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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: longms on November 30, 2007, 01:18:14 PM

Title: Bimmerworld control arm deal??????
Post by: longms on November 30, 2007, 01:18:14 PM

More noob questions from this guy in the suspension forum...

My ball joints are shot and I will be doing a lot of upgrades on my M42 is. I am looking at the control arm kit offered by bimmerworld. It is the kit seen on the main page that has steel ball joint with powerflex control arm bushing for $199.99.

1) Does this fit our cars?, 2) Is this one control arm or is it a "kit" with 2?, and 3) if installing HR sport/Bilstein sport suspension setup, do i need to get the off-set control arm bushing?

I have already bought the bushing but I ordered the centered one. Do I need to have the off-set to better pair up with my new suspension set up? I have done polyurethane in the rear as well.

Thanks guys

Title: Bimmerworld control arm deal??????
Post by: robweenerpi on December 18, 2007, 07:05:15 PM

E30 Version will fit fine.  E36 will too really.  Offset is the way to go if you want good handling.

Title: Bimmerworld control arm deal??????
Post by: gearheadE30 on December 19, 2007, 02:43:04 PM

Offset just increases the caster. This means the farther you turn the steering wheel, the more effective camber the front wheels will have. Offset ones will reduce turn-in but reduce understeer/scrubbing in tight corners and dramatically improve stability.