{"product_id":"fall-line-motorsports-chromoly-rear-strut-brace-bmw-e46-m3","title":"Fall-Line Motorsports Chromoly Rear Strut Brace - BMW E46 M3","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe E46 M3 rear end flexes more than most owners realize, and that flex shows up as vague rear grip mid-corner. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fall-line-motorsports\"\u003eFall-Line Motorsports\u003c\/a\u003e Chromoly Rear Strut Brace ties the rear strut towers together, cutting chassis flex and body roll so the rear suspension does its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the simplest ways to make an E46 M3 feel tighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4130 Chromoly with a Fixed Center Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from AISI 4130 chromoly steel and CNC machined to factory BMW specifications. The center cross bar is not removable, which maximizes stiffness. Choose Raw Metal or Black Texture, a powder coat that matches the OE wrinkle finish. Made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Fall-Line chromoly rear strut brace in the selected finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAISI 4130 chromoly steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed center cross bar for maximum rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases rear suspension torsional rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw Metal or Black Texture (OE wrinkle) finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart numbers: FLM-E46-RSTRUT-RAW, FLM-E46-RSTRUT-BLK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits the following models:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW E46 M3 Coupe and CSL (2001-2006)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolt-in from inside the trunk with hand tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the trunk trim covering the rear strut towers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the strut top nuts one side at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the brace over the studs and reinstall the nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque to BMW specification and refit the trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Fall-Line Motorsports","offers":[{"title":"Raw Metal","offer_id":52395366809846,"sku":"FLM-E46-RSTRUT-RAW","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Texture","offer_id":52395366842614,"sku":"FLM-E46-RSTRUT-BLK","price":399.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2674\/6278\/files\/e46_m3_strut_bar_rear_1_10a05aa2-3bb5-4ac7-8c41-5f5beb49823b.jpg?v=1794625753","url":"https:\/\/autotecknic.com\/products\/fall-line-motorsports-chromoly-rear-strut-brace-bmw-e46-m3","provider":"AutoTecknic USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}