Impact absorber set, plastic, suitable for BMW E36 / bumper brackets
Lightweight bumper brackets suitable for BMW E36 – Radical weight reduction for track tools
The lightweight bumper brackets for the BMW E36 replace the standard, heavy impact absorbers and brackets and are specifically designed for motorsport, track days and drift vehicles .
The goal: maximum weight savings at the front and rear of the vehicle – where it makes the most difference.
❌ The problem in the standard production version
The original bumper brackets of the BMW E36 are:
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Unnecessarily heavy
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designed for road use
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in motorsport, they are purely ballast parts
Especially at the front and rear, every extra kilogram has a negative impact on agility, steering behavior and balance .
✅ The WehranMotorsport solution
Our bumper brackets are made from high-strength, technical ABS plastic and completely replace the original parts.
Thanks to optimized material distribution, they offer high stability at minimal weight – developed from our own track experience.
Your advantage on the route
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✔ Weight saving of up to approx. 4.1 kg compared to the standard model
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✔ Noticeably improved weight distribution & steering response
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✔ Clean, play-free bumper mounting
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✔ Ideal for track days, drifting, time attack & club sport
⚙️ Technical Details
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Suitable for: BMW E36
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Material: Technical ABS (impact-resistant & temperature-resistant)
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Installation: Replacement with standard parts at original mounting points
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Production: Small series / Motorsport design
Weight comparison (approx.):
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Original front weight: ~2550 g → lightened weight: ~600 g
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Original rear weight: ~2750 g → lightened weight: ~650 g
➡️ Total savings: ~4100g
⚠️ Important information
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Pure motorsport component – not compliant with German road traffic regulations (StVZO).
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Available with and without a towing device for use with the standard towing point. If the version without a towing device is chosen, the towing hook must be installed in a different location on the front of the vehicle!
The product offered is not an original part from BMW AG .
It is a suitable accessory from an independent manufacturer and is not affiliated with BMW AG .
The use of the terms “BMW”, “E30”, “E36”, etc. serves solely to describe compatibility .
Frequently asked questions about the product
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