[musa]

My E92 front suspension cross member reinforcement triangle bar (part 31116768714, item 5 in the realOEM diagram attached) looks bent but can't really tell if it's not when comparing with the pics at https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/31116768714/ES48991/

Is this the normal shape? Looks odd- the tips of the v kinda bend up and one side has a dimple near the tip (pic 2) but no scratches or paint chip to indicate it was hit by something. I've called my local dealerships but none has them in stock to compare. One parts advisor indicated as far as he recalls it may be normal but he is not sure. Thoughts?

[musa]

Wow, over 105 views and still none has ever removed that part to give a clarification one way or the other?

[HP Autosport]

Yes, that looks bent.

will post photos for you soon.

[musa]

Thank you for the pics! Is there a dimple near the tip (pic 2 in my post)? I think it's on the passenger side. The car has some rear undercarriage trim damage and I suspected the v reinforcement is bent too. Does yours lay completely flat parallel on the floor?

[HP Autosport]

Originally Posted by musa

Thank you for the pics! Is there a dimple near the tip (pic 2 in my post)? I think it's on the passenger side. The car has some rear undercarriage trim damage and I suspected the v reinforcement is bent too. Does yours lay completely flat parallel on the floor?

Yes, as you can see from the first photo, it is completely flat on the floor. And in the second photo, there is no bend anywhere.

And there is no dimple.

[musa]

Thank you so very much for your verification. Definitely replacing it- it's only $62 from my local dealership.

[HP Autosport]

Originally Posted by musa

Thank you so very much for your verification. Definitely replacing it- it's only $62 from my local dealership.

Deal!

Shipping, unfortunately, is costly for something of that dimensions.

[CALWATERBOY]

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You mean these?

[musa]

Yes, those, but yours look different. For the E92, it's one piece and black in color.