$295.00 – $345.00Price range: $295.00 through $345.00
Upgrade your BMW E36 front Chassis Brace today! The BMW E36 loves added rigidity. A simple install, but a very noticeable improvement in handling, is adding this E36 X brace / Chassis Brace to the bottom of the E36. Our E36 subframe brace allows plenty of clearance for different oil pans or engine swaps, but still sits lower than the oil pans to allow the brace to take the abuse of the road rather than the pan! Our X Brace is completely made from steel and will handle incredible abuse, all while improving the drivability of the E36!
Key Features:
• Lightweight construction!
• Strong design!
• Tough powder coated finish!
• Easy installation!
Vehicle Compatibility:
• 1993-2002 BMW E36 3 Series and M3
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The Apex Engineered E36 (BMW E36) Front Chassis Brace X Brace is designed specifically for the 1993-2002 BMW E36 3 Series and M3 models. This brace is engineered to provide ample clearance for various oil pans and engine swaps common in the E36 (BMW E36) platform while maintaining a low profile to protect the engine from road debris.
Installing the Apex Engineered E36 (BMW E36) Front Chassis Brace X Brace is a simple and straightforward process that serves as a direct bolt-on upgrade for the bottom of the chassis. This modification significantly increases the rigidity of the E36 (BMW E36) front end, resulting in a very noticeable improvement in handling and steering response immediately after installation.
The Apex Engineered E36 (BMW E36) Front Chassis Brace X Brace offers superior rigidity compared to the factory setup by utilizing a high-strength steel X-design that handles incredible abuse. Unlike the standard OEM components, this E36 (BMW E36) brace is designed to sit lower than the oil pan, acting as a sacrificial skid plate to protect vital engine components during spirited driving.
Each Apex Engineered E36 (BMW E36) Front Chassis Brace X Brace is constructed entirely from heavy-duty steel and features a lightweight yet incredibly strong design. The brace comes finished in a tough powder coat, with standard Hammered Black or various custom colors available to ensure long-lasting durability on your E36 (BMW E36).
The Apex Engineered E36 (BMW E36) Front Chassis Brace X Brace is an essential foundational upgrade that complements other E36 (BMW E36) components like our Drift Angle Kits and Track Attack Rear Conversion Kits. While the X-brace focuses on chassis rigidity, it works in harmony with our full front and rear suspension kits to provide the ultimate performance handling package for the E36 (BMW E36) platform.