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HPS Performance Polished Front Strut Bar for BMW 3-Series E46 2002-2006, M3 Compatible
$118.00

Enhance Your E46 with the HPS Performance Front Strut Bar

If you're a proud owner of a 2002-2006 BMW E46, you know that performance and handling are key to enjoying the ultimate driving experience. The HPS Performance Front Strut Bar is designed specifically for your vehicle, providing the stiffness and reinforcement needed to elevate your steering feedback and maintain stability while cornering. This isn’t just a cosmetic upgrade; it’s a functional enhancement that ties your front strut towers together, effectively distributing suspension forces across the chassis.

Why Choose the HPS Front Strut Bar?

This strut bar is crafted with 10-gauge thick steel mounting brackets that ensure exceptional strength and a perfect fit. The hollow aluminum bar, welded to solid ends, keeps the weight down while maintaining a sleek, minimalistic look that complements the E46’s aesthetic. Whether you're running a stock setup, lowering springs, or full coilovers, this strut bar is versatile enough to work seamlessly with your suspension system.

Key Features:

  • Reduces chassis flex for improved steering stability and feedback during aggressive cornering.
  • Evenly distributes suspension forces by connecting the front strut towers, enhancing the longevity of your vehicle's components.
  • Constructed with 10-gauge steel for durability, while the hollow design minimizes added weight.
  • Compatible with various suspension types, including stock setups, lowering springs, coilovers, and air bags.
  • Designed to work with the Wisefab FD Legal Lock Kit for those pushing their E46 to the limits.

Specifications:

  • Product Type: Front Strut Tower Brace
  • Color: Polished
  • Model: M3

Fitment:

  • BMW 330xi 3.0L (2002-2005)
  • BMW 330i 3.0L (2002-2005)
  • BMW 325xi 2.5L (2002-2005)
  • BMW 325i 2.5L (2002-2005)
  • BMW M3 3.0L (2002-2006)
  • BMW 330ci 3.0L (2002-2006)
  • BMW 325ci 2.5L (2002-2006)

Real-World Experience

Owners of the E46 M3 have noted significant improvements in handling after installing the HPS strut bar. One M3 owner shared, “After adding the HPS strut bar, I noticed a more connected feel while cornering. The steering is sharper, and the car feels much more stable at high speeds.” This is exactly the kind of feedback you want to hear when considering an upgrade for your BMW.

Before you order, make sure your E46 has flat top strut towers, as this strut bar is specifically designed for that configuration.

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Vehicle
2002-2006
BMW 325Ci
2002-2005
BMW 325i
2002-2006
BMW 325xi
2002-2006
BMW 330Ci
2002-2005
BMW 330i
2002-2005
BMW 330xi
2002-2006
BMW M3

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About HPS Performance Products

HPS Performance Products is a leading manufacturer of aftermarket performance parts, fabrication components, and silicone hoses. HPS serves a number of different industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction, commercial truck/bus, marine, agricultural, turbo diesel, off-road, performance racing, general manufacturing, and water treatment. The company’s ability to fabricate custom-shaped multiply silicone hoses make it ideal for a wide range of applications. The multiply carcass makes HPS’ hose perfect for coolant and turbocharged pressure applications while the fluoro-silicone-lined hoses make it safe to be used with petroleum-based oil and fuel.

HPS Performance Products is committed to meeting its original goals of producing quality parts at competitive pricing and providing customer service responses in a personal, timely manner. All HPS products have been thoroughly tested on the dyno and track, and meet or exceed SAEJ20 standards. The HPS staff has solid expertise in the silicone hose department, which allows them to deliver standard size silicone hoses with same-day shipping. HPS’ highly skilled and knowledgeable team, paired with the latest state-of-the-art technology, ensures the brand’s continued success and reputation as a premier manufacturer in the industry 

HPS Quality Silicone Hoses

HPS Performance Products specializes in and is best known for manufacturing multi-application silicone hoses. HPS silicone hoses are carefully crafted from only the highest quality 4-ply reinforced high-temperature material. The hoses are available in the following varieties: straight coupler, 1-foot tube, 3-foot coolant tube, charge air cooler hose (CAC), hump coupler, reducer couple her, 45-degree elbow coupler and reducer, and 90-degree elbow coupler and reducer.

HPS Performance Products also carries performance silicone vacuum hoses and silicone heater hoses. You can choose silicone hoses in both standard inch and hard-to-find metric sizes. Stainless steel T-bolt clamps are available to match with the silicone hoses as well. In order to meet the high demand and shorten the turnaround time for its silicone hoses, up to 90 percent of the product is already in stock and ready to ship or pick up from HPS authorized dealers like Vivid Racing. 

HPS Performance Products at Vivid Racing

Vivid Racing carries a comprehensive lineup of HPS Performance Products for a number of different makes, models, and applications. Our extensive inventory of HPS parts includes aluminum tubing, cold air and short ram intakes, vacuum lines, hoses and clamps, intercooler pipes, radiator caps, and much more! If you have any questions regarding the items listed above or have fitment concerns, please contact our expert sales team at (480) 966-3040. We are here to help you through the entire purchase process and make it a pleasant experience.

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