{"product_id":"vorshlag-rtab-pocket-reinforcement-bmw-e46","title":"Vorshlag RTAB Pocket Reinforcement BMW E46","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe BMW E46 has some problems with the factory chassis. We have been releasing products to repair and\/or reinforce these issues, one by one. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Projects\/Team-Vorshlag-E46-Endurance\/i-2zNbWsK\/0\/0b64a210\/M\/IMG_8801-M.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear subframe mounts to the tub are the biggest failure point, but we have also seen the Rear Trailing Arm Bushing cassette pull out of the tub...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Instructions\/Rear-Trailing-Arm-Bushing-RTAB\/i-htDzBFw\/0\/006d4240\/M\/DSC_9007-M.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a lot of forces that going this this RTAB location and with the wrong bushing material (polyurethane!) it can bind up and cause huge loads - which can crack the sheet metal it mounts into. We make these steel reinforcement plates 100% in-house and can almost always ship the same day you order - let us know if you are in a rush and we can make room on our CNC  plasma table. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Customer-Cars\/Jason-Ramsay-2003-BMW-E46-M3\/i-39N2sJB\/0\/df40f970\/M\/IMG_9492-M.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have installed these for multiple chassis in the past, including our own and decided to release this as a kit. We do not have instructions - just know that it takes welding, painting, and more. This is not for the novice mechanic - you need a fabricator to do this job right. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Projects\/Team-Vorshlag-E46-Endurance\/i-xZ5MH3g\/0\/3ef92f49\/M\/IMG_8519-M.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two CNC cut steel pieces included in this kit can be welded in place to reinforce the floor at this 3-bolt RTAB mount in the chassis, as shown. This can be added to both E46 non-M and M3 models. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Projects\/Team-Vorshlag-E46-Endurance\/i-RQgGFKg\/0\/643a6592\/M\/IMG_8523-M.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelding is required\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for highly stressed race cars\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents future damage or use to help repair existing cracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vorshlag LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44908122898632,"sku":"AA-36VB-01","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0210\/4203\/6785\/files\/Vorshlag-RTAB-Pocket-Reinforcement-BMW-E46.jpg?v=1769352806","url":"https:\/\/svbimmer.com\/products\/vorshlag-rtab-pocket-reinforcement-bmw-e46","provider":"SVBimmer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}