M3 Control Arm Kit / Xi Options?

skaper · 09-05-2020, 09:33 PM

Just beginning the information gathering stage but maybe someone can help speed me up. I am aware of the M3 control arm kit that FCP Euro offers but unfortunately it says for RWD cars only. Does anyone know why this is or is it still possible to do the swap? Also curious if M3 sways bars would still be an option for an Xi.

Thank you for your time 🙌

b-drizzle · 09-07-2020, 11:17 PM

yea it would seem like that.. this video was informative

neilvan · 09-08-2020, 07:48 AM

all the rear control arms/sway bars will swap

For the front its all designed different although you can press the M tension arm bushing into the Xi's (I did this in my E60 xi )

skaper · 09-08-2020, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by neilvan

all the rear control arms/sway bars will swap

For the front its all designed different although you can press the M tension arm bushing into the Xi's (I did this in my E60 xi )

Hey, thanks for this info. I’ll look into the bushing swap. Did you find it worth the hassle after you were done? I use to have a e60 550. I still miss the sound of that engine!

neilvan · 09-09-2020, 07:18 AM

I noticed more NVH as to be expected but the steering response did get better but im sure the stock fluid filled ones were beyond toast. Even on the rwd cars that bushing is the only benefit of the M3 tension arm replacement

csquared013 · 09-09-2020, 08:24 PM

I need an overhaul on everything so I was looking at the same route. Huge thanks for the info!

Anyone thought of going with powerflex poly bushings instead of the M3 bushings for the front? or would that just be a waste of money?

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b-drizzle Private First Class 21 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 435i Gran Coupe xDrive Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (3)	yea it would seem like that.. this video was informative
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neilvan Major 858 Rep 1,363 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i M-Sport 6MT RWD Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E61 530xi [0.00] 1993 Mazda Miata [0.00] 2009 BMW E90 335i [0.00]	all the rear control arms/sway bars will swap For the front its all designed different although you can press the M tension arm bushing into the Xi's (I did this in my E60 xi )
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neilvan Major 858 Rep 1,363 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i M-Sport 6MT RWD Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E61 530xi [0.00] 1993 Mazda Miata [0.00] 2009 BMW E90 335i [0.00]	I noticed more NVH as to be expected but the steering response did get better but im sure the stock fluid filled ones were beyond toast. Even on the rwd cars that bushing is the only benefit of the M3 tension arm replacement
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csquared013 Private First Class 25 Rep 152 Posts Drives: Arctic metallic 2006 330xi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (1)	I need an overhaul on everything so I was looking at the same route. Huge thanks for the info! Anyone thought of going with powerflex poly bushings instead of the M3 bushings for the front? or would that just be a waste of money?
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