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ssingh
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Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:35 pm

should i use the standad bush's on my 325i sport or the m3 eccentric's?
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Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:41 pm

M3

cost about £20 from BMW I believe
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Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:00 pm

M3 bushes seem to be the preferred choice these days, now that they are no more expensive than the standard part.
Don't forget that the tracking will need setting after fitting them.
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Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:26 pm

I've fitted these to my 335, is it still the same tracking angles as it would normally be?
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Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:44 pm

M3 ones for definite! Cant go wrong! Cant wait to get mine in tooo!!!
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:11 am

sweet, nice one for the info
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:54 am

If you don't want the aggro and expense of having to get the tracking done use E36 3.2 evo wishbone bushes. They are a similar design, IE concentric, to standard e30 bushes but much more substantial and available from your dealer for £20 as well.
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Does anyone have any part numbers for these options please?
I'm hoping to get my suspension rebuilt this weekend and I think I might have left it a wee bit late for ordering from the dealer.. but I'm hopeful!

Failing part nos, what should I fit on a 325 Touring that is getting an Eibach sprung 35-40mm drop? do you need to do the front shock top mounts at the same time?
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E30 Touring 0.35 cD - more slippery than prison soap :)

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I've fitted these to my 335, is it still the same tracking angles as it would normally be?
Are the measurements the same? Anyone have the tracking settings for the car on E30 M3 bushes?
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:31 pm

Go for the eccentric E30M3 ones which increase castor to around 9 degrees (bit nicer turn in and stability at speed)and set the total toe to 17 minutes.
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:13 pm

part no for M3 bushes all otherp arts can be found here!

Click here

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Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:40 pm

argh, missed the sticky and the replies!
thanks everyone.
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