[chrisgarcia800]

Does anyone know of upgraded front control arms that have stiffer bushings in them to stiffen up the front suspension? I am in the process of building my suspension on my 335xi and i ordered all the upgraded rear arms, sub frame bushings and diff bushings. Along with upgraded coil overs and sway bars. All of this got me thinking about the front arms and what could be done to improve them. Is there a company out there that sells them? If not i am thinking about having some custom made.

[rowingone]

M3 parts bolt up

[chrisgarcia800]

I don't think m3 parts bolt up to the x drive models

[jwzimm]

The rear M3 stuff does but the front most certainly does not!

[SM335i]

any updates to this? is there Meyle HD for xdrive?

[SaviorXi]

Originally Posted by SM335i

any updates to this? is there Meyle HD for xdrive?

I just purchased Meyle HD Sway bar endlinks because mine were rattling/popping. It seems like the part is more stout than stock and it was $50 total including shipping on amazon. Part #316 060 0025/HD and
#316 060 0026/HD

I have all M3 rear parts including rear sway and subframe bushings and full spring shock upgrade. The front is generally not the problem with Xi, and Xdrive 3's. The biggest problem is the stock shock and spring setup and the soft sloppy rear bushings and flimsy rear sway. Once that is completed the front feel and stability improves greatly. (You can also get much better steering response with some summer Michelin Pilot Super Sports)

[SM335i]

What spring and shock combination do you have??

[SaviorXi]

Originally Posted by SM335i

What spring and shock combination do you have??

Bilstein and Eibach

[SM335i]

Originally Posted by SaviorXi

Bilstein and Eibach

Are only these circled parts interchangeable between 335 and m3?

[JaysBlueE92]

Originally Posted by chrisgarcia800

Does anyone know of upgraded front control arms that have stiffer bushings in them to stiffen up the front suspension? I am in the process of building my suspension on my 335xi and i ordered all the upgraded rear arms, sub frame bushings and diff bushings. Along with upgraded coil overs and sway bars. All of this got me thinking about the front arms and what could be done to improve them. Is there a company out there that sells them? If not i am thinking about having some custom made.

I can't recall if HP ever confirmed these for xi fitment but might be worth contacting them - http://www.hpashop.com/E82-E9X-HD-Fr...rm-e82-e9x.htm

[SaviorXi]

Originally Posted by SM335i

Are only these circled parts interchangeable between 335 and m3?

- M3 Rear Sway Bar
- M3 Rear Bushings (2 of 33312283382 and 2 of 33312283383)
- M3 Rear Guide Rods
- M3 Rear Upper Links
- M3 Rear Lower Camber Kit

[SM335i]

Originally Posted by SaviorXi

- M3 Rear Sway Bar
- M3 Rear Bushings (2 of 33312283382 and 2 of 33312283383)
- M3 Rear Guide Rods
- M3 Rear Upper Links
- M3 Rear Lower Camber Kit

I understand that, I was just trying to put those words on a picture to see how parts look like

[chrisgarcia800]

Originally Posted by JaysBlueE92

I can't recall if HP ever confirmed these for xi fitment but might be worth contacting them - http://www.hpashop.com/E82-E9X-HD-Fr...rm-e82-e9x.htm

This is what I'm looking for but for the x drive models. Those control arms are for the non x drive models. I dont think that they are compatible with the x drive.

[andrey_gta]

The myele hd arms I'm pretty sure aren't xi fit

However there is a bushing that is firmer than oem available for the long control arm, this way you can mimic hd myele. The bushing is 90a poly

The bushing is from Strongflex.eu it's an xi fit. I made a thread about it here 6 months ago, no one noticed it then lol

[BoogeyMan'sBMW]

Originally Posted by andrey_gta

The myele hd arms I'm pretty sure aren't xi fit

However there is a bushing that is firmer than oem available for the long control arm, this way you can mimic hd myele. The bushing is 90a poly

The bushing is from Strongflex.eu it's an xi fit. I made a thread about it here 6 months ago, no one noticed it then lol

Is it just a bushing that will need to be pressed into the control arm?

[NiNeTyOne]

https://www.powerflex.co.uk/ are VERY good bushings. I have had them on fully built stage III Audi's pushing 500HP with a chassis that is far less sophisticated than the BMW with very positive results. I routinely tracked the car. I am preparing to swap all my e91 bushings with these.

My S4 ran Ohlins TTX 4 way adjustable dampers with 1050 rate linear eibach springs in the rear and 950 rate linear springs in the front, and was absolutely stunning, especially on slicks.

I would destroy OE bushings in less than 10k miles, the Powerflex were still perfect after 30k and a huge number of track days.

[PrematureApex]

Originally Posted by BoogeyMan'sBMW

Is it just a bushing that will need to be pressed into the control arm?

Yup! See post #107, etc.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...1108425&page=5

Originally Posted by NiNeTyOne

https://www.powerflex.co.uk/ are VERY good bushings. I have had them on fully built stage III Audi's pushing 500HP with a chassis that is far less sophisticated than the BMW with very positive results. I routinely tracked the car. I am preparing to swap all my e91 bushings with these.

My S4 ran Ohlins TTX 4 way adjustable dampers with 1050 rate linear eibach springs in the rear and 950 rate linear springs in the front, and was absolutely stunning, especially on slicks.

I would destroy OE bushings in less than 10k miles, the Powerflex were still perfect after 30k and a huge number of track days.

Sure, but again, they don't sell an xdrive option.

[matteblue3er]

Originally Posted by NiNeTyOne

https://www.powerflex.co.uk/ are VERY good bushings. I have had them on fully built stage III Audi's pushing 500HP with a chassis that is far less sophisticated than the BMW with very positive results. I routinely tracked the car. I am preparing to swap all my e91 bushings with these.

My S4 ran Ohlins TTX 4 way adjustable dampers with 1050 rate linear eibach springs in the rear and 950 rate linear springs in the front, and was absolutely stunning, especially on slicks.

I would destroy OE bushings in less than 10k miles, the Powerflex were still perfect after 30k and a huge number of track days.

Powerflex does not sell a poly bushing for the location in question for xDrive models.

The only off-the-shelf poly bushing is made by StrongFlex. You can easily modify a RWD bushing to fit AWD models though. I did this and it's been fine for the past year.

[BoogeyMan'sBMW]

Originally Posted by PrematureApex

Yup! See post #107, etc.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...1108425&page=5


Sure, but again, they don't sell an xdrive option.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by matteblue3er

Powerflex does not sell a poly bushing for the location in question for xDrive models.

The only off-the-shelf poly bushing is made by StrongFlex. You can easily modify a RWD bushing to fit AWD models though. I did this and it's been fine for the past year.

Details on how to modify them for AWD?

[matteblue3er]

Originally Posted by BoogeyMan'sBMW

Details on how to modify them for AWD?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=36

[gspinks11]

bumping this

I have an 08 335xi, what is the BEST thing to do since apparently the M3 arms dont bolt up.

Should i replace the bushings in the arms I have?

Or should I modify them as per the previous post and has anyone actually confirmed success with this?


I have a minor clunk noise when going over certain speed bumps while turning and it seems to be drivers side only mainly and i've replaced the strut mounts, struts, sway bar links and tie rod ends.

i'm suspecting with the 150k miles i have on the car the control arms are the issue since, there isn't much left for me to replace regarding this particular issue.

i'd also be interested even if it doesn't fix my issue if it's going to offer a much better ride and allow for better comfort, control and stability

[gspinks11]

Im seeing these but not sure if these are as good as just doing the yellow bushings?

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-4...nstalled-arms/