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02-21-2018, 03:02 PM | #1 |
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Doing coil overs what else needed/recommended?
I'm replacing my stock Msport struts & shocks with 56k miles on them. I'm going to replace them w/ coilovers next weekend.
I've got the shocks + springs that we're recommended by Harold at HPA shop. Plus new BMW top hats & Monroe rear upper strut mounts to replace the stock rear upper mounts. What else should I replace while I've got things apart? I already have the front M3 control arms installed. But are there any other rubber parts that should be replaced at about 60k?
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02-23-2018, 06:11 PM | #3 |
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Poly RSFBs or inserts at minimum. Check your sway bar end links. Fronts are long enough they like to bend.
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Tie rods? I have the M3 front control arms upper and lower. Same part?
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I'll have the shop take a look at the sway bar end links when we have it up in the air. I was thinking about upgrading to the M3 front bar but that may wait until I get ready to track the car. Hopefully not too far down the road.
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02-26-2018, 10:39 AM | #5 |
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Nope, tie rods are the arms that go from the steering rack to the knuckle. The ball joint at the end can get worn/loose. Worth checking while you're in there
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02-27-2018, 01:45 PM | #6 |
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Solid rear arms would be the next step. Huge improvement over stock and plants the rear end much better.
We used these: https://groundcontrolstore.com/colle...stable-arm-set Also RSFB are really a must on these cars, they've been mentioned here already but I can't stress the difference they make. You could also use the Race inserts BimmerWorld sells, much less work and better then M3 bushings. Otherwise go solid. |
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