control arms etc...

AWSAWS · 03-29-2017, 11:10 AM

Anywhere cheap to get the TRW/M3 control arms etc?
I'd like to do front and rear. Believe the rear ones don't fit unless changing the suspension though?

I'm appalled to see this guide rod on the car!

djgandy · 03-29-2017, 11:12 AM

My goto list is generally
Autodoc
MisterAuto
Ebay
Amazon
ECP/Carparts4less sometimes
German garages..

jamesmurray · 03-29-2017, 11:44 AM

I bought all of mine from amazon and it was delivered the next day! I've only fitted both the front arms and m3 sway bar. The rear is still stock at the moment.

James

RajB · 03-29-2017, 04:05 PM

Here you go buddy:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=171

AWSAWS · 03-29-2017, 07:39 PM

Thank you guys, and thank you Raj but I wouldn't know enough to fit these myself.

So I'd need to buy replacement guide rods as well. They are the ones like a broken twig. Have you guys changed yours? It sounds like it removes a lot of movement under acceleration and braking. I guess I'd want to do bushes as well.

p20rsg · 03-30-2017, 02:01 AM

Good work mate

RajB · 03-30-2017, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWSAWS

Thank you guys, and thank you Raj but I wouldn't know enough to fit these myself.

So I'd need to buy replacement guide rods as well. They are the ones like a broken twig. Have you guys changed yours? It sounds like it removes a lot of movement under acceleration and braking. I guess I'd want to do bushes as well.

All 4 arms at the front were replaced with those and they are pretty straight forward to fit (but do take some time).
They offer more solidity but mainly add the extra -ve camber which was the main reason for me.

jbibby · 03-30-2017, 03:47 AM

I think Amazon or Spareto are usually the cheapest.

AWSAWS · 03-30-2017, 09:49 AM

I've ordered the control arms off amazon but I can't find that Front Headlight Leveling Sensor Rod in the UK?

37142283867

tadaska · 03-30-2017, 09:51 AM

I got mine from eBay, bought each arm separately but from the same seller so they came in one box. Genuine TWR and the total price was £208.

This seller:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRW-Track-...8AAOSwx2dYGtt4

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRW-Track-...wAAOSwXeJYGtt3

tadaska · 03-30-2017, 09:53 AM

Leveling rod from Cotswold BMW about £13.

AWSAWS · 03-30-2017, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tadaska

Leveling rod from Cotswold BMW about £13.

Thanks,
I'm going to try my local BMW stealership to see what they charge...

AWSAWS · 03-30-2017, 10:08 AM

£14.04+VAT

Thought that was fair enough.

yaagavan · 03-30-2017, 03:48 PM

quick question, has anyone got any pictures on before and after how the wheel sits? Ive been thinking about this for a while now but can't make up my mind :/

Dace64 · 03-30-2017, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tadaska

Leveling rod from Cotswold BMW about £13.

Do you have the part number please?

RajB · 03-31-2017, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dace64

Do you have the part number please?

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWSAWS

I've ordered the control arms off amazon but I can't find that Front Headlight Leveling Sensor Rod in the UK?

37142283867

p20rsg · 03-31-2017, 05:56 AM

Sorry I'm a newb, so apologies in advance - will the control arms from an E90 M3 fit an E90 318d 2011? Cheers.

tadaska · 03-31-2017, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p20rsg

Sorry I'm a newb, so apologies in advance - will the control arms from an E90 M3 fit an E90 318d 2011? Cheers.

I sink so, unless 2011 E90 has different arms from pre LCI E90.

tadaska · 03-31-2017, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yaagavan

quick question, has anyone got any pictures on before and after how the wheel sits? Ive been thinking about this for a while now but can't make up my mind :/

From what I understand it adds only 0.5 negative camber. I doubt visually it is going to make any difference.

AWSAWS · 03-31-2017, 08:40 AM

Does anyone know what the alignment setup of the 4 wheels should be (for a quick road setup) after the front control arms are fitted?

So what about the rear of the car?

I gather the M3 uses different suspension and so you have to decide if you want M3 springs and shocks and M3 parts. If you want to retain the separate spring and shocks setup of the 335i in the rear then you need different parts.

tadaska · 03-31-2017, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWSAWS

So what about the rear of the car?

I gather the M3 uses different suspension and so you have to decide if you want M3 springs and shocks and M3 parts. If you want to retain the separate spring and shocks setup of the 335i in the rear then you need different parts.

I read read somewhere that an M3 rear is not considered as an upgrade. Though I think it might stiffen things up a bit, but tbh I don't know. I haven't gone that far yet, one thing at a time.

AWSAWS · 03-31-2017, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tadaska

I read read somewhere that an M3 rear is not considered as an upgrade. Though I think it might stiffen things up a bit, but tbh I don't know. I haven't gone that far yet, one thing at a time.

Probably from here. Seems there's less resistance and more spring in the M3 rear setup possibly. I still need to decipher the bottom line.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1079383

03-29-2017, 11:10 AM	#1
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jamesmurray Private 12 Rep 66 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gloucester - UK iTrader: (0)	I bought all of mine from amazon and it was delivered the next day! I've only fitted both the front arms and m3 sway bar. The rear is still stock at the moment. James __________________ 2009 E92 335i Titanium Silver JB4 G5, BMS/MHD Race flash, Pure Stage 2 DD, RB Turbo inlets & outets, BMS Meth kit (60/40), Wagner Downpipes & Intercooler, CPE Charge Pipe, Ramair DCI, DCT Paddles, Alpina F30 big brake kit, ST/KW variant 1 coilovers, M3 ARB and control arms
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AWSAWS Colonel 283 Rep 2,343 Posts Drives: E92 GC Turbos, FBO, 335i DCT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Valhalla iTrader: (0)	Thank you guys, and thank you Raj but I wouldn't know enough to fit these myself. So I'd need to buy replacement guide rods as well. They are the ones like a broken twig. Have you guys changed yours? It sounds like it removes a lot of movement under acceleration and braking. I guess I'd want to do bushes as well.
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AWSAWS Colonel 283 Rep 2,343 Posts Drives: E92 GC Turbos, FBO, 335i DCT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Valhalla iTrader: (0)	I've ordered the control arms off amazon but I can't find that Front Headlight Leveling Sensor Rod in the UK? 37142283867 __________________ GC Turbos, FBO, JB4, DCT, Port Meth injection, BMS Charge Pipe, NGK plugs. EBC brakes and pads, LED Angel lights, LED foglights, LCI rears OCC, Braided brake lines. Custom Diff Lockdown Kit, VTT inlets, TMAP, stage 2+ fuel pump 11.79@119mph (stock turbos) 11.74@129mph (GC Turbos)
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tadaska Major 114 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 320D ES Join Date: May 2016 Location: Eastbourne iTrader: (0)	I got mine from eBay, bought each arm separately but from the same seller so they came in one box. Genuine TWR and the total price was £208. This seller: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRW-Track-...8AAOSwx2dYGtt4 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRW-Track-...wAAOSwXeJYGtt3
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AWSAWS Colonel 283 Rep 2,343 Posts Drives: E92 GC Turbos, FBO, 335i DCT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Valhalla iTrader: (0)	£14.04+VAT Thought that was fair enough. __________________ GC Turbos, FBO, JB4, DCT, Port Meth injection, BMS Charge Pipe, NGK plugs. EBC brakes and pads, LED Angel lights, LED foglights, LCI rears OCC, Braided brake lines. Custom Diff Lockdown Kit, VTT inlets, TMAP, stage 2+ fuel pump 11.79@119mph (stock turbos) 11.74@129mph (GC Turbos)
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yaagavan Private 5 Rep 88 Posts Drives: BMW E90 LCI 320D Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	quick question, has anyone got any pictures on before and after how the wheel sits? Ive been thinking about this for a while now but can't make up my mind :/
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p20rsg New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: E90 318d Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Alton iTrader: (0)	Query? Sorry I'm a newb, so apologies in advance - will the control arms from an E90 M3 fit an E90 318d 2011? Cheers. Last edited by p20rsg; 03-31-2017 at 05:56 AM.. Reason: realised my stupidity.
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