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11-17-2012, 02:07 PM | #23 |
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^ Those look like heim joints too
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11-17-2012, 03:59 PM | #24 |
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From reading other threads seems like there's been longevity problems to a certain extent or another with all after market toes?
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11-18-2012, 08:59 AM | #25 | |
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Yes. 6 months seems to be typical, life of a Heim joint before clicking's heard, parts knockin' with wear. Find in colder weather, no click, maybe later. To a manufacturer, they're easily available and being an industry standard, seem ideal for the job. Yet, particularly without a dust & dirt boot, they wear quick. Replacement joints may be installed, but at half or more the original cost of toe arms and needing a rear alignment after install; PITA down time w/labor cost for non-DIY, it's a sizable expense most discover with experience. ......... Purchasing Megan toe arms to resolve clicking issue. Was wary of rubber introducing inaccuracy, but those who install 'em love 'em, to a man - zero bad reports. Could Megan's installed base be wrong? . Last edited by CALWATERBOY; 11-18-2012 at 09:37 AM.. |
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11-18-2012, 09:55 AM | #26 |
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I would of thought Megan's would of been the last choice to go with. But I may just keep stock ones on there and not introduce another maintenance / problem to my aging car.
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11-18-2012, 10:27 AM | #27 | |
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Now that ya mention it, have to check if stock arms fit w/M3 camber arm - I do still have all of my stock parts. |
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11-18-2012, 11:00 AM | #28 |
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They should
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11-18-2012, 01:14 PM | #29 |
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11-18-2012, 01:55 PM | #30 |
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11-18-2012, 05:51 PM | #31 |
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Well Megan Racing typically don't make anything of their own but rather rebrand from other companies. In this case, these arms are said to have been made by Hardrace. They utilize a sealed ball joint with a nylon race that is essentially the same type of joint used in the M3 toe arms. All other aftermarket toe arms that I have come across for our platform use spherical/heim joints that can wear out easily.
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11-18-2012, 06:03 PM | #32 |
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good info
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12-07-2016, 04:17 PM | #35 |
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Hey CALWATERBOY, how did the Megan Toe Arms work out? Did they wear out just like HPA arms did?
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I had them on my E92 335i for over a year and roughly 30k miles. Zero issues whatsoever.
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Do you/anyone know the difference between Megan Racing Version 1, Version 2, Manzo Toe arms? Are the joints inferior in the V1 / Manzo toe arms? |
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12-08-2016, 07:48 PM | #38 | |
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What's the mfg of the ballends? And did you install Seals-It seals on them? Yeah, it's an old thread but the above info would helpful for anyone searching in the future.
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I realize this is an old thread but, I'm looking at the construction of these and they look like they are properly sealed. Maybe I have a newer design?
For the people that have had short life with these, I am curious if the bolts tightened down while the car was on the jack or at ride height? If the are tightened while the suspension is unloaded and fully extended, the bushings will be twisted when the car is lowered rather than in a neutral position. This will cause them to fail prematurely.
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08-11-2019, 04:11 PM | #42 |
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Hey guys.
We have manufactured rear toe arms for the e82 and e9x non-M. The design principle is a curved arm, but with dimensions better suited to the non-M suspension. These are made of billet 6061-T6 aluminum and have been precision CNC machined to accept either balljoints or bushings (which can be either stock bushings or much stiffer Group N bushings, or even polyurethane bushings like those from Powerflex and other suppliers), or any combination of balljoints and bushings depending on individual preferences. They can be anodized in any colour. They can also be made either in the standard length (412 mm) or +3 mm for extra toe. Because you can select balljoints or bushings, or any combination, you can tweak your effective spring rates in increments (measured in lb/in). So, for example, on effective spring rates: - 2 balljoints: 0 - 1 balljoint and 1 regular bushing: 15 - 2 regular bushings: 30 - 1 balljoint and 1 Group N: 56 - 1 regular bushing and 1 Group N: 71 - 2 Group N: 112 Assuming the contribution of a full set of stock bushings is an equivalent of 109 lb/in, then that can be fully compensated with a set of MRP toe arms with 2 Group N bushings, and the other 4 arms can be only balljoints... Just trying to gauge interest at this point so please reply if you might be interested in this product... a Stay tuned! Last edited by Angel67; 08-11-2019 at 04:17 PM.. Reason: Adding pic |
08-13-2019, 01:34 AM | #43 | |
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Orb made something similar years ago. I'm interested in harder rubber bushings not bearings
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