rear camber arm bearing kit... who has done it?

[roastbeef]

i recently did had the front tension arm monoballs done, and i really love the way it makes the car feel.

now, i'm looking at other bushings/arms to replace that are going to enhance handling and performance feel. has anyone done the rear camber arm bearing kit that bimmerworld sells?

i'm not ready to go with race links just yet, but i do want to subtly enhance what i've got. i'm on oem zcp suspension and the car will be staying that way for a few more years. i do about 6 track days a year, so any other bushings/etc. that deliver that feel, please feel free to suggest others as well.

[Move Over]

I'm on the hunt for the same. How about the front camber link?

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by Move Over

I'm on the hunt for the same. How about the front camber link?

might be a stupid question, but do we have a front camber link? i didn't see a link for one on bimmerworld- just the rear.

[Move Over]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

might be a stupid question, but do we have a front camber link? i didn't see a link for one on bimmerworld- just the rear.

Not a stupid question, but I think that's what the rear CA is referred to. Might just be referred to as a control arm actually lol.

[roastbeef]

Yea I think we have a lower control arm that holds the spindle and the spindle is held in place by the tension arm and shock body. Im not entirely sure.

[RickyBobby]

I installed them when I did my rear subframe bushings, so I can't say for sure if they made a difference. The stock bushings were in good shape when I removed them though.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by RickyBobby

I installed them when I did my rear subframe bushings, so I can't say for sure if they made a difference. The stock bushings were in good shape when I removed them though.

thanks for the response. i don't think there are many people who have just done the camber arm bushings alone. i too, am getting my subframe/diff bushings done and was curious about them. i'm going to hold off and do them separately, i want to be able to tell the differences in the things i do and be able to tell how they make a difference in the car.

[Move Over]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

thanks for the response. i don't think there are many people who have just done the camber arm bushings alone. i too, am getting my subframe/diff bushings done and was curious about them. i'm going to hold off and do them separately, i want to be able to tell the differences in the things i do and be able to tell how they make a difference in the car.

What subframe and diff bushings are you planning on using?

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by Move Over

What subframe and diff bushings are you planning on using?

Malek at MRF will be doing the deed. Ill be using his subframe bushings, I'm not sure what brand he uses for the differential, but they will be derlin on the diff.

[Greg S]

I've used them with no issues, the sleeve does require tack welding to the subframe IMO, although some retaining compound might be sufficiently strong(I do both).

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by Greg S

I've used them with no issues, the sleeve does require tack welding to the subframe IMO, although some retaining compound might be sufficiently strong(I do both).

how did it make the car feel?

[Greg S]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

how did it make the car feel?

They were installed with many many other suspension upgrades at the same time.

[RickyBobby]

Originally Posted by Greg S

They were installed with many many other suspension upgrades at the same time.

I did them at the same time as my worn out rear subframe bushings, differential bushings, front and rear control arm bushings, and shock rebuild. The difference that I feel is that the car is more crisp and slightly more planted on corner exit. The changes are very subtle and felt most on track with r-comps.

[tlrid3r]

Originally Posted by Greg S

I've used them with no issues, the sleeve does require tack welding to the subframe IMO, although some retaining compound might be sufficiently strong(I do both).

I installed my rear camber link bearing and used retaining compound for the sleeve and holds up great.

[maicol76]

Originally Posted by tlrid3r

I installed my rear camber link bearing and used retaining compound for the sleeve and holds up great.

It's been a very long time since you wrote this reply. Is it still working fine without any problems?
If not, what type or product of retaining compound did you use?

[Redd]

Originally Posted by maicol76

It's been a very long time since you wrote this reply. Is it still working fine without any problems?
If not, what type or product of retaining compound did you use?

I think it depends car to car. For my car when I installed the BW rear camber arm bearing kit, the sleeve was loose enough to easily slide in and out of the subframe hole without much force. In my case, tack welding was definitely necessary.

[tlrid3r]

Originally Posted by maicol76

It's been a very long time since you wrote this reply. Is it still working fine without any problems?
If not, what type or product of retaining compound did you use?

Zero issue. I track my car heavily and I have double checked and still great. They were fully pressed in with the use of retaining compound.

Loctite retain compound.
Loctite 21448 Green 638 High Strength Retaining Compound, 50 mL Bottle https://a.co/d/1GIqX2o

[maicol76]

Originally Posted by tlrid3r

Zero issue. I track my car heavily and I have double check and still great. They were fully pressed in with the used of retaining compound.

Loctite retain compound.
Loctite 21448 Green 638 High Strength Retaining Compound, 50 mL Bottle https://a.co/d/1GIqX2o

Thanks~