Rogue Engineering RACP Chassis Brace Kit - E46 3-Series

Rear bolt-in chassis brace for E46 3-series coupe and sedan models. Choose install hardware type.

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Price:
$549.00 – $609.00

This bolt-in rear chassis brace will link the  shock towers to the rear subframe on E46 3-series coupe and sedan models (1999-2006). Adding this Rogue Engineering RACP rear chassis brace will strengthen the chassis, reducing subframe movement, and minimizing the possibility of damage to the structure of your BMW E46 track car.

Kit includes RACP rear brace with black coating, drill guide, special drill bit, hole saw, and your choice of stainless-steel or titanium mounting hardware.

Installation:
Installation can be performed by the shop already doing your subframe repair and reinforcement with some additional labor.  However, if this has already been done, the installation can be done in a few hours as a DIY project.  Installation can take approximately 3-5 hours, depending on the tools and resources available.  A few key things to note;

  • Access to the underside of the car is required.  Removal of the exhaust is also required.
  • Removal of the subframe carrier (and differential) is NOT required.
  • Someone to assist with the installation would be helpful

Removal:
Once installed, removal or re-installation of the reinforcement bar is very easy and straight forward and can be done from the inside of the trunk within minutes.  Unlike some designs in the market, since the brace and strut tower brackets are separate, it is easy to disconnect.  Removing/reinstalling the x-brace should take no more than 10 minutes with simple hand tools.

  • Two nuts holding down the bottom of the reinforcement brace need to be loosened and removed using a deep socket and a magnetic grabber tool.
  • The four bolts/nuts attaching the reinforcement brace to the strut tower brackets can be loosened and removed.  
  • Once the hardware is removed, the reinforcement brace can be tilted backwards and lifted out of the trunk area.


BMW Fitments:
3 Series
E46 (99-05) > 320i
E46 (99-05) > 323Ci
E46 (99-05) > 323i
E46 (99-05) > 325Ci
E46 (99-05) > 325i
E46 (99-05) > 328Ci
E46 (99-05) > 328i
E46 (99-05) > 330Ci
E46 (99-05) > 330i
E46 (99-05) > M3
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