For improved turn-in response from your E36, few bolt-on parts are as effective as the BMW cross reinforcement (aka the x-brace) which is factory equipment on all E36 Z3, Convertibles, and the 1995 M3 Lightweight. By bolting the subframe (which the engine is mounted atop) to the chassis, you get far less movement when the car is turned left or right. As a added bonus, the x-brace covers the bottom of the oil pan, protecting it from curbs or other items which might otherwise damage the oil pan. The oil drainage plug is not inhibited in any way with the addition of the x-brace.

Installation is very easy. You must remove the stock rear support brace. Do not reinstall this bar in the holes located towards the rear of the car, a few inches away. In a head-on collision, the engine is designed to move downwards, away from the interior passenger cabin. With the x-brace AND the stock rear support brace installed, it inhibits this built in safety measure and may prevent the engine from moving downwards. After the x-brace is lined up and the bolts are inserted, it is ready to be tightened. You are now ready to rock and roll. Remember, don't overtighten the bolts as it may cause the nutserts to break.