Thread: M3 on 328i
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      11-14-2011, 10:45 PM   #35
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Originally Posted by luckyu View Post
Another snag is that new bolts are needed to attach the M3 lower control arm to the subframe. Somehow I neglected to order them, they weren't in any parts list I saw.

So, the bolts are on order and work resumes tomorrow.
Can you explain why you must have new bolts. That is one of the areas I'm still unclear about when it comes to all the M3 control arms, both front & rear. Some say you should, Bentley says replace (at least for front arms, rear I haven't found yet) but most haven't replaced them (that I know of).

I really would like to know exactly which bolts/nuts should be replaced and which not for the front & rear control arms. Oh, and torque specs too.
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