Last edited by anandoc; 06-11-2015 at 07:11 AM.
anandoc
2004 330i auto | ZPP, ZCW | Schwarz 2 (668) | schwarz (N6SW)
aFe Stage-1 Pro DRY S intake | Morimoto FX-R 3.0 retrofit | ///M3 Seats (power, heat, bolster adj.) | ///M3 Strut Brace | ///M3 SMG Steering Wheel retrofit | OEM Alarm retrofit | GROM USB | Khoalty angel eyes
Okay, sounds good. Thanks for all your help! Any idea with regard to the Z4M RTABs? I don't know a whole lot about them other than that article I referenced (link: http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info...roducts_id=515)
Yeah, the rear shocks look pretty straight forward to me. I don't have a bushing tool so I don't know if I'll tackle the RTABs myself or not. FCABs don't look too hard to do either. As you say, the front struts may be a little more involved. I think my father has spring compressors laying around but if not I may just leave it to an indy.
Nice. Any downsides you've had so far? Any other things you have noticed?
You're right, I can't tell a whole lot of difference from the photo. I wouldn't think it would move the wheel very far forward.
Okay, cool, thanks for the info! I PMed Stephen (username: stephenkirsh) since I remember he put them on earlier last year and he said he liked them as well and has had no issues.
I just ordered the full set of Konis from Race Consulting Agency for $498 shipped tonight so we'll see when they arrive. Now I've got to line up all the ancillary parts, Z4M FCABs, and figure out what RTABs I want to do. Any suggestions? I've been leaning Z4M RTABs as I said earlier, but am out of my depth on those.
sorry, forgot to answer about that. the Z4M RTABs are the same as E46 M3 RTABs, and they work, yes. they are slightly stiffer durometer rubber than the OE bushings. those with limiters would be OK.
anando's pic doesn't show much perceptible difference, but i seem to remember seeing another car and there was a noticeable difference. weird!
peter
peter
2004 330i ZHP
2005 330iT ZHP
2010 328iT M Sport
this is the pic i was thinking of... stephen's car. now that i look at it again, the front wheels might be turner ever so slightly to the left...
peter
2004 330i ZHP
2005 330iT ZHP
2010 328iT M Sport
No worries! Hmm...I'll have to decide between those and the spherical ones you suggested. When are you replacing them on your car?
You're right, Stephen's car looks like it has more, but doesn't look bad or out of place to me. Thanks for tracking that down, and for all the info you've given me! It's definitely been helpful.
that's the $64 question... i have a pile of parts to install, and need to line up a day off work with a day i can rent a hoist at a local shop. combined with everything else going on, it might not even be this month!
no prob, happy to help.
peter
peter
2004 330i ZHP
2005 330iT ZHP
2010 328iT M Sport
So now that I have the Konis and Rogue Engineering RSMs ordered, I have to order all the other ancillary parts. This is a large favor, but can someone verify that these are the correct part numbers? I'm hoping it would help whoever else might be looking to refresh their suspension in a similar manner. I'm planning to just go OEM for all of them:
- Strut tower reinforcement plates (51717036781)
- Front strut mount (31336752735)
- Front spring pads (Upper: 31331091867, Lower: 31331096664)
- Rear spring pads (Upper: 33531136385, Lower: 33531094518)
- Bump stops (Front: 31306757046, Rear: 33531138109)
- Dust boots (Front: 31331094749, Rear: 33521136283)
- Z4M Front Control Arm Bushing (FCAB) (Left: 31107836862, Right: 31107836863)
Also, do I need to replace the bolts for the FCABs? I believe they are part no 33306760652. Is that correct? Any help is greatly appreciated!
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