Best subframe reinforcement kit?

[simonnim]

I tried using search, but it isn't showing on my phone. What's the best one on the market?

Reddish?
CMP?
Vanos-bmw?

[PipeUy]

I’ve recently installed Reddish plates and a VinceBar with the front cups too, pleased with the result and the car is much tighter.

[old///MFanatic]

VinceBar being the original to bulletproof the area seems to still be the best. And cleanest.

If you’re talking strictly “plates” the CMP product looks really good.

*Not sure I understand the “Vanos-bmw” part of post on subframe??

[simonnim]

https://vanos-bmw.com/bmw-e46-chassis-subframe-repair-reinforcement-plate-kit

They claimed to be the best haha..

[old///MFanatic]

https://vanos-bmw.com/bmw-e46-chassi...ment-plate-kit
They claimed to be the best haha..

Sorry was unaware this Russian company had begun selling RACP plates.

Back to your original question, are you asking about full top mount enforcement kits or just bottom plates?

[Sprp85]

There are so many bottom plate products in the market now & they seem to be all reasonably well made & will perform the job.

But in the end, any bottom plates will need to be accompanied by CMP/Vince top reinforcements to achieve the end goal of securing the RACP.

[AussieE46M3]

Pairing stages 1 & 1.5 of the CMP kit will provide a fairly comprehensive underside & topside fix provided you stitch weld problem areas of the chassis and only set you back $150 USD + shipping.

That paired with solid subframe bushes (To improve the handling/feel) is what I suggest for an initial reinforcement as if you ever go big power or get aggressive with your driving the kits are modular so, more can be added at a later date if need be.

https://cmpautoengineering.com/collections/bmw-e46

Hope that helps!

[SteelGreyM]

I used CMP and have no complaints. Huge plates

[DropTopKingM3]

I believe the CMP products are still on sale from last week.

[simonnim]

Sorry was unaware this Russian company had begun selling RACP plates.

Back to your original question, are you asking about full top mount enforcement kits or just bottom plates?

I just learned about top reinforcement, or vince bar. I guess both haha.

[simonnim]

Pairing stages 1 & 1.5 of the CMP kit will provide a fairly comprehensive underside & topside fix provided you stitch weld problem areas of the chassis and only set you back $150 USD + shipping.

That paired with solid subframe bushes (To improve the handling/feel) is what I suggest for an initial reinforcement as if you ever go big power or get aggressive with your driving the kits are modular so, more can be added at a later date if need be.

https://cmpautoengineering.com/collections/bmw-e46

Hope that helps!

This does help, thanks!

[George Hill]

I think CMP are the best, have installed I think (10) sets or so?

[Obioban]

I like the vincebar, both because it supports the fellow that actually figured out how to the address the fundamental engineering flaw of the chassis, and because it doesn't negatively impinge upon your truck space or look like you have anything installed once it's in.

[George Hill]

Are we talking about bottom side or top side reinforcement?

[Obioban]

Are we talking about bottom side or top side reinforcement?

Top side.