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02-17-2012, 02:08 PM | #23 |
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i think the arms are plenty strong, it seems the bushings are not equally matched. i have had my alignment checked 3 times over 4000 miles and the camber is dead on, yet the toe has been out of spec each time. my dealer is checking with the engineers. i have a sedan, not a coupe.
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02-17-2012, 04:28 PM | #24 |
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Am I the only one who thinks these items are entirely unnecessary for a new well maintained car? I run my car competitively in NASA and don't think the car has any deficiencies that would cured by these parts. The only part I think would actually help the car go faster would be solid subframe bushings if you go crazy with rear spring rates.
Once the stock bushings start to wear out, these items would be a good upgrade, but for a new platform like the e90, I'd argue that they would produce any tangible difference. |
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The E9X seems to like to rotate more than the E46 in stock form...which is what most people try to achieve in the E46 through upgrades...less understeer. I think this car is surprisingly tail happy for a BMW. Which is why I want to try the toe links.
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06-22-2012, 12:43 AM | #27 |
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Judging by the little difference in "performance numbers" between the GTS and the competition package E92, it really does make you wonder. |
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Anybody running any of these parts and willing to write some feedback?
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01-04-2013, 09:58 AM | #31 |
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Forgot to add some feedback. I had the dinan toe links in and they are totally unnecessary. Re-installed the OEM arms and sold the dinans. I guess if you are constantly adjusting rear toe then they would be great but who does that?
The only major upgrade I'll do are the solid subframe bushings. Otherwise all seems fine.
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When I put the OEM links back in...I really couldn't tell a difference.
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01-07-2013, 04:24 PM | #34 |
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Question, is there any difference between the rear subframe (apart from solid bushings) and unibody of the GTS and the production M3? I'm hesitant of putting solid subframe bushings as logic would suggest additional strain on the rear unibody subframe mounting points with solid bushings.
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I could be totally wrong. Just thought I'd implement what I've gathered from my first semester of engineering classes. Haha
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Awesome thread
Might pull the plug on the rear bushings. |
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Amazing thread! will never get old. Amazing how many e9x M3 getting tracked, so few with experience with this suspension products. Thanks guys
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I recently installed the TMS solid sub frame bushings and Delrin diff bushings and a KW sleeve kit ( insert comments) I know but I wanted to keep the EDC! Also installed Challenge rear toe arms and a Dinan front sway and camber plates and rear upper shock mount for added travel and lastly a H&R rear sway. I do not track a lot it is my daily driver and I live in WI so it sees lots of varying driving conditions. I am totally pleased with it. There is more NVH but it is not that bad! The rear end feels more planted and the feedback is way better! It was all installed at iND great customer service and exceptional workmanship!
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Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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Yea, have read that the EDC shocks start to wear out around 75,000!
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