CA: Chassis, Suspension & Steering Upgrades

Product Code: ture46frontsubframkit

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As E46s get older and see more track-use, they start develop cracks and bends in places that see a lot of stress. One of the most stressful areas is the front subframe. It's a good idea to reinforce your front subframe the next time you're doing any suspension work. This kit reinforces the upper and lower tabs of the subframe where the motor mount is located. Requires welding.

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 15.00 Kg

Product Code: vctmvce46reinf

SUBFRAME FAILURE
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REINFORCEMENT KIT
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FITTED COMPONENTS
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The E46 rear driveline and suspension components are very similar to that of the E36.

An unfortunate side effect of this is that the E46 also shares some of the same problems ...one of these problems is the rear mounting points for the subframe, which can rip out from their spots in the sheet metal. This happens because the rear differential transmits the torsional load from the engine through the subframe, then into the chassis. This constant loading and unloading weakens the sheet metal and causes it to fatigue and separate from the chassis.

BMW tried to fix this problem in the E46 by placing a cross member on the front two mounting points of the subframe. This cross member keeps the front mounting points from having problems by placing the bushing and the stud in double-sheer, thus reducing the twisting action on the sheet metal. The unfortunate side effect of this is that the load from the front of the subframe now gets transmitted to the left rear of the subframe. This is where we have seen many failures of the chassis on low mileage street cars and race cars.

This simple weld on kit greatly strengthens the subframe / chassis at the points most needed, eliminating any chance of failures.

*Images shown are for illustration only, actual contents may vary slightly, but kits will always be complete for teh specific vehicle model.

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 2.00 Kg

SUBFRAME REINFORCEMENT INSTALL GUIDE

Product Code: ree46rsprp

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TC KLINE REAR ADJUSTER
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GC ADJUSTER
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For those that use coilovers on E46 vehicles, prevent damage to your rear spring perch with the Rogue Engineering E46 Rear Spring Perch reinforcement. This ONLY applies to E46 vehicles (not E36) because of the cast aluminum construction of the lower arm. The use of coilover rear spring adjusters concentrates the load onto the center of the arm, causing it to crack or break. Damage to this lower arm can cost over £500! This requires replacement of the arm (approximately £250 from the dealer), labor (about 2 hours) and alignment.

Our stainless reinforcement prevents this from happening. By spreading out the load, it emulates the factory rubber pad by dispersing the load over a larger area preventing damage. Unlike the factory rubber pad, our reinforcement is only 1/8" thick adding very little additional thickness.

Made here in the USA, our plates are constructed from CNC plasma cut stainless steel. They will never rust and requires no maintenance. Just install and go!

Sold by the pair.

These reinforcement plates are a direct bolt in for the following vehicles:
•All E46 Models - 1999-2006 323i, 323ci, 328i, 328ci, 325i, 325ci, 325xi, 330i, 330ci, 330xi - sedan, coupe, convertible, wagon
•All E46 M3 - Coupe and Convertible

PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH MODEL YOU HAVE WHEN ORDERING

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 5.00 Kg