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  1. #1
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    Should I Do This Refresh?

    My car needs some attention in the suspension arena big time. Rear end clunks when shifting and drifts when ebrake is engaged. Front end feels like right side linkage is not tight. Shakes a little under braking and when highway cruising.

    Should I be doing this? --- http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...esh/ES2219706/

    Is this overkill? It's a large amount of money so I want to make sure this would be a good idea or maybe I could go a cheaper route? I will tell you tho, I dont like cutting corners with my car. I am trying to get it back to feeling like it's feeling nice and tight.

    And what estimate would you have in cost of entire installation from an indy shop?

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  2. #2
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    You just need the diff bushings to deal with the clunk, some of the other stuff is worth it but I don't think you need to buy the whole kit
    Last edited by Hermes; 04-28-2012 at 01:20 AM.

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    I agree with above but the whole kit is good stuff and will really tighten everything up.

  4. #4
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    Odds are you don't need it all......but I believe that preventative maintenance is key. It would be a great "reset" for your suspension.
    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

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    And these URO parts are ok? I want to get to 200k miles without issue. I dont autocross or race. Just drive my baby with the occasional spirited back road drive.

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  6. #6
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    Yeah.....URO is fine....but I doubt you can rely on ever getting 200k out if any part.

    EDIT: ok...."To....200k"
    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

  7. #7
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    Thanks Dane. I looked around a bit and this seems like the best option really. It will be worth it in the long run I think.

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    I guess if it was me, I'd rather get upgraded parts in some areas over the stock stuff. Especially FCABs.

  9. #9
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    Get the upgraded RSM too

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