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m3 track control bushes onto 325i sport
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:22 pm
by gingebmx
Hi guys
What are the advantages and disadvantages of fitting the eccentric track control bushes?
If anyone could explain the principal that would be great
I have done a search but there were loads of irrelevant posts and my eyes went square!
Cheers
Chris
Re: m3 track control bushes onto 325i sport
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:12 pm
by zimmerbimmer1
The wheels are moved slightly forward in the arch improving the turn in of the car for better handling as far as I am aware.
Re: m3 track control bushes onto 325i sport
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:31 pm
by daimlerman
Improve castor angle.The bushes are also solid,so they improve location.Turn in is improved as is steering 'feel'. Only downside is that the steering feels very slightly heavier.You may find that the front tyres rub on the front of the arch liner on full lock.Do it,well worth the effort.
Re: m3 track control bushes onto 325i sport
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 6:10 pm
by gingebmx
Lovely thanks for that I will be doing them fairly soon as I have just ordered a press, yey!!!
Re: m3 track control bushes onto 325i sport
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:56 pm
by bene30jane
maybe a silly question but what would happen if these are fitted with the off set hole 180 degrese out?.... also is there anyway of removing the bush from the arm and bracket to correct this?.... if need be i would cut the bracket to remove the bush from this.... any ideas?....
Re: m3 track control bushes onto 325i sport
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:47 am
by gingebmx
Hi all, thats a good point I have the bushes and I assume the hole should be towards the outside of the car, which would push the wheel forward in the arch
Any help or tips much appreciated!
Chris
Re: m3 track control bushes onto 325i sport
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:58 pm
by gingebmx
Got them on!
I did the ball joints and anti roll bar drop links and the front end feels amazing!
Really recommend the M3 bushes the car turns in so much better,
Pressing the ball joints in and out is not recommended though buy the whole arm(s) if you can!
Re: m3 track control bushes onto 325i sport
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 6:45 pm
by cheecho
quality for hangin the ass end out too
Re: m3 track control bushes onto 325i sport
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 6:51 pm
by turkey
its not that bad, just use a hefty vice! would'nt like to take them back out tho!