Description
Upgrade chassis rigidity and handling response with the Racing Dynamics Black Front Strut Brace, engineered for select BMW 3 Series and 4 Series models from 2013 onward. Designed by professional race car engineers, this front strut tower brace helps reduce chassis flex and strut tower movement during hard cornering, supporting more consistent tire contact with the road during high-performance driving.
The brace features a durable black powder-coated aluminum extrusion designed to complement the black plastic engine bay covers and strut tower covers found on BMW F30 and F32 models. The RACING DYNAMICS logo is engraved through the powder coating, exposing the machined aluminum underneath to create a distinctive outlined logo. The finish also helps resist dulling and water spotting compared with polished braces.
Its specially designed rectangular aluminum extrusion incorporates an internal web structure to improve torsional and longitudinal rigidity. The alloy construction allows the brace to be formed at the bends without crimping, avoiding the need to cut and weld multiple pieces together. The straight-bar design uses two bolts at each end, providing rigidity under torsional and compressive loads during performance driving. This design is engineered to be substantially stiffer in torsion than heim-joint-style strut braces.
The end plates are machined on high-speed machining centers to provide accuracy and repeatability for precise mounting. The result is a performance-focused chassis reinforcement component designed to improve structural support while maintaining a clean, understated appearance in the engine bay.
Features
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Black powder-coated aluminum finish for a clean, understated appearance.
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RACING DYNAMICS logo engraved through the coating to expose the bare aluminum and create a permanent outlined logo.
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Specially designed aluminum extrusion engineered for increased stiffness and rigidity.
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Formed alloy construction designed to avoid crimping at bends and eliminate the need to cut and weld multiple pieces.
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Rectangular extrusion with an internal web structure to improve torsional and longitudinal rigidity.
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Helps restrict strut tower spreading under high cornering loads.
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Designed to support consistent tire contact with the road during hard cornering.
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Straight strut brace design with two bolts at each end for rigidity under torsional and compressive loads.
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Engineered to provide greater torsional stiffness than heim-joint-style designs.
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Precision-machined end plates manufactured on high-speed machining centers for accuracy and repeatable fitment.
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Durable black powder coating designed to resist dulling and water spotting compared with polished finishes.
Product Specifications
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Brand: Racing Dynamics
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Product Type: Front Strut Brace
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Finish: Black powder-coated
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Construction: Aluminum extrusion
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Mounting Design: Straight bar with two bolts at each end
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Part Number: 196 99 30 020B
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Listed Price: $250.00
Vehicle Fitment
BMW 3 Series
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BMW 3 Series 320i, 328i, 335i, and 340i, including xDrive and diesel models, chassis F30 and F31, 2013 and newer.
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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 320i, 328i, and 335i, including xDrive and diesel models, chassis F34.
BMW 4 Series
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BMW 4 Series 420i, 428i, 430i, 435i, and 440i, including xDrive and diesel models, chassis F32, F33, and F36.
Important Fitment Note: The manufacturer lists this front strut brace for the BMW F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, and F36 chassis. Confirm the vehicle's exact model, engine, chassis, and strut tower mounting configuration before ordering. The listing specifies 2013 onward for the F30/F31/F32 application and does not provide a separate starting year for every other chassis or engine variant.
