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HPS Performance Front Strut Bar 2002-2006 BMW 3-Series E46, 42-103

HPS Performance Front Strut Bar 2002-2006 BMW 3-Series E46, 42-103

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Listed for: BMW 3-Series E46,Fitment notes & questions

This HPS chassis brace is listed for the 2002-2006 BMW 3-Series E46. Bracing is a bolt-on way to sharpen turn-in and make the car feel more connected.

Quick facts

  • Brand: HPS
  • Listed for: 2002-2006 BMW 3-Series E46
  • Part number: 42-103

Before you order

  • This strut bar is compatible MOST suspension top hats that do not require cutting of the strut tower.

Listed fitment

  • 2002-2006 BMW 3-Series E46
  • 2002-2006 BMW 330Ci 3.0L Coupe
  • 2002-2006 BMW 330Ci 3.0L Convertible
  • 2002-2006 BMW 325Ci 2.5L Coupe
  • 2002-2006 BMW 325Ci 2.5L Convertible
  • 2002-2005 BMW 330xi 3.0L Sedan
  • 2002-2005 BMW 330i 3.0L Sedan
  • 2002-2005 BMW 325xi 2.5L Wagon
  • 2002-2005 BMW 325xi 2.5L Sedan
  • 2002-2005 BMW 325i 2.5L Wagon
  • 2002-2005 BMW 325i 2.5L Sedan
  • 2002-2006 BMW M3 3.2L Coupe
  • 2002-2006 BMW M3 3.2L Convertible
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HPS chassis bracing for your BMW 3-Series E46,: what to know

Chassis braces tie suspension mounting points together, so the body flexes less and the suspension can do its job on the BMW 3-Series E46,.

Fitment notes

  • Listed for: BMW 3-Series E46,.
  • Model years: 2002-2006. Check your car's year falls inside this range.
  • Specs, lead time and warranty come from HPS and can change. The details above this guide are the latest we have.

Not sure it fits? Send us your year, make, model, trim and drivetrain and we'll check with the supplier before you order.

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Parts that usually go with it

  • An alignment after any suspension change.
  • Supporting hardware. Old bolts are often seized, so have new hardware on hand.

More for your car: BMW E46 Coilovers & Suspension · BMW Coilovers & Suspension · All Chassis Bracing

Questions about BMW 3-Series E46, chassis bracing

Will this fit my BMW 3-Series E46,?
It is listed for the BMW 3-Series E46,. Check your year, model, drivetrain and chassis code against the product title. If anything is different, contact us and we will confirm fitment with the supplier before you order.
Do I need an alignment after installing this?
If the part changes or affects suspension geometry, yes. It is a good idea after any arm, link or bushing change.
Can I install it myself?
Many bolt-on parts can be installed at home with the right tools and a safe way to support the car. Pressed bushings and anything you are unsure about are best left to a shop.
Where do specs and warranty details come from?
From HPS. We sell parts from several brands and suppliers, and each one sets its own specs, lead times and warranty terms. The product details above are the latest we have.