{"product_id":"vtt-f9x-x3-4m-carbon-fiber-strut-braces","title":"VTT F9X X3\/4M Carbon Fiber Strut Braces","description":"\u003ch3\u003eVTT Carbon Fiber Strut Bars – BMW F97\/F98 X3M \u0026amp; X4M\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile BMW did an outstanding job engineering the F9X X3M and X4M platforms, the factory strut bars leave much to be desired. The OEM stamped steel pieces lack visual appeal and feel like an afterthought on an otherwise well-designed performance machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eVTT\u003c\/strong\u003e, we set out to change that. We removed the stock bars, put our engineers to work, and developed a replacement that is both \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful and functional\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is a 100% \u003cstrong\u003epre-preg carbon fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e strut bar system bonded to \u003cstrong\u003eCNC-machined billet 6061-T6 aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e ends, anodized in a range of premium finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transformation is immediate — a sleek, motorsport-inspired look that’s \u003cstrong\u003ehalf the weight of the factory setup\u003c\/strong\u003e while maintaining full structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Pre-Preg Carbon Fiber Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – Not a carbon wrap or overlay; genuine structural carbon fiber for maximum strength and weight savings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCNC-Machined Billet Ends\u003c\/strong\u003e – Precision machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and anodized in your choice of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight Design\u003c\/strong\u003e – Each carbon bar weighs roughly half of its factory counterpart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Bolt-On Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e – Installs using factory mounting points with no modification required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Complement\u003c\/strong\u003e – Designed to pair seamlessly with the VTT Carbon Fiber Center Strut Bar for a complete underhood package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeight Comparison\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactory Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVTT Carbon Fiber Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.8 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VTT Carbon Fiber Strut Bars for the F97\/F98 X3M \u0026amp; X4M combine cutting-edge materials with precision engineering. 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