M7 Speed Strut Tower J-Brace Kit for Gen 2 MINI Coopers (R55–R59 | 2007–2015, Non-Base Models)

Upgrade the rigidity, handling, and engine bay style of your MINI Cooper with the M7 Speed Strut Tower J-Brace Kit, engineered exclusively for Gen 2 MINI Coopers (R55–R59), including Hatchback, Convertible, Clubman, Roadster, and Coupe models (2007–2015).

The J-Brace is designed to protect your MINI’s strut towers from “mushrooming” under load, improve chassis stiffness, and enhance cornering response while maintaining compatibility with the factory John Cooper Works (JCW) intake system and most aftermarket intakes.

Praised by MINI enthusiasts and top automotive magazines, the M7 Strut Tower J-Brace is recognized as the best-fitting and best-looking brace for the R56 MINI family. Installation is quick and straightforward, and the results are immediate—you’ll feel sharper steering feedback, improved turn-in, and greater stability during spirited driving.

Key Features & Benefits

• Precision Engineering: CNC-machined from high-strength 6061-T6 aluminum billet for unmatched durability and rigidity.

• Premium Finish: Matte black anodized coating with an engraved M7 logo adds a professional, finished look to your MINI’s engine bay.

• Performance Handling: Dramatically improves chassis stiffness, reduces body flex, and enhances cornering precision.

• Strut Tower Protection: Prevents strut tower mushrooming, a common issue under aggressive driving and heavy loads.

• Direct Fitment: Compatible with factory JCW intakes and most aftermarket systems.

• Modular Design: Works as a standalone brace or can be paired with the M7 SRP system as a cross-brace add-on.

• Model Year Updates: Slightly revised for 2011–2013 MINI Cooper S models to ensure perfect clearance with OEM components.

• Easy Installation: Simple bolt-on upgrade requiring basic hand tools; no cutting or permanent modifications.

Fitment

Designed for Gen 2 MINI Coopers (Non-Base Models Only):

• 2007–2015 MINI Cooper S (R56 Hatchback)

• 2008–2014 MINI Cooper S Clubman (R55)

• 2009–2014 MINI JCW Clubman (R55)

• 2012–2015 MINI Cooper S Coupe (R58)

• 2012–2015 MINI JCW Coupe (R58)

• 2012–2015 MINI Cooper S Roadster (R59)

• 2012–2015 MINI JCW Roadster (R59)

• 2008–2015 MINI John Cooper Works (R56 Hatchback)

Note: Not compatible with the base (non-S) MINI Cooper models.

Why Choose the M7 Speed Strut Tower J-Brace?

M7 Speed has long been a trusted name in MINI performance engineering. The J-Brace is not only a structural reinforcement but also an aesthetic upgrade that brings function and form together. By stiffening the chassis and protecting vulnerable strut towers, this brace ensures long-term reliability while delivering a noticeable boost in driving dynamics.

For MINI enthusiasts who demand precision, style, and performance, the M7 Speed J-Brace is the ultimate strut tower brace solution.