Increase torsional rigidity of body and suspension and actually enables more responsive steering at higher speeds. Manufactured to fit all BMW models with and without traction control.

Solid Billet Shock Tower mounts.
Solid Aluminum CNC manufactured.
Increase torsional rigidity of the front suspension.
Reduce body roll in corners.
CAD design assures a perfect fit.
Easy installation with complete hardware.

Rear brace also available please see alternate listing.

NOTE: Please specify exact vehicle model if your car has traction control when ordering.

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 3.00 Kg

 

 

Have a front strut brace and x-brace, and still experiencing body torsional flexing? Then the AA Rear brace could be the answer. It is easy to install and comes with instructions. After installation, you will be amazed at the difference.
Constructed from aluminum and steel, guarantees durability with strength.

NO LOSS...
If your BMW has the optional rear folding back seats for additional storage capacity, the Active Autowerke rear bar with its removable center section will help maintain that additional cargo space when needed.

Fits: E36 325i, 328i & M3 ('92-'99) - except Ti & Convertibles.

See Variations section ( use red link button top right) for E46 option.

Fitting Time: 1.00 hour.
Estimated Installation Cost at CA Workshops: £65.00 inc. VAT
Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 3.00 Kg

 

E46


E60


E90


X5

 

Made from high grade CNC machined alloy, this strut brace is actually an official BMW product in some countries.

Improves cornering and stability,as well as adding style to the engine bay.

Available for the following models:

- E46 3 SERIES & M3
- E90 & E92 3 SERIES
- E60 5 SERIES & M5
- X5

Fitting Time: 0.30 hours.
Estimated Installation Cost at CA Workshops: £25.00 inc. VAT
Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 2.00 Kg

 

 

*This page lists the R.E. carbon brace for E36, E36M3 and E46 ( non -m) models, please refer to Variations section for other models.

What does a strut brace (aka stress bar or strut bar) do?
The concept of a strut bar is intended on reducing the flex between the front strut towers during hard cornering loads, allowing the suspension points to remain undisturbed,thus allowing the suspension to do it's job properly. This often gives the drive a feeling of increased stability and improved turning response.

Who can benefit from a strut bar?
For those that may believe a strut bar is only for "track cars" or "racecars", it is also street driven vehicles that benefit from a properly engineered strut tower bar.

What to look for in a strut tower brace?

-Sufficient protection of the strut tower top (to prevent "mushrooming")
-No pivots or heim-style joints to allow the bar to flex or bend, but adjustable, to allow for intention suspension changes.
-Center bar with no bends or kinks (straighter is stiffer!)
rovide adequate underhood clearance (so not to dimple the hood)
-Allow for suspension changes (for those that frequent the track)
-Made from the best materials available (for lightweight, coefficient of thermal expansion)

Features and Benefits
- ACQ Heat Treated 6061-T6 aluminum for the strut base plates. These are CNC'd to shape to ensure perfect fitment, and offering protection of the strut tower top from the road hazards such as potholes.
-CNC connecting arm, elevates the center bar to the proper high. Both of these items are clear anodized to protect the finish.
-The CNC connecting arm and center strut bar positively lock together without the inefficient heim-style joints or pivots. Once secured together, they cannot move, twist or slide apart.
-The carbon fiber center bar is completely straight, without any bends or kinks in its path. This offers the most resistance to compression and tensile forces.
-The carbon fiber used in the center bar is completely hollow and void of any additional fillers (such as fiberglass). The aluminum ends of the center bar are secured with an aircraft exopy with such strength that the center bar would break first, before the expoy were to ever fail.
-Designed to offer adequate clearance over the engine components as well as underhood clearance. This is especially important in E36 coupes, as the underhood clearance is the lowest of all of the E36 models. Other strut tower braces will either put too much pressure in the hood release lever or worse, dimple the hood.
-Strut tower mounts completely cover the strut tower area, preventing costly sheet metal damage from "mushrooming", especially with lowered cars.
Removal of the strut brace takes only minutes with simple hand tools, in the event suspension camber/caster changes need to be made for those with adjustable plates.
-Extremely lightweight (2.4 lbs. E46 version, 3.8 lbs. E46 M3 version, 3.3 lbs. E36 version), it provides functionality and improves underhood appearance at the same time.
-E46 M3 is uniquely designed to clear the engine components, while maintaining all of the design characteristics demanded of a Rogue Engineering product.

PLEASE SPECIFY EXACT YEAR AND MODEL OF VEHICLE WHEN ORDERING.

Fitting Time: 0.30 hours.
Estimated Installation Cost at CA Workshops: £30.00 inc. VAT
Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 3.00 Kg

 

 

Beautifully made Tig welded Titanium strut brace for E46, M3 and CSL.

Provides more precise steering feel and cornering poise by preventing the front strut towers flexing under cornering load, thus maintaining constant suspension geometry settings.


Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 3.00 Kg

 

 

Racing Style Strut Brace in lightweight aluminium.

Very rigid, very stylish.
Prevents strut towers flexing under heavy cornering loads to maintain constant suspension geometry and thus improve handling.

Fits 4 and 6 cylinder models.


Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 3.00 Kg

 

 

Stylish and lightweight strut brace finished in real carbon fibre.

Fits all E46 models.


Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 3.00 Kg

 

 

Probably the strongest braces available, as well as arguably the best looking.

Specially designed for the E-46 series vehicles, made from machined, aircraft grade aluminum alloy, 6061,heat treated to T6 specifications for added strength. The new "CL" incorporates the "pivotless" design similar to our legendary and proven E-36 design. All E-46 Strong-Struts include the decorative, lightened, 11 - hole drilled cross bar, and your choice of two premium powder coat finishes, Satin Black texture or Titanium Silver as well as Chrome. Assembled weight is 4.5 pounds.

This listing is for the Titanium Silver finish. Please see Variations section for other options ( red button at top right).

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 3.50 Kg

 

 

* PLEASE REFER TO VARIATIONS SECTION FOR YOUR MODEL * (USE RED LINK BUTTON ON THE RIGHT)

A twin tube design front aluminium strut brace from the well reknowned motorsport manufacturer Wiechers.

OTHER TYPES OF WIECHERS BRACES AVAILABLE AS PER BELOW:

oval design front braces

oval design rear braces

single tube design front braces

single tube design rear braces

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 4.00 Kg

 

 

* PLEASE REFER TO VARIATIONS SECTION FOR YOUR MODEL * (USE RED LINK BUTTON ON TOP RIGHT)

Wiechers rear strut braces stiffen and add support to rear section of your vehicle thus improving road holding and handling.

OTHER WIECHERS BRACE TYPES AVAILABLE AS PER BELOW:

oval design front braces

oval design rear braces

twin tube design front braces

single tube design front braces
 
Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 4.00 Kg

 

 

* PLEASE REFER TO VARIATIONS SECTION FOR YOUR MODEL APPLICATION * (USE RED LINK BUTTON ON THE RIGHT)

Single tubular section polished front strut braces from reknowned motorsport company Wiechers not only add style but improve roadholding and chassis "feel".

Other Wiechers Brace Options:

oval design front braces

oval design rear braces

twin tube design front braces

single tube design rear braces


Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 4.00 Kg

 

360 degree tower support


TIG welding
 

A unique design of brace that reinforces the strut towers AND bulkhead of your BMW.

RACEBRACE Features and Benefits

Lightweight tubular steel bars are MIG welded to high strength steel plates and powdercoated black for a durable finish. Steel is used for its superior CTE over other materials (such as aluminum or magnesium alloy).
The multiple bar configuration, with center support bars, resist twisting and bending of the front chassis.
Fits all 6-clyinder 1992-1999 E36 models, including those equipped with ASC+T.
Open tower design allows for easy access to adjustable camber plates and shock adjustments.
Designed to offer adequate clearance over the engine components as well as underhood clearance. This is especially important in E36 coupes, as the underhood clearance is the lowest of all of the E36 models. Other strut tower braces will either put too much pressure in the hood release lever or worse, dimple the hood.
Strut tower mounts completely cover the strut tower area, preventing costly sheet metal damage from "mushrooming", especially with lowered cars.
Removal of the strut brace takes only minutes with simple hand tools. Adjustments to suspension camber/caster plates can be made without removal of the bar.
At only 6.9 lbs. (E36 model), it is designed to withstand the rigors of extreme track use. Its one piece welded construction resists bending and flexing moments that hinged bars simply cannot compare.



Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 5.00 Kg

 

 

A strut brace not only enhances the appearance of the engine bay but provides lateral support to the top of the struts, thus preventing flexing and change of chassis geometry during hard cornering, thereby improving stability, roadholding and "feel".

This slim profile Racing Line range from Wiechers has an oval cross section and is available in following finishes:

- polished aluminium
- real carbon fibre coating

The open strut mount design alows for access to adjustable top mounts, dampers etc without having to remove the brace.

** PLEASE NOW REFER TO THE "VARIATIONS" SECTION (USE RED LINK BUTTON AT TOP RIGHT) FOR YOUR APPLICATION AND PRICING.

OTHER TYPES OF WIECHERS BRACES ALSO AVAILABLE AS FOLLOWS :

oval design rear braces

twin tube design front braces

single tube design front braces

single tube design rear braces


Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 4.00 Kg

 

 

* PLEASE REFER TO VARIATIONS SECTION FOR YOUR MODEL * (USE RED LINK BUTTON ON THE RIGHT)

Racing Line oval section rear strut braces stiffen and add support to rear section of your vehicle thus improving roadholding and handling.

Available in :

- Polished aluminium
- Real carbon fibre coating

Other Wiechers strut brace models and types are as available as per the below links:

oval design front braces

twin tube design front braces

single tube design front braces

single tube design rear braces

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 4.00 Kg