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03-30-2021, 11:38 AM | #1 |
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ordering B12 kit anything else needed?
getting ready to do B12 kit all the way around and was wondering if i need anything else before getting started.
would rather spend now on mounts and ancillary parts. see lots of nice stuff on Turner Motorsports. im also doing other suspension parts too m3 control arms 28mm sway front stuffonly right now |
03-30-2021, 11:46 AM | #2 | |
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03-30-2021, 08:05 PM | #4 | |
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03-31-2021, 01:56 AM | #5 |
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Do the tension rods as well. Those are notorious for going out in non m3 e9x causing your wheel to move back and forth. The m3 replacement comes with a solid bushing instead of a fluid filled one.
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03-31-2021, 10:23 AM | #7 |
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im doing all 4 control arms upgraded to M3, doesnt that take care of that?
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03-31-2021, 10:24 AM | #8 |
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https://www.carid.com/2011-bmw-3-ser...er=recommended
ok so whats the deal with all these different B12 kits? how is each one a different lowering capability? theres no break down on why the kits are different so are the springs different or the actual shocks or struts? and why is the B14 kit cheaper, would have thought that coil overs would be more |
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Yes you're good. upper/lower control arms refer to tension and thrust arms
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03-31-2021, 10:34 AM | #10 | |
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B12 kit $900 M3 control arm set w/ bolts $400 eibach 28mm front sway bar $180 tie rods w/boots $100 adjustable sway end links $120 engine mounts $120 trans mounts $60 |
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03-31-2021, 10:37 AM | #11 |
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Lmao that's how it goes. Start a project, to take care of somehing. But once you start thinking more on it, it becomes "well since I'm already in here, I might as well...."
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03-31-2021, 10:41 AM | #12 |
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cars paid for so now it has a set annual repair amount, if it goes over, ill be buying a new van
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03-31-2021, 01:10 PM | #13 | |
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Also make sure you have the dust caps for the strut mounts. When I bought my car it was missing one, and that bearing in the mount was nearly seized because of dust, water, and grime that made it's way inside. I always wondered about this too. I'd personally go with the B12 over the B14 because the B12 ride height is perfect for my needs. |
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03-31-2021, 02:22 PM | #14 | |
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which ride height did you go with, i have 3 to choose from here https://www.carid.com/2011-bmw-3-ser...er=recommended |
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04-01-2021, 02:48 PM | #16 | |
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FCP only lists one B12 kit for my specific E90 (330i) which is the same and only B12 kit for my car directly on the Bilstein website. I'm guessing the different options are for other configurations (coupe vs sedan, 325/328/330 vs 335i, etc.) |
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Just make sure you torque everything down to spec & go back in 30 days afterward & double check/ re-torque. Which sway bar links did you get? At $120.00, I assume you just got the front? Add about 1.25", for starters, in length to the sway bar link. Ideally, you would do a final measurement (adjustment) while the car is on ramps before you tighten the nut into place. To torque the bolts on hub, I like to use a 9" 1/2 drive extension & go in from the top. I think it's easier this way. The above 2 paragraphs are just from my experience. |
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