Mondeo ARB drop links

[pipework]

Hello, just wondering if anyone has fitted mondeo estate
drop links to the front ARB. Is it worth doing??

[Rtaylor2208]

Yes and yes. There was a thread recently in the tech help section that BrianMoore linked the parts with on CarParts4Less.co.uk.

[Grrrmachine]

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... Drop_Links

[pipework]

Cool. Ill chuck a pair of them on then. Thanks guys!

[Meatballs82]

Partnumber for the Lemforders at ECP is 632590095 - in stock

[ravstar13]

Is this for all models?? estate/coupe etc and 316i to 325i??

[daimlerman]

Is this for all models?? estate/coupe etc and 316i to 325i??

2 and 4 door saloon,cabbie and touring in all engine sizes

[craigieeb]

Partnumber for the Lemforders at ECP is 632590095 - in stock

Looks like that part number works on the cheaper carparts4less website toooo

[Meatballs82]

Partnumber for the Lemforders at ECP is 632590095 - in stock

Looks like that part number works on the cheaper carparts4less website toooo

There goes my steak dinner tonight!

[stew72]

I replaced one of mine with a standard item. Considered doing this and replacing both, but technically this would be a modification therefore could cause insurance grief. Unlikely, but it could.

[lhd220turbo]

I replaced one of mine with a standard item. Considered doing this and replacing both, but technically this would be a modification therefore could cause insurance grief. Unlikely, but it could.

no offence but have you been through every single component on your car to ensure its correct to exactly how it left the BMW factory?

[HairyScreech]

He does have a point unfortunately, However shit it may be it could still be an issue.

[e30topless]

My Mondeo estate is wearing part worn E30 drop links

[jmc330i]

I replaced one of mine with a standard item. Considered doing this and replacing both, but technically this would be a modification therefore could cause insurance grief. Unlikely, but it could.

He does have a point unfortunately, However shit it may be it could still be an issue.

It could be an issue if the insurance assessor knows the difference. If for example a rose jointed drop link was used (or other obvious aftermarket part), I'm sure it would be picked up, but a standard looking car part....?

[stew72]

I replaced one of mine with a standard item. Considered doing this and replacing both, but technically this would be a modification therefore could cause insurance grief. Unlikely, but it could.

He does have a point unfortunately, However shit it may be it could still be an issue.

It could be an issue if the insurance assessor knows the difference. If for example a rose jointed drop link was used (or other obvious aftermarket part), I'm sure it would be picked up, but a standard looking car part....?

If the images on ecp's website are correct then an assessor would be able to tell if they knew what they were looking for, which with the help of the internet wouldn't be too difficult.

Again if the images are correct it looks like you need to drill the control arm and probably remove the old bracket. Can anyone confirm?

[PG325]

I replaced one of mine with a standard item. Considered doing this and replacing both, but technically this would be a modification therefore could cause insurance grief. Unlikely, but it could.

He does have a point unfortunately, However shit it may be it could still be an issue.

It could be an issue if the insurance assessor knows the difference. If for example a rose jointed drop link was used (or other obvious aftermarket part), I'm sure it would be picked up, but a standard looking car part....?

If the images on ecp's website are correct then an assessor would be able to tell if they knew what they were looking for, which with the help of the internet wouldn't be too difficult.

Again if the images are correct it looks like you need to drill the control arm and probably remove the old bracket. Can anyone confirm?

You don't need to drill the arm, just remove the bracket and bolt in.

[Brianmoooore]

If the images on ecp's website are correct then an assessor would be able to tell if they knew what they were looking for, which with the help of the internet wouldn't be too difficult.

Again if the images are correct it looks like you need to drill the control arm and probably remove the old bracket. Can anyone confirm?

No mods. required at all. Just a straightforward replacement.
The chances of an insurance assessor noticing, or caring in the unlikely event that he did, are negligible.

[jmc330i]

If the images on ecp's website are correct then an assessor would be able to tell if they knew what they were looking for, which with the help of the internet wouldn't be too difficult.

Again if the images are correct it looks like you need to drill the control arm and probably remove the old bracket. Can anyone confirm?

No mods. required at all. Just a straightforward replacement.
The chances of an insurance assessor noticing, or caring in the unlikely event that he did, are negligible.

That's point I was trying make.

If you'd fitted rose joint drop links that are obviously not standard, then the assessor will probably look closer (and at the rest of the car also), but with the mondeo parts not looking like an aftermarket part, I'm sure it wouldn't even be noticed.

[stew72]

If the images on ecp's website are correct then an assessor would be able to tell if they knew what they were looking for, which with the help of the internet wouldn't be too difficult.

Again if the images are correct it looks like you need to drill the control arm and probably remove the old bracket. Can anyone confirm?

No mods. required at all. Just a straightforward replacement.
The chances of an insurance assessor noticing, or caring in the unlikely event that he did, are negligible.

I agree with noticing, but whether he cares or not would depend on whos side he's on.

[daimlerman]

If the images on ecp's website are correct then an assessor would be able to tell if they knew what they were looking for, which with the help of the internet wouldn't be too difficult.

Again if the images are correct it looks like you need to drill the control arm and probably remove the old bracket. Can anyone confirm?

No mods. required at all. Just a straightforward replacement.
The chances of an insurance assessor noticing, or caring in the unlikely event that he did, are negligible.

I agree with noticing, but whether he cares or not would depend on whos side he's on.

Perhaps you could care to explain just how an ARB link of a different design would affect an inspector's POV?

[stew72]

No mods. required at all. Just a straightforward replacement.
The chances of an insurance assessor noticing, or caring in the unlikely event that he did, are negligible.

I agree with noticing, but whether he cares or not would depend on whos side he's on.

It could be interpreted as a modification. I agree unlikely, but its possible.

Perhaps you could care to explain just how an ARB link of a different design would affect an inspector's POV?

[Andyboy]

Is this for all models?? estate/coupe etc and 316i to 325i??

2 and 4 door saloon,cabbie and touring in all engine sizes

What about Titanium, Aspen and Ghia X?