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Rear Strut Brace

$215.00

SKU: 196-99-46-211

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Overview

The Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Brace is a chassis stiffening component designed for BMW E46 models. Engineered by professional race car designers, it aims to improve chassis stiffness and ease of mounting. The brace features a specially designed extrusion for increased stiffness and rigidity during hard cornering.
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The Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Brace is engineered to provide enhanced chassis stiffness for your BMW E46. Designed by professional race car engineers, this brace focuses on improving rigidity during high-stress handling events, thereby maintaining optimal tire contact with the ground and preventing shock tower spread. Its construction utilizes a specially designed rectangular extrusion with an internal web design, significantly increasing its torsion and longitudinal rigidity. Unlike designs with heim joints, this strut brace is manufactured without any moveable joints, ensuring exceptional rigidity under torsion and compression. The end plates are machined on high-speed CNC centers for precise fit and repeatable quality, ensuring the finest strut brace for your BMW. The brace is made from lightweight aluminum and features a polished finish for an appealing look. This rear strut brace fits the following BMW E46 models: 323/325/328/330/M3 E46 from 1997 onwards. Specifically, it is compatible with the BMW 3-Series E46 (1999-2006), including the 323Ci and 328Ci (2000), 323i and 328i (1999-00), 325Ci, 330Ci, and M3 (2001-06), and 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi (2001-05). Crucially, this rear strut brace is explicitly stated to NOT fit E46 Convertibles.

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Specifications

BrandRacing
Part Number196-99-46-211
CategoryChassis Components

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