Big Earner
So my BMW mechanic who makes house calls on the side mentioned it's possible to put M3 LCA bushings on the non-M to help improve caster. My LCA bushings are shot and need to be replaced, so I'm thinking about doing this maybe.
Does anybody have any experience with this?
I know ECS Tuning sells Z4M bushings as advertised for the e46, but they don't quite look the same as normal LCA bushings… maybe you pop out the middle or something? I dunno
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...l_Arm/ES48907/
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Mmm... Don't know about that one.
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Campieri
Yes, you press the old one out and press these offset ones in. There is another PN where they are already installed on the lollipop, but I just bought them raw and had them pressed in
I believe the ones on the Z4M are the same bushing as the M3, but don't quote me on that
Edit: per realoem they are not
Edit2: pn w/lollipop
Left 31 10 7 836 862
Right 31 10 7 836 863
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Looks like you'd have to press them in perfectly, correct?
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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
Campieri
Yes, I had Carl do it for me. He owns an E30 M3 (also has offset bushings) so I'm sure he knows how they are supposed to be set
Messaggero
I recommend you buy pre pressed bushings.
E46 M3 bushings I don't think will fit.. But Z4M bushings increase castor and will fit.
Big Earner
I'm running Z4M bushings that I bought from ECS. I bought them with them already installed in the bracket for easy install. They work great. As far as adjusting castor? I'm not sure, I had camber plates installed right after to get back to normal alignment (I installed an H&R touring cup kit which lowered the car at the same time I did bushings.)Originally Posted by Johal E32
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Campieri
Castor increases move the wheel further towards the front of the car.
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Derp.
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Big Earner
Can anybody confirm/deny this?
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If I do go w/ the M3 ones, are these the ones to get?
right: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-M3-...l_Arm/ES49173/
left: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-M3-...l_Arm/ES49172/
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
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