TCK Buna rubber rear shock mounts?

cvc 22349a · 08-09-2011, 11:06 AM

Has anyone installed these with their rear dampers?
Do they replace the oe rubber saddle in the lower control arms?
Are they worth $100. ea?
I'm having my FSD's replaced with slightly used Koni Sports next week and am looking for feedback on this part.
Do they make ride quality significantly stiffer?
Getting TCK on the phone is next to impossible

cvc 22349a · 08-09-2011, 11:29 AM

Just spoke with TCK
Those mounts are top mounts and don't work with the E9X.

cvc 22349a · 08-09-2011, 12:48 PM

I've already bent the heck out of Harold's ear and am trying to leave him alone.

TCK did get back to me and confirmed those mounts aren't for the E9x.
Not really interested in replacing my oe lower rear camber link with the M3 part. I'm just replacing the dampers with Koni sports, not going for a full blown c/o conversion, so I'm stuck w/those rubber saddles.

Since I'm on the subject, anyone with experience with Dinan's rear upper shock mount kit? Is this for lowering springs only or does it benefit the rear damper w/oe sport springs?

Chowbow · 08-09-2011, 01:13 PM

The Dinan rear upper shock mount is probably only beneficial for cars that have been lowered and are hitting the bump stops prematurely. I don't think there will be significant improvement on a car with OE springs honestly.

Are you trying to replace that lower saddle with the big rubber bushing? I've thought about that too, since it's just a giant flexible chunk of rubber...

e90pilot · 08-09-2011, 01:47 PM

Turner makes solid upper and lower rear shock mounts for the e90. It's really expensive and probably rides like ass and makes a ton of road noise.

cvc 22349a · 08-09-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chowbow

The Dinan rear upper shock mount is probably only beneficial for cars that have been lowered and are hitting the bump stops prematurely. I don't think there will be significant improvement on a car with OE springs honestly.

Just confirmed w/Dinan, they're for lowering springs only. I'm putting too much into a strut/shock swap

Are you trying to replace that lower saddle with the big rubber bushing? I've thought about that too, since it's just a giant flexible chunk of rubber...

Yes, thought the TCK mount would be the answer, but it's not.
Powerflex might have a solution, but I'm not a fan of urethane.

cvc 22349a · 08-09-2011, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90pilot

Turner makes solid upper and lower rear shock mounts for the e90. It's really expensive and probably rides like ass and makes a ton of road noise.

Good to know, not for me though. My car is a DD not a track car. There's enough added road noise w/the M3 subframe bushings, M3 front control arms and light weight wheels.

Chowbow · 08-09-2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90pilot

Turner makes solid upper and lower rear shock mounts for the e90. It's really expensive and probably rides like ass and makes a ton of road noise.

The Turner mounts require different shocks - they basically turn the mounting points into generic mounts for race ready shocks.

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cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	I've already bent the heck out of Harold's ear and am trying to leave him alone. TCK did get back to me and confirmed those mounts aren't for the E9x. Not really interested in replacing my oe lower rear camber link with the M3 part. I'm just replacing the dampers with Koni sports, not going for a full blown c/o conversion, so I'm stuck w/those rubber saddles. Since I'm on the subject, anyone with experience with Dinan's rear upper shock mount kit? Is this for lowering springs only or does it benefit the rear damper w/oe sport springs? __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC s/w, Dinan intake/exhaust/oc, Koni/M3 susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS
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