{"product_id":"whiteline-front-strut-tower-brace-for-2001-2006-bmw-m3-base-e46","title":"Whiteline Front Strut Tower Brace for 2001-2006 BMW M3 Base (E46)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Whiteline Front Strut Tower Brace fits the 2001-2006 BMW M3 Base (E46). Application note: Exclude models with traction control. It goes on the front of the vehicle. Whiteline part number: KSB557. Chassis code: E46. In the box: 1 strut brace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBody panels flex slightly under load, and in a corner the tops of the front struts move toward and away from each other. This brace spans that gap, which stiffens the front of the chassis and lets the suspension do its job with fewer unwanted changes in geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhiteline rates the install as moderate and lists about half an hour. It does not require a wheel alignment. We also list \u003ca href=\"\/products\/whiteline-front-sway-bar-link-adjustable-2001-2006-bmw-m3-base\"\u003eAdjustable Front Sway Bar Link\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/whiteline-rear-sway-bar-link-for-2001-2018-bmw-m3-e46e90e92e93f80\"\u003eRear Sway Bar Link\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/whiteline-front-brace-strut-tower-quick-release-kit-1988-2005-bmw-m3-base\"\u003eFront Strut Tower Brace Quick Release Kit\u003c\/a\u003e for the BMW M3.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatched kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The parts in the kit are picked to work together on this car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis stiffness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps keep alignment angles and spring rates consistent by cutting down flex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The polished alloy finish is a visual upgrade as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped table-primary\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKSB557\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrut Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001-2006 BMW M3 Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBar Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBar Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum Alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrilling Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerformance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Time (hrs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Strut Brace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Hardware Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension Grade Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerformance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle Placement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheel Alignment Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExclude models with traction control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2001 BMW M3 Base (E46)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2002 BMW M3 Base (E46)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2003 BMW M3 Base (E46)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2004 BMW M3 Base (E46)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2005 BMW M3 Base (E46)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2006 BMW M3 Base (E46)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whiteline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40186281132092,"sku":"KSB557","price":211.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0000\/2183\/files\/b118f974066dad797a0f71846c0c87db_57cca177-b103-4d27-8295-06d678dee1ac.jpg?v=1777449630","url":"https:\/\/www.springrates.com\/products\/whiteline-front-strut-tower-brace-for-2001-2006-bmw-m3-base-e46","provider":"SPRINGRATES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}