{"product_id":"billet-aluminum-front-upper-tie-bar","title":"Billet Aluminum Front Upper Tie-Bar","description":"The NM Engineering Billet Aluminum Front Upper Tie-Bar is engineered to reinforce the chassis of compatible MINI Cooper models, specifically those with R55, R56, R57, R58, and R59 chassis codes.\n\nBy minimizing unwanted geometry changes in the suspension, this tie-bar contributes to a more precise steering feel and an overall improvement in vehicle handling. The tie-bar features durable 6061-T6 aluminum mounting pads that reinforce the upper strut mounts, helping to prevent \"mushrooming.\" It secures to the mount studs using long-reach nuts for a robust connection. Additionally, machined pockets on the underside of the pads accommodate and conceal the upper strut bearing locator pins, and twin mounting bolts on each side of the bar to its mounting pads enhance effectiveness by preventing pivot.\n\nHowever, Non-S models require aftermarket intake systems that sit lower than the factory airbox. The product listing for specific R55\/R56\/R57\/R58\/R59 MINI Cooper models indicates potential fitment nuances and recommends using the vehicle selector to confirm compatibility.","brand":"NM Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52935558103352,"sku":"NM.358856B","price":417.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/4895\/3144\/files\/689476212.webp?v=1789051253","url":"https:\/\/store.motormia.co\/products\/billet-aluminum-front-upper-tie-bar","provider":"MOTORMIA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}