O-oh...TRW E9x M3 control arms/tension struts no longer available?

Emilime75 · 07-28-2018, 10:36 AM

FCP shows as backordered, with no ETA. Couple of other vendors I checked show qty in stock as zero.

Hoping these didn't go away for good.

mweisdorfer · 07-28-2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Emilime75

FCP shows as backordered, with no ETA. Couple of other vendors I checked show qty in stock as zero.

Hoping these didn't go away for good.

It's probably just like Bilstein B8's. They will come back in eventually

Emilime75 · 07-28-2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

It's probably just like Bilstein B8's. They will come back in eventually

Hope so, thought about buying soon.

Biginboca · 07-28-2018, 06:39 PM

Seeing as how they are replacement/service parts for M3’s and not just aftermarket/upgrade parts for us I feel confident they will be back

feuer · 07-28-2018, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Emilime75

Hope so, thought about buying soon.

Da najdam ? 😉

maddmatth · 07-28-2018, 07:31 PM

Try Amazon, I've seen them there, only slightly more expensive than FCP.

whyzee125 · 07-29-2018, 09:52 PM

Check offset motorworks. I got mine there for a better price than FCP offered at the time.

bluewater328 · 07-29-2018, 10:49 PM

This happens more frequently than you think. They were just out of the kits two weeks ago as well. I think they're just not stocking as many sets since the car has aged.

mweisdorfer · 07-30-2018, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Emilime75

FCP shows as backordered, with no ETA. Couple of other vendors I checked show qty in stock as zero.

Hoping these didn't go away for good.

If you already have the m3 control arms, you could possibly just replace the bushings...

http://www.bimmerworld.com/Suspensio...iABEgIGWfD_BwE

Emilime75 · 07-30-2018, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

If you already have the m3 control arms, you could possibly just replace the bushings...

http://www.bimmerworld.com/Suspensio...iABEgIGWfD_BwE

I don't have them yet, working out the suspension upgardes I want to do and looked back to FCP to figure out pricing and my budget. I know FCP tends to be a few bucks more than some other sources, but the lifetime warranty is appealing since I plan on keeping this car for quite a while.

zero2sixtyZ · 07-31-2018, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by whyzee125

Check offset motorworks. I got mine there for a better price than FCP offered at the time.

Just placed an order with them. Thanks.

zero2sixtyZ · 08-08-2018, 12:24 PM

Scratch that. They are out too. Got my money refunded.

feuer · 08-08-2018, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ

Scratch that. They are out too. Got my money refunded.

I was on the phone with them today 8/8/18 (regarding something else) and as told that they have them in stock for $305 shipped.

SnapCoupe · 08-08-2018, 01:33 PM

I placed an order with Bimmerworld 3 weeks ago and they had everything ready to ship except one of the upper arms. I went ahead and told them to ship what they had, then I purchased the missing arm separately at my dealership. It ended up being $50 more than what it was originally going to cost, but I really didn't want to wait until late August for them to ship.

Aus335iguy · 08-11-2018, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by feuer

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Originally Posted by Emilime75

Hope so, thought about buying soon.

Da najdam ?

Ako mozish da najdish bez platno!

ssric3 · 08-13-2018, 10:06 PM

I was in the same boat as you guys. The kit is basically a convenient way to bundle all the M3 control arms in one simple purchase. If you order each part of the bundle separately, you'll get roughly the same price. BTW I waited a few more weeks and they posted the bundle again and I bought it. Here are the part numbers (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...e93-bmwmcaktfr). Prices may have changed:

Qty Part SKU Brand Price
1 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly TRW-JTC1426 $75.49
1 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly TRW-JTC1427 $75.49
1 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly TRW-JTC1424 $139.99
1 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly TRW-JTC1423 $74.99
1 Headlight Leveling Sensor Rod BMW-37142283867 $23.26
1 Suspension Control Arm TRW-JTC1430 $108.99
1 Suspension Control Arm TRW-JTC1431 $108.99
1 Suspension Control Arm TRW-JTC1428 $61.09
1 Suspension Control Arm TRW-JTC1429 $61.09
2 ABS Cable Bracket BMW-34522283017 $14.88
2 Hex Nut BMW-07129905817 $3.73

Emilime75 · 08-14-2018, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ssric3

I was in the same boat as you guys. The kit is basically a convenient way to bundle all the M3 control arms in one simple purchase. If you order each part of the bundle separately, you'll get roughly the same price. BTW I waited a few more weeks and they posted the bundle again and I bought it. Here are the part numbers (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...e93-bmwmcaktfr). Prices may have changed:

Qty Part SKU Brand Price
1 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly TRW-JTC1426 $75.49
1 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly TRW-JTC1427 $75.49
1 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly TRW-JTC1424 $139.99
1 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly TRW-JTC1423 $74.99
1 Headlight Leveling Sensor Rod BMW-37142283867 $23.26
1 Suspension Control Arm TRW-JTC1430 $108.99
1 Suspension Control Arm TRW-JTC1431 $108.99
1 Suspension Control Arm TRW-JTC1428 $61.09
1 Suspension Control Arm TRW-JTC1429 $61.09
2 ABS Cable Bracket BMW-34522283017 $14.88
2 Hex Nut BMW-07129905817 $3.73

Yes, but they're not all available separately, or in a bundle. The hope is that this is temporary and they'll return.

Emilime75 · 08-14-2018, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Biginboca

Seeing as how they are replacement/service parts for M3’s and not just aftermarket/upgrade parts for us I feel confident they will be back

The "M3" branded parts are still available, it's the "TRW" parts with the M3 logo shaved off that aren't.

mantis · 08-15-2018, 06:28 AM

dam i need this too

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ssric3 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Fort Worth, Texas iTrader: (0)	I was in the same boat as you guys. The kit is basically a convenient way to bundle all the M3 control arms in one simple purchase. If you order each part of the bundle separately, you'll get roughly the same price. BTW I waited a few more weeks and they posted the bundle again and I bought it. Here are the part numbers (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...e93-bmwmcaktfr). Prices may have changed: Qty Part SKU Brand Price 1 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly TRW-JTC1426 $75.49 1 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly TRW-JTC1427 $75.49 1 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly TRW-JTC1424 $139.99 1 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly TRW-JTC1423 $74.99 1 Headlight Leveling Sensor Rod BMW-37142283867 $23.26 1 Suspension Control Arm TRW-JTC1430 $108.99 1 Suspension Control Arm TRW-JTC1431 $108.99 1 Suspension Control Arm TRW-JTC1428 $61.09 1 Suspension Control Arm TRW-JTC1429 $61.09 2 ABS Cable Bracket BMW-34522283017 $14.88 2 Hex Nut BMW-07129905817 $3.73
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