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InSepsis
02-26-2009, 02:04 AM
Well I finally have my bimmer up and running and I just got my rear bushings replaced and now I am positive I need new control arms/bushings since while accelerating and at speeds above about 20mph my wheels is jerking left/right really fast....


I called the stealership and they wanted about $500 for Control arms + Bushing kit...


I found this on fcpgroto.com:

http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exec/product_id/14072/nm/BMW_E36_Control_Arms_and_Bushings_Kit

People seem to give them great feedback and their parts look legit...

the kit is only about $160 which is what I was quoted for by my local part specialist place 6 months ago... they are charging more for them now...


Are these legit or do I need to stick with OEM when it comes to this??
kaineb
02-26-2009, 03:20 AM
Might want to read this and make your own decision. Definitely do your homework. I decided to go with FEBI/Bilstein.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1167741
18rabbit
02-26-2009, 09:33 AM
turnermotorsport has meyle oversized control arms with powerflex bushings for 220 I think
amancuso
02-26-2009, 11:58 AM
Be aware that the same problem can also be caused by worn out struts! I had that problem....
drummerboi
02-26-2009, 12:23 PM
maybe ur tires not balanced??
digitalsolo
02-26-2009, 01:00 PM
Do NOT, do NOT, do NOT buy the cheap kits that FCP Groton sells.

They are URO brand and the ball joint fit on the control arms is terrible. I had both arms fail on me directly out of the box, and another member had the same problem with the same parts.

The Meyle brand parts they carry are fine, though their prices are no better than BavAuto (where I bought my Meyle).

I burned 200+ dollars with FCP buying garbage. Don't make the same mistake.
RummelAutosport
02-26-2009, 02:25 PM
wow, thanks for the heads up. I have installed FCPgrotons parts on BMWs before and I have not had any problems. Most of those parts were the upgraded ones for 5-series. Is it only the 3-series parts that they have an issue with?
InSepsis
02-26-2009, 02:28 PM
Hm, what about APA control arms guys ??? Are they any better...

I get 95% of my parts at a local parts house and they sell APA ones for about $100/side and they say they are good quality...

t
digitalsolo
02-26-2009, 04:02 PM
Hm, what about APA control arms guys ??? Are they any better...

I get 95% of my parts at a local parts house and they sell APA ones for about $100/side and they say they are good quality...

t


You can get Meyle arms for 100 dollars per side from BavAuto, and they are KNOWN good quality.

-Blake