M3 control arms on 335i?

D's Bimmer · 02-05-2014, 06:25 PM

Before I pull the trigger on the front and rear setup from Sean at Offset, is there another more economical option available for a spirited daily driver? I just want to make sure I have explored all quality options.

Thanks,

Jdub679 · 02-06-2014, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by D's Bimmer

Before I pull the trigger on the front and rear setup from Sean at Offset, is there another more economical option available for a spirited daily driver? I just want to make sure I have explored all quality options.

Thanks,

Don't think so. M3 control arms give the best bang for buck. Next would be coilovers or a spring/shock setup

robc1976 · 02-06-2014, 01:34 PM

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Don't think so. M3 control arms the best bang for buck. Next would be coilovers or a spring/shock setup

I prefer the M3 and with upgraded thrust arm bushings as well from RE, transformed my car.

robc1976 · 02-06-2014, 01:42 PM

If interested I made a tutorial on both upgraded M3 bushings and the upper and lower control arms.

Upgrade M3 RE bushings:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...4#post14731314

Upper & lower control arms:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=788761

Hokie_BMW · 02-06-2014, 03:01 PM

Would replacing the standard 335 bushings with RE ones make a big difference as well or would it only be beneficial if used in the m3 arms?

robc1976 · 02-06-2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hokie_BMW

Would replacing the standard 335 bushings with RE ones make a big difference as well or would it only be beneficial if used in the m3 arms?

They are designed for M3 arms only.

Hokie_BMW · 02-06-2014, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

They are designed for M3 arms only.

Thanks for the info. How much of a difference do the RE bushings make?

robc1976 · 02-06-2014, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Hokie_BMW

Thanks for the info. How much of a difference do the RE bushings make?

huge difference for me.

D's Bimmer · 02-06-2014, 07:53 PM

I am thinking that I might do my suspension upgrade in two phases given the cash outlay and to make sure I need the next phase.

How do you know when you need to refresh the bushings? In other words, how many K's before people are upgrading to the M parts because they need to?

Phase I

Bilstein B12 Kit
Upper shock mounts Front/Rear
UUC Transmission Mounts

Phase II

M3 Front Upper/Lower
M3 Rear Upper/Lower

cdgatti · 02-07-2014, 04:45 AM

D's that makes sense... only downside I can think of is you will need 2 alignments. No biggie.

Alpha_Onion · 02-07-2014, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by D's Bimmer

I am thinking that I might do my suspension upgrade in two phases given the cash outlay and to make sure I need the next phase.

How do you know when you need to refresh the bushings? In other words, how many K's before people are upgrading to the M parts because they need to?

Phase I

Bilstein B12 Kit
Upper shock mounts Front/Rear
UUC Transmission Mounts

Phase II

M3 Front Upper/Lower
M3 Rear Upper/Lower

And don't forget about sway bars. Although if you have the sport package then you might not need to worry about that.

BlueBimmers · 02-10-2014, 11:02 PM

Is it possible to put M3 control arms on a 2010 335i M Sport xdrive?

FarfusLCI · 02-12-2014, 11:26 AM

Hi guys,
I recently bought a 2010 LCI 320d M sport (package).
I've been reading alot about this upgrade and the only question that I could not find an answer is : will these control arms fit also to my car? It's not a 335 so I couldn t find anything about upgrading my model. Some websites say that these parts are not suitable for M equipment - e.g. " available for e90 non M" . I read a post that only the front would be possible to fit, the rear not,but i m not sure.
Can you help me?

STONEY_M5 · 02-14-2014, 10:41 PM

Interestingly i dnt have headlight rods on my control arms

raceyBMW · 02-17-2014, 01:08 PM

You may not have xenons then? No xenon, no need for the leveling arm most likely.

D's Bimmer · 02-20-2014, 07:45 AM

After much debating, I called Sean at Offset yesterday afternoon and placed my order. He is shipping me the M3 Front Upper/Lower Suspension Upgrade along with Bilstein Front Sway Bar End Links. I decided to hold off on upgrading the rear as the life span of the original parts has a ways to go still. Now I have the B12 Kit along with this stuff from Sean and the Front/Rear Upper Strut Mount Kit from Turner. The UUC Transmission Mounts and my M Performance Aluminum Racing Pedals. Everything being installed next week by our good friend IVO in Mississauga. Will post up some pictures shortly. Thanks for everyone's input!

Pr335bob · 06-02-2014, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpha_Onion

And don't forget about sway bars. Although if you have the sport package then you might not need to worry about that.

Sis you ever complete this setup I'm interested because I'm thinking about going m3 control arms in the front. To combine them with my bilstein b 12th kit I have inatalled.

Pr335bob · 06-02-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by D's Bimmer

After much debating, I called Sean at Offset yesterday afternoon and placed my order. He is shipping me the M3 Front Upper/Lower Suspension Upgrade along with Bilstein Front Sway Bar End Links. I decided to hold off on upgrading the rear as the life span of the original parts has a ways to go still. Now I have the B12 Kit along with this stuff from Sean and the Front/Rear Upper Strut Mount Kit from Turner. The UUC Transmission Mounts and my M Performance Aluminum Racing Pedals. Everything being installed next week by our good friend IVO in Mississauga. Will post up some pictures shortly. Thanks for everyone's input!

How'd ir drive afterwards ? Very curious as I am looking to do the same thing.

D's Bimmer · 06-02-2014, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pr335bob

How'd ir drive afterwards ? Very curious as I am looking to do the same thing.

The control arms definitely sharpen the cornering ability on our car. It didn't alter anything else. As a regular maintenance item it is a very good upgrade for about the same cost as OEM non-m control arms so all good.

Pr335bob · 06-02-2014, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by D's Bimmer

The control arms definitely sharpen the cornering ability on our car. It didn't alter anything else. As a regular maintenance item it is a very good upgrade for about the same cost as OEM non-m control arms so all good.

Did you get the front and back? Or just the kit for the front?

D's Bimmer · 06-11-2014, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pr335bob

Did you get the front and back? Or just the kit for the front?

I just did the front for now. The backs dont wear nearly as quickly as the front do and the difference with the rear is not where the big improvement is. It is up front. I will do the backs when they are ready to be replaced as part of regular maitainence.

gryphun · 06-12-2014, 12:24 PM

D,

How many miles on your car? Have been pondering if I should purchase all 3 kits from Offset or just the front arm kit for now.

Also am planning to purchase new spring/shock combo and Apex EC-7 wheels with conti DW (18x9 F and 18x9.5 R) - I have pre-lci

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