{"product_id":"dinan-carbon-fiber-front-strut-tower-brace-bmw-e60-e63-e64","title":"Dinan Carbon Fiber Front Strut Tower Brace - BMW E60 5 Series \/ M5, E63 \/ E64 6 Series \/ M6 (2004-2010)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOpen the hood of an E60 or E63 and you see a lot of plastic and a lot of empty space between the strut towers. Under hard cornering, those towers move relative to each other. You never notice it as flex. You notice it as steering that feels a half step behind what you asked for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dinan Carbon Fiber Front Strut Tower Brace ties the two front towers together on the BMW E60 5 Series and M5 and the E63\/E64 6 Series and M6. Real carbon fiber rods are held in black powdercoated forged aluminum ends that bolt to the factory mounts. It improves chassis rigidity and frames the engine in genuine carbon fiber, at just 4.2 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Brace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel braces work, but they add weight high up at the front of the car. Carbon fiber is stiff for its weight, which is why Dinan uses aerospace quality carbon rods paired with forged aluminum ends. You get a firmer connection between the front towers and more direct steering feel without loading up the nose. It works with the factory suspension or a full Dinan setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstall and Fitment Check\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brace mounts to the factory attachment points, and Dinan quotes about 0.5 hours of labor. No cutting or drilling. One thing to confirm before you order: Dinan states it is not compatible with E60 xi (all-wheel drive) models. It is a chassis part and has no effect on emissions or tuning. Dinan part number D180-0007A. Sold by AutoTecknic, an authorized Dinan dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDinan carbon fiber front strut tower brace with forged aluminum ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAerospace quality carbon fiber rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack powdercoated forged aluminum ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounts to the factory strut tower attachment points\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImproves front chassis rigidity for more direct steering response\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeighs 4.2 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAbout 0.5 hours of labor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks with factory or Dinan suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits the following rear-wheel drive BMW models:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW 5 Series \/ E60 Sedan (2004-2010): 525i (2004-2007), 530i (2004-2007), 535i (2008-2010), 545i (2004-2005), 550i (2006-2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW M5 \/ E60 Sedan (2006-2010): M5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW 6 Series \/ E63 Coupe and E64 Convertible (2004-2010): 645Ci (2004-2005), 650i (2006-2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW M6 \/ E63 Coupe (2006-2010) and E64 Convertible (2007-2010): M6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExclusion: not compatible with E60 xi all-wheel drive models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple bolt-on that most owners can do in the driveway in about half an hour. Work on a cool engine and follow the Dinan instructions included with the brace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOpen the hood and remove any covers blocking the front strut tower mounting points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemove the factory strut tower nuts or bolts where the brace ends will sit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePosition the brace across the engine bay and seat both forged aluminum ends on the factory mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReinstall the fasteners and torque them to BMW specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRefit any covers and check that nothing contacts the brace with the hood closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Dinan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51332909367542,"sku":"DNND180-0007A","price":466.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2674\/6278\/files\/5a2dda3221e31b828178adf479e7effaL.jpg?v=1784932099","url":"https:\/\/autotecknic.com\/products\/dinan-carbon-fiber-front-strut-tower-brace-bmw-e60-e63-e64","provider":"AutoTecknic USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}