not only carefully developed and tested, but that Dinan stands behind it with a four year, 50,000-mile warranty. Dinan believes so fully in their “total package” approach that once your car has been fitted with enough of their parts, they celebrate your conversion from stock to Dinan with an exclusive trunk badge, displayed proudly by BMW enthusiasts everywhere. This part is worth 2 points towards your Dinan badge.

Fitment Note: fits 1992-1995 E36 325i with and without ASC traction control

This item fits the following BMWs:
1992-1999 E36 BMW 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3
1997-2000 Z3 BMW Z3 2.3 Z3 2.8 M Coupe M Roadster

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X-Brace Reinforcement with Hardware - E36
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T#:341320
Part#: 51718410212KT
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As Used on Project E36 M3
Original BMW chassis reinforcement developed for the special M3 LTW (Lightweight) model. This tubular-steel part connects the front subframe to the body and gives the car a more solid feel with less flex. Every convertible and Roadster model uses a similar design to address inherent chassis flex in the front of the car. Fits all E36 and Z3 chassis BMWs. 

By adding this Genuine BMW Motorsport cross brace, you'll dramatically reduce that flex and movement in the front half of the body on your E36. This is a must-have on any BMW E36 that has an upgraded suspension, larger sway bars, is driven aggressively or sees ANY amount of track time. The Xbrace is a factory BMW Motorsport part, so design and fit are both great and the installation is straight forward and easy. Perhaps best of all is the low price compared to the impact the Motorsport X-brace has on the E36 chassis. If your car is a 1992-1996 model, be sure to select the option below so we include the proper hardware (nutserts) to use during installation (1997-1999 cars don't require them.) 

The E36 Motorsport X Brace / Cross Brace fits:
1992-1995  E36   325i, 325is, 325ic
1996-1998  E36   328i, 328is, 328ic
1997-1999  E36   323is, 323ic
1992-1999  E36   318i, 318is, 318ic, 318ti
1995-1995  E36 M3   3.0 liter
1996-1999  E36 M3   3.2 liter
1996-2002  Z3   Roadster & Coupe (all)
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