FS: SME RACP X-Brace - Gloss Black

[ZHPizza]

Edit: SOLD

I bought three of these wonderful pieces to save on shipping and, after installing one in mine and one in a mafia bro's car (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?23381-SME-X-Brace-install-(easy-RACP-reinforcement-ft-the-Pizzaman-himself)), I still have one left to sell. Comes with extended subframe bolts, hardware for attaching to the shock towers, and a drilling guide. Super easy install compared to more hidden options and adds some noticeable rigidity to the rear.

https://www.s-m-eng.com/product-page/e46-racp-brace

$675 shipped in the CONUS or $625 picked up in Charlotte, NC. I can also install it if you want to bring me your whip.

I never installed this one, but grabbed this pic when I first received them and test fitted each of them (they all fit perfectly):
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Install instructions here: https://30c05fd4-b11d-4ebf-af49-06d1...15d44cf973.pdf (https://30c05fd4-b11d-4ebf-af49-06d1c3db4896.filesusr.com/ugd/e35c2b_1d21c10a5fd9430a91971615d44cf973.pdf)

[ZHPizza]

Fyi I'm removing the white SME brace from my coupe tonight, so will have another one for sale if anyone is in the market. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250418/c92f20f221a95b958091420f52129bc5.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250418/36c1210de5cf466519112b060f12ca1d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250418/b589c68dfc6e2f9335b9adeceac27691.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250418/ebd70b055e03f2fa69f46425bca4615c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250418/e3cbf46ba54c7fe5f75aedba09e33b5c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250418/3bc98787392cb00b198554d7636e687e.jpg

[CPHES]

As a general question- does a brace back there make a difference?

[slater]

As a general question- does a brace back there make a difference?

in a coupe, i gotta believe it makes a sizeable one, yeah. the coupe has the least torsional rigidity of any solid-roofed E46.

in terms of tying it into the RACP, that is going to make big difference as well.

[ZHPizza]

Edit: SOLD

White one is out! $300 + shipping

Just got it boxed up if you want to check shipping costs
45 x 11 x 4 inches
8lb 8oz
Shipping from 28216

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