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    Consensus on lower control arms...

    Hey all,

    As the title hints, I'd like to know what everyone thinks are the best LCAs for non-M Z3's? It seems like the Meyle HD, Lemforder, and OE BMW stuff is what everyone buys...but how do they rank against each other? Pros and Cons?

    Cheers

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    Same here!

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    I favor Lemforder as everything Meyle seems to be made in China, and not always great quality.
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    Anyone else have a contribution? Either of the Randys?

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    I'm a Randy. I always buy the cheap crap on rock auto, then replace it in a year. Check out FCP euro though. They have a lifetime replacement thing. I am going to get my next set of wheel bearings, and control arms there.

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    Thanks Randy #3 (LOL!), but I'm actually looking for people's experiences and feedback on the three brands listed above...as opposed to where to get them. I put Lemforders on my car quite a while back, and we're redoing the suspension on my buddies coupe, so I wondered if either of the three aforementioned brands have proven to be significantly better or worse over the years. My Lemforders have done exactly what they're supposed to, and I haven't had any issues with them...but some people like the Meyles better, so I'm trying to find out why.

    Still looking for feedback and opinions...all who have changed their LCAs can chime in.

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    Ive used the HD meyle for years with no problems track and street. Typically track change every 2yrs just because racecar

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