Send me that tool when you're done.
Campieri
Send me that tool when you're done.
2004 E46 Imola Red 330i ZHP2008 E90 Sparkling Graphite M32011 E70 Black Sapphire X5 35d
Messaggero
Psshhh, you don't need a three jaw puller! I used a big C clamp to take it off. You will like the z4m bushings. They are nice
Campieri
I used to use a crowbar and the two existing bolts for the bracket as well. I rather get it from ORielly and save me some time. I dont know if I have a big C Clamp at home.Originally Posted by Johal E32
Campieri
My steering wheel has been vibrating on the freeway and I noticed a steering judder while low speed braking the last time I took tge car out for a spin. I decided to buy Z4M thrust rods because of the increased caster would be beneficial to the BMW.
I tackled the thrust rod bushings install this afternoon. Ehat is interesting is that the thrust rod bushings on my car weren't OE but they weren't Meyle either. I dont know what brand they were but they were full rubber and lasted me 3 years of hard track driving.
On an install note, I must say those z4m bushings are a BITCH to line up. The bushings added so much caster the bushings wouldn't let me line up the two bracket holes. It took a little more fiddling with a crowbar to line them up but it went smoothly.
I went on a small test drive and immediate felt the heavier steering wheel and the judder is no longer present in low speed braking. I hope this solves my vibration problem at freeway speeds too.
Cheers.
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Messaggero
Yeah install of these is a PITA. So worth it though - I love mine!!
Alex - '16 Melbourne Red 328d Touring
M Sport + M Performance Package
iDrive 6 retrofit, Tunezilla Stage 2
Gone, but not forgotten: '03 Imola Red 330i ZHP - 6MT
Boss
Good news
Randeaux/Rando/John/jr - '06 Cic ZHP; Southern California
"ZHP or not, I still like you"
ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/BlackCube, NAV, Anthracite Black "my individual" interior trim
ESS Stage 1 Twin Screw Supercharger, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf Intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, Dinan TB & STEP S/W, UCC Sway Bars, Apex EC-7 18x8.5 ET38
Suspension: AST 44100 dampers, Bimmerworld front adjustable end links, Swift springs (8K front, 10K rear), Vorshlag camber plates
Dynavin D99+, Hardwire V1 (w/V1 Connection), BSW Stage 1 Speakers, Kicker Amp/Subwoofer
BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod, Besian VANOS, Gold DISA, Fan Delete, M3 Side Mirrors
Note: Actual car no longer resembles signature picture
Campieri
On a sour note:
I have a seeping leak coming from back side of the engine. I think the rear main seal is leaking even though it was replaced with my clutch 2 years ago.
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Campieri
Glad you like the bushings!
2004 E46 Imola Red 330i ZHP2008 E90 Sparkling Graphite M32011 E70 Black Sapphire X5 35d
Messaggero
Heavier wheel than your Prius! Lol
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Campieri
LOL of course. A pinkie can do a 180 turn in the prius.
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