E46 BMW 330 ZHP Control Arms doityourself

[MrMaico]

$197.24 each here.....

http://www.bmwmercedesparts.com/partlocator/

[Mtnman]

yeah, Dane, whats going on? are your cracked or bent or something? I didnt think this was a part that would need to be replaced PM. pls advise.

[danewilson77]

yeah, Dane, whats going on? are your cracked or bent or something? I didnt think this was a part that would need to be replaced PM. pls advise.

I have a feeling, the lowering of my car have been "not good" to my inner and outer ball joints.

[danewilson77]

$197.24 each here.....

http://www.bmwmercedesparts.com/partlocator/

Damn...thats about a $75.00 saving there. Thanks Maico.

[nk_zhp]

looks cheaper here with free shipping.

http://www.rmeuropean.com/

In general, this is one of the cheapest sources for OEM parts that I know of. Depending on what you are looking for Autopartswarehouse.com has descent deals as well... but a lot of OEM stuff isn't there.

[3ZHPGUY]

Check this out

Full thread, see post #17 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=5315416

The arms are the same for the ZHP and ZSP (31 12 2 282 121/22) from 03 on. These are considered "heavy-duty" for "sporty" driving. They are noticably beefier than the 31 12 6 758 519/20 (sport prior to 03) or 31 12 6 770 247/48 standard (aka non-sport) arms. Some dealers are just stocking the heavier arms for warranty replacements. This what mine did when I had a CA replacement under warranty. The S/A took the time to explain the differences when I questioned why the new ones didn't look like the old ones. If you read carefully, RealOEM states the heavier arms are for M Sports II (ZSP) OR Performance Package (ZHP) apps. Don't feel bad, RealOEM can be confusing to read sometimes.

I also found this place with these prices, could be the best so far. Never heard of the place, just found it on a Google search.

http://www.aboveallmotorwerks.com/Pr...2282121_S.aspx
List Price $295.71
Your Price $185.93
You Save $109.78

[Nivo]

has anyone tried pressing their own ball joint in?

I have always had great luck with MEVOTECH joints. too bad they dont have any for bmw



UROParts press in joint, $9.20 USD

[danewilson77]

Check this out

Full thread, see post #17 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=5315416

The arms are the same for the ZHP and ZSP (31 12 2 282 121/22) from 03 on. These are considered "heavy-duty" for "sporty" driving. They are noticably beefier than the 31 12 6 758 519/20 (sport prior to 03) or 31 12 6 770 247/48 standard (aka non-sport) arms. Some dealers are just stocking the heavier arms for warranty replacements. This what mine did when I had a CA replacement under warranty. The S/A took the time to explain the differences when I questioned why the new ones didn't look like the old ones. If you read carefully, RealOEM states the heavier arms are for M Sports II (ZSP) OR Performance Package (ZHP) apps. Don't feel bad, RealOEM can be confusing to read sometimes.

I also found this place with these prices, could be the best so far. Never heard of the place, just found it on a Google search.

http://www.aboveallmotorwerks.com/Pr...2282121_S.aspx
List Price $295.71
Your Price $185.93
You Save $109.78

Good info....thanks

has anyone tried pressing their own ball joint in?

I have always had great luck with MEVOTECH joints. too bad they dont have any for bmw



UROParts press in joint, $9.20 USD

Thats not typical DIY stuff. I think the Xi guys can actually buy CA's with replaceable ball joints....but ours....never heard of anyone replacing them.

[Nivo]

Good info....thanks



Thats not typical DIY stuff. I think the Xi guys can actually buy CA's with replaceable ball joints....but ours....never heard of anyone replacing them.

i guess for the price of the ball joints i can try this spring just to test things out. the stock ball joint has to be pressed in there possibly also uses a c clip.

[ZHP-FTW]

Hey Dane sorry about that, didn't mean to get your hopes up. I guess I misread it, $229.00 each isn't horrible but ain't that cheap either.