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      07-21-2023, 09:56 PM   #1
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Angry M3 Control Arm Installation Help

I recently bought the 11 piece control arm kit from FCP, and I have a solid understanding of how to install the front half. I can't find any guides or advice on the rears though. Can anyone point me to a good reference or help guide me through it?
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I recently bought the 11 piece control arm kit from FCP, and I have a solid understanding of how to install the front half. I can't find any guides or advice on the rears though. Can anyone point me to a good reference or help guide me through it?
This is coming up quickly on my to-do list as well, so hope you get some replies!
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FCP has a youtube video for that process.
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FCP has a youtube video for that process.
only for the front, which I already said I figured out
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      07-22-2023, 08:40 PM   #5
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While it's not the oem it's the same process.
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its pretty straight forward and no guide really needed, just make sure they are angled in the right direction

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...tr#description
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While it's not the oem it's the same process.
Those aren't even the same parts
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      07-23-2023, 07:11 AM   #8
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the video shows the orientation and so forth what more do you need. Honestly he also explains why these are going on his M3.

So On that note I'm out.
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What mtechnik3 said. It's literally the same install.
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(obviously can ignore the second half of the video if you're not doing the trailing arms)

The rear is easier than the front.
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