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10-04-2011, 11:16 AM | #23 | |
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the guy from texas? or florida? i remember that thread. he did it all on jack stands right? i don't believe he went into much detail for control arms. probably enough for someone with experience, but i need a DIY that "holds my hand" i can follow instructions, but i'd rather not improvise and end up paying for a tow truck |
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10-04-2011, 11:31 AM | #24 | |
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Yes, I regret selling it. Lol. |
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10-04-2011, 11:47 AM | #25 |
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10-04-2011, 12:32 PM | #26 |
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this, it was a pain in the ass to squeeze in there. I did the install myself and it's worth it if you have the extra cash laying around. There is definitely more feedback from the front end.
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10-04-2011, 02:26 PM | #28 |
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10-04-2011, 02:46 PM | #29 | |
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i think someone was selling them privately for $200-300 a couple months ago. i regret not jumping on it |
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10-04-2011, 10:30 PM | #30 |
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I think ECS Tuning has the best price. I regret selling and never installing a kit I bought off Tischer.
Let me know if you find a better price. |
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10-04-2011, 10:34 PM | #31 | |
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The m3 front control arm kit including wishbones, tension rods, and headlight regulating rod was $405..at the time I purchased..now they are $520 No vendors will be able to give much of a break on these as they come from BMW..and the margins are way to low to begin with HPA is your best bet..he maybe able to work some kinda of package deal for you guys. |
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10-04-2011, 10:39 PM | #32 | |
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10-05-2011, 09:46 AM | #33 | |
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This might be a good option, I also hate the steering feel on the car....so numb, but it is a fat piggy. |
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10-05-2011, 02:46 PM | #34 |
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10-05-2011, 02:50 PM | #35 | |
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i wonder if the 1m suspension parts will be the same or more expensive when it becomes available
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10-05-2011, 02:56 PM | #36 | |
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They front and rear m3 control arms, sway bars and rear subframe bushings all fit the e82/e90/e92/e93..most parts will not fit x models FYI: Front http://hpashop.com/category.sc?categoryId=237 Rear http://hpashop.com/category.sc?categoryId=238 |
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10-05-2011, 04:46 PM | #37 |
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10-05-2011, 08:12 PM | #38 | |
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We first did the R&D back in 2008 and no one had these control arms on a car longer than we have. 40K street,track and competition miles later they came off of the car and was sold used, but in great condition. The same arms are still on a customer's car today. They will most certainly outlast the oem ones you currently have on the car. |
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10-06-2011, 06:06 AM | #41 | |
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anyone with M3 controls arms & wishbones can comment? |
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10-06-2011, 09:53 AM | #42 |
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I don't know how you could get more understeer with more camber in the front....this might be because of other mods also (sways, coilovers and so on)
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10-06-2011, 10:48 AM | #43 | |
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i was thinking of getting the track bar but i heard it wouldnt work so i installed the mr adjustable arm. I figured if it fits on 1m maybe it might fit on the 335i
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10-06-2011, 11:18 AM | #44 |
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Understeer has been reduced. Fact. It has been some time since I've done this mod so I could be wrong about the feel. Perhaps it is slightly heavier but as you said, that's not a negative.
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