{"product_id":"front-chassis-reinforcement-plate-combo-e46","title":"Front Chassis Reinforcement Plate Combo \/ E46","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"619\" data-start=\"309\"\u003eThe front subframe of the E46 chassis is a known stress area, particularly around the \u003cstrong data-end=\"416\" data-start=\"395\"\u003eengine mount pads\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"463\" data-start=\"421\"\u003econtrol arm ball joint mounting points\u003c\/strong\u003e. Increased grip, stiffer engine mounts, and track time can fatigue the factory sheet metal in these areas, eventually leading to cracking or deformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"990\" data-start=\"621\"\u003eWe created this \u003cstrong data-end=\"680\" data-start=\"637\"\u003eFront Chassis Reinforcement Plate Combo\u003c\/strong\u003e to make it easy to reinforce the primary front subframe load points all at once, without piecing together individual reinforcements. This kit strengthens both the engine mount pads and the ball joint mounting points on the front subframe carrier, helping distribute loads into stronger sections of the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1533\" data-start=\"992\"\u003eThe plates are designed to be welded directly to the front subframe, becoming part of the structure. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1125\"\u003eengine mount pad reinforcements are intended to be welded to the underside of the front subframe\u003c\/strong\u003e, where cracking most commonly occurs. Ball joint reinforcement plates are formed from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1327\" data-start=\"1312\"\u003e.074\" steel\u003c\/strong\u003e to provide added strength without interfering with fitment or suspension geometry. All remaining plates are precision cut from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1490\" data-start=\"1455\"\u003e1\/8\" (0.125\") steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Professional installation is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1550\" data-start=\"1535\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1548\" data-start=\"1535\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1614\" data-start=\"1553\"\u003eReinforces primary front subframe failure points on the E46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1617\"\u003eReinforces engine mount pad areas on the front subframe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1728\" data-start=\"1677\"\u003eReinforces control arm ball joint mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1792\" data-start=\"1731\"\u003eBall joint reinforcement plates formed from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1790\" data-start=\"1775\"\u003e.074\" steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1868\" data-start=\"1795\"\u003eRemaining plates precision cut from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1866\" data-start=\"1831\"\u003e1\/8\" (0.125\") steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1947\" data-start=\"1871\"\u003eDesigned to allow front subframe reinforcement in a single install session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1950\"\u003ePlates integrate directly into the subframe once welded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2028\" data-start=\"2009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2026\" data-start=\"2009\"\u003eKit includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2085\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2036\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e front subframe ball joint reinforcement plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2144\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e front subframe engine mount reinforcement plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2196\" data-start=\"2147\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2152\" data-start=\"2147\"\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e engine mount bracket reinforcement plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW E46\u003c\/strong\u003e (1999-2006) 323, 325, 328, 330, M3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW Z4\u003c\/strong\u003e (2003-2008) 2.5, 3.0, M\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Condor Speed Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67602894323806,"sku":"REIFE46","price":56.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/4721\/files\/E46_Front_Kit_01.jpg?v=1790876406","url":"https:\/\/slrspeed.com\/products\/front-chassis-reinforcement-plate-combo-e46","provider":"SLRspeed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}