[andrewbr]

I've read about the recent issues with the TRW M3 front control arms and ECS lists them as backordered, but I see there's this set from 034 Motorsports available as well, does anyone have any experience with these?

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-034motor...-401-1065~034/

Thanks

[lowrydr310]

ECS doesn't usually sell junk so I'm sure they're fine, however the hardware pictured is a major turnoff for me. I prefer the OEM style nuts that have the attached washer.

[whyzee125]

Interesting, I've never heard of this kit before. The Malaysian TRWs seem to be junk so I'd say give them a try! 034 engine mounts have like a 100% failure rate but hopefully these are better and ECS will replace them if they do fail.

[andrewbr]

This isn't giving me a huge amount of confidence

[335i54n]

the mount issue is cause the exhaust is too close, no matter what mount you use a heavy duty heat shield is recommended

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...rade-bmwmcakit

[whyzee125]

LOL sorry, didn't mean to scare you off! I guess I was saying we KNOW the TRWs are junk now that they're made in Malaysia so I'd rather an unknown than a known junk.

Good to know on the heat shield, too. Didn't know that.

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by whyzee125

LOL sorry, didn't mean to scare you off! I guess I was saying we KNOW the TRWs are junk now that they're made in Malaysia so I'd rather an unknown than a known junk.

Good to know on the heat shield, too. Didn't know that.

How are you coming to the conclusion that the Malaysian TRW arms are junk? I have one on my E93 335i; ordered a pair, one from Germany and the other from Malaysia. So far no issues.

[whyzee125]

Originally Posted by lowrydr310

How are you coming to the conclusion that the Malaysian TRW arms are junk? I have one on my E93 335i; ordered a pair, one from Germany and the other from Malaysia. So far no issues.

I saw two separate people on here who had them fail within like 15k miles.

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by whyzee125

I saw two separate people on here who had them fail within like 15k miles.

Interesting. I have one Malaysian made TRW M3 arm of the pair I installed a few months ago (other side is from Germany). I thought I heard a clunk from that side while turning in my driveway but wasn't sure, I'll definitely be looking out now.