M3 Wishbone links, Tesnion Links, and Strut Brace Installed!

Mr. 5 · 11-16-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen_E92

Can anyone make a DIY for tension links and wishbones?

Once you raise the car and get the undertray off it's retty straight forward.
You will see exactly what you need to do.

Richwm · 11-18-2008, 12:58 PM

If you just do the tension links does an alignment still need to be done?

HP Autosport · 11-18-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Richwm

If you just do the tension links does an alignment still need to be done?

You should have it checked anyway.

Mr. 5 · 11-18-2008, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richwm

If you just do the tension links does an alignment still need to be done?

From what I noticed, it looks to me that the M3 tension links are also a bit longer than the stock tension links.
I would have the alignment done for sure.

This is why I believe on doing both at the same time.
If you're a mod freak like myself then you know that you're going to do the wishbones at one point in time so you might as well do them at the same time.

HP Autosport · 11-18-2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

From what I noticed, it looks to me that the M3 tension links are also a bit longer than the stock tension links.
I would have the alignment done for sure.

This is why I believe on doing both at the same time.
If you're a mod freak like myself then you know that you're going to do the wishbones at one point in time so you might as well do them at the same time.

Do it!

ShinyMetal · 12-04-2008, 10:37 PM

Mr.5, would you mind posting or sending me a pm on where you got the parts at those approximate prices? I’d like to do this as my next mod.

I checked with my dealer and they want about $550 for the tension rods & wishbones. I checked the HP Autowerks website and it comes out to about $460 before shipping (shipping adding another $25 or so). You also mentioned Tischer but I had trouble finding the parts on their site. You seem to have done it for around $410. Thanks for your help and your posts.

On a side note I’ll have the dealer do this for me and they figure it’ll be around $400 plus an alignment. I could probably do it myself but I think I’ll play it safe

Andro07 · 12-04-2008, 11:23 PM

Nice Work. How hard was repositioning the wiring harness by the firewall?

HP Autosport · 12-05-2008, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

From what I noticed, it looks to me that the M3 tension links are also a bit longer than the stock tension links.
I would have the alignment done for sure.

This is why I believe on doing both at the same time.
If you're a mod freak like myself then you know that you're going to do the wishbones at one point in time so you might as well do them at the same time.

Mr. 5 · 12-05-2008, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andro07

Nice Work. How hard was repositioning the wiring harness by the firewall?

What do you mean?

Andro07 · 12-05-2008, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

What do you mean?

This harness:

HP Autosport · 12-05-2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andro07

This harness:

No need to relocated.

stressdoc · 12-05-2008, 08:06 PM

Is there anything hard about installing the center mount (#3 in the OEMparts diagram) for the strut brace?

Mr. 5 · 12-05-2008, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stressdoc

Is there anything hard about installing the center mount (#3 in the OEMparts diagram) for the strut brace?

Kind of because I wanted to make sure I used every piece from the 335.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andro07

This harness:

Did you forget this picture?

Andro07 · 12-05-2008, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

Kind of because I wanted to make sure I used every piece from the 335.

Did you forget this picture?

Ooop's yes I did.Lol.

stressdoc · 12-06-2008, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

Kind of because I wanted to make sure I used every piece from the 335.

I meant is it hard to r&r the V piece -- looks like a boomerang -- that fits under the last cowl cover beneath the windshield. It looks like you can access the bolt underneath the cover, or maybe there is a little circular piece that removes for access. You don't have any photos of that last bit of installation tear-down.

Kit523 · 12-06-2008, 08:57 PM

all of those came out 796 for me= =

aus · 12-07-2008, 10:33 AM

Nice job. Thanks.

Richwm · 12-07-2008, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShinyMetal

Mr.5, would you mind posting or sending me a pm on where you got the parts at those approximate prices? I’d like to do this as my next mod.

I checked with my dealer and they want about $550 for the tension rods & wishbones. I checked the HP Autowerks website and it comes out to about $460 before shipping (shipping adding another $25 or so). You also mentioned Tischer but I had trouble finding the parts on their site. You seem to have done it for around $410. Thanks for your help and your posts.

On a side note I’ll have the dealer do this for me and they figure it’ll be around $400 plus an alignment. I could probably do it myself but I think I’ll play it safe

I paid $392.90 total shipped no tax from JD at Crown auto for the wishbones, tension rods and the four lock nuts that go on the ball joints.
http://www.crownpartsonline.com/part...?siteid=214334

Richwm · 12-07-2008, 11:02 AM

Part Number: 31102283577 Core Price Your Price
Front suspension - Front suspension - Lower control arm - Rear arm Rear arm, m series, left - 2wd 2008
$79.98

Part Number: 31102283578 Core Price Your Price
Front suspension - Front suspension - Lower control arm - Rear arm Rear arm, m series, right - 2wd 2008
$79.98

Part Number: 31102283575 Core Price Your Price
Front suspension - Front suspension - Lower control arm - Front arm Front arm, m series, left - 2wd 2008
$114.36

Part Number: 31102283576 Core Price Your Price
Front suspension - Front suspension - Lower control arm - Front arm Front arm, m series, right - 2wd 2008
$114.3

Total: $388.68

jeho · 12-07-2008, 01:07 PM

^^ where

r.c.y.k. · 12-07-2008, 02:07 PM

http://www.hpashop.com/product.sc;js...3&productId=42

Mr. 5, did you have to have that longer regulating rod?

stressdoc · 12-07-2008, 03:53 PM

I think the Tischer team is setting up more "kits" like Harold's.

If I were west coast I would drive over to HP-AW and get everything installed there. Harold has pioneered a lot of this and no doubt has additional tweaks that could be shared amongst his friends and compatriots. East coast and everyone else can order from whatever source works best for them. One nice thing about Tischer compared to the other BMW OEM dealer suppliers is that Jason & Evan are on top of the stuff we are talking about here, so you are going to get the right parts w/ necessary hardware (bolts, bushings, etc.).

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ShinyMetal New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: So. NJ iTrader: (0)	Mr.5, would you mind posting or sending me a pm on where you got the parts at those approximate prices? I’d like to do this as my next mod. I checked with my dealer and they want about $550 for the tension rods & wishbones. I checked the HP Autowerks website and it comes out to about $460 before shipping (shipping adding another $25 or so). You also mentioned Tischer but I had trouble finding the parts on their site. You seem to have done it for around $410. Thanks for your help and your posts. On a side note I’ll have the dealer do this for me and they figure it’ll be around $400 plus an alignment. I could probably do it myself but I think I’ll play it safe
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stressdoc Moderator 617 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	I think the Tischer team is setting up more "kits" like Harold's. If I were west coast I would drive over to HP-AW and get everything installed there. Harold has pioneered a lot of this and no doubt has additional tweaks that could be shared amongst his friends and compatriots. East coast and everyone else can order from whatever source works best for them. One nice thing about Tischer compared to the other BMW OEM dealer suppliers is that Jason & Evan are on top of the stuff we are talking about here, so you are going to get the right parts w/ necessary hardware (bolts, bushings, etc.). __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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