Big Earner
I think I've decided to go with OEM rubber for the two smaller bushings and poly for the main rear bushing. What to get? My #1 priority is durability since I don't want to have to do this again in 75k.
ECST sells the purple powerflex bushing for about $50. How's that one?
His: 05 330 ZHP Imola Red - 07 Z4 M Coupe Imola Red
Hers: 04 330i ZSP
2004 325 M56 Steel Blue Metallic - Sold
Stephen's DD & AutoX/HPDE Build Thread
Stewart WP - Z4M LCAB - M3 trans/motor mounts - DICE MediageBridge Duo - ARC-8 17x8.5"
DrVANOS - Mason Engineering Race Strut Bar - E30 Exp. Cap - Custom Black+Beige Interior - M3 Seats
Bilstein PSS10 - Turner Sway Bars 27/21 - ECST RTAB Limiters - R.E. RSM
Consigliere
Majority of places sell them as a fill set of 3.
I'm going to go with the akg units.
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Enforcer
Powerflex are bought as either the front diff bushings (pair) or rear diff bushing.
I've heard conflicting reports. Some say they hear a little gear noise or vibration with poly diff bushings, others say they don't notice any difference in NVH at all.
2003 BMW 330i ZHP
ESS Twin Screw Stage 2 - Wavetrac - Headers - Borla - BMW Performance
Turner Motorsports - Powerflex - Hawk Performance
Build thread: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...yan-s-2003-ZHP
Wheelwell: 2003 BMW 3 Series
Fuelly: 2003 BMW 330i
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Meyle HD Rear Diff Bushings
-Jeff | '19 JGC WK2
Sold: '03 ZHP
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I'm not a fan of Meyle since I had FCABs from them fall apart after a few months.Originally Posted by Whammy
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Big Earner
Yea I've heard their quality has vanished in the last year or two.
His: 05 330 ZHP Imola Red - 07 Z4 M Coupe Imola Red
Hers: 04 330i ZSP
2004 325 M56 Steel Blue Metallic - Sold
Stephen's DD & AutoX/HPDE Build Thread
Stewart WP - Z4M LCAB - M3 trans/motor mounts - DICE MediageBridge Duo - ARC-8 17x8.5"
DrVANOS - Mason Engineering Race Strut Bar - E30 Exp. Cap - Custom Black+Beige Interior - M3 Seats
Bilstein PSS10 - Turner Sway Bars 27/21 - ECST RTAB Limiters - R.E. RSM
Consigliere
Now who has the tool to remove the bushings from the subframe?
I know I can get to them but got a feeling removing them from the subframe will be a pita.
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Big Earner
Yes. It will. Sockethead and I both agree there is no way without a special tool or removing the subframe itself. That thing is wedged in there and the sway bar hangar is RIGHT behind it blocking access.
Current:
1988 BMW 325is
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 x3 Locked - Restoration/Project Thread on ih8mud.com
Sold:
"Scarlett" the 2005 BMW 330i ZHP 6MT - Project/Maintenance Thread
2011 BMW M3 E92 6MT - Info/Maintenance Thread
Consigliere
You were not able to replace your bushings when doing the diff install correct? I just placed an order for the AKG diff bushings.
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Consigliere
My AKG poly bushings arrived. Install towards the end of the month.
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
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