{"product_id":"karbonius-g8x-m2-m3-m4-carbon-front-strut-brace","title":"Karbonius G8X M2 \/ M3 \/ M4 Carbon Front Strut Brace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Karbonius G8X M2 \/ M3 \/ M4 Carbon Front Strut Brace addresses a well-known shortcoming of the G8X M platform: while the F8X M3 and M4 came equipped with a striking and structurally impressive factory carbon fiber strut brace, BMW chose a stamped steel two-piece design for the G8X generation. Karbonius has engineered a complete replacement — a fully autoclave-cured, 100% prepreg carbon fiber one-piece V-brace that eliminates the weak-point joints of multi-piece designs and reduces weight by over 5.5 lbs compared to the factory unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most aftermarket G8X strut braces that rely on multi-piece jointed designs or off-the-shelf carbon tubes inserted into chassis mounts, the Karbonius V-brace is a true monobloc tubular construction. The integrated CNC-machined 6061 aluminum mount provides superior wear resistance and strength at the chassis mounting interface, and is available anodized in natural silver or black. Installation uses factory hardware throughout — no modifications required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 2.2 lbs against the OEM unit's 7.7 lbs, the Karbonius strut brace improves front chassis rigidity while reducing unsprung mass and delivering an engine bay appearance that finally matches the standard set by the factory F8X carbon brace it was inspired by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece carbon fiber V-brace with integrated 6061 aluminum mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumbered certificate of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-lightweight: 2.2 lbs vs. 7.7 lbs for the OEM steel strut brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece monobloc V-brace construction — no weak-point joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% prepreg carbon fiber construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoclave-cured for strength and finish quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC-machined 6061 aluminum mount integrated into the bar for superior durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable aluminum mount finish: Anodized Silver or Anodized Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalls with factory hardware — no modifications required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually numbered for authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-Year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ind-distribution.com\/collections\/m2-g87\"\u003eBMW G87 M2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ind-distribution.com\/collections\/m3-g80\"\u003eBMW G80 \/ G81 M3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ind-distribution.com\/collections\/m4-g82-g83\"\u003eBMW G82 \/ G83 M4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation instructions are available from Karbonius: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/karbonius.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BARRA-DE-TORRETAS-G80_ES-EN-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edownload installation guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Upgrades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ind-distribution.com\/products\/karbonius-g8x-m2-m3-m4-csl-carbon-front-strut-brace\"\u003eKarbonius G8X M2 \/ M3 \/ M4 CSL Carbon Front Strut Brace\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ind-distribution.com\/products\/karbonius-g8x-m2-m3-m4-csl-carbon-cooling-shroud-cover\"\u003eKarbonius G8X M2 \/ M3 \/ M4 CSL Carbon Cooling Shroud Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ind-distribution.com\/products\/karbonius-g8x-m3-m4-csl-center-console\"\u003eKarbonius G8X M2 \/ M3 \/ M4 CSL Carbon Center Console – Automatic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and manufactured in Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional installation recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IND Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Gloss \/ 2x2 \/ Anodized Silver","offer_id":47978029678786,"sku":"G8XSB01-CF-2-AS","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss \/ 2x2 \/ Anodized Black","offer_id":47978029711554,"sku":"G8XSB01-CF-2-AB","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss \/ 1x1 \/ Anodized 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