Are all E30 Control arms the same fitment?

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MattTouring325i
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Post Wed May 19, 2021 10:07 pm

So I'm getting parts together but keep seeing this message on different sites not just eBay. It says it's for my vehicle but then says up to 1988 only?? My cars a 1990. I've also since been told that I should go for Lemforder parts as Meyle are now low quality Chinese parts.
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Post Thu May 20, 2021 6:19 am

Input your vehicle data to Realoem and get part numbers for your car....a lot of sites do not correctly suggest the right parts.

For steering items I would suggest buying from a BMW parts supplier...these bits are critical not only for your safety but for the ride quality, handling and longevity.

You'll be changing those bushes after 6 months unless you buy decent sourced originals...for me that means BMW....

The downside is the cost, one control arm costs more than that entire set, and it's not only that BMW want your cash!

These days most manufacturers build in China, cheap or otherwise, Lemforder included as far as I know....

Founded in Lemförde near Bremen, LEMFÖRDER still engineers over 90% of its parts in Germany. As part of a global organization, LEMFÖRDER follows the footprints of the automotive industry and has production and engineering sites all over the world

Paul :-)
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Post Thu May 20, 2021 8:15 am

You can buy a pair of Lemforder arms from Euro for around £140
The genuine bushes from BMW are under £30
Drop links upgrade are from a mondeo estate rear ARB
MattTouring325i
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Post Thu May 20, 2021 8:00 pm

DanThe wrote:
Thu May 20, 2021 8:15 am
You can buy a pair of Lemforder arms from Euro for around £140
The genuine bushes from BMW are under £30
Drop links upgrade are from a mondeo estate rear ARB
Thanks, I've ordered a pair of Lemforder arms 160 the pair from Euros, regarding the drop links I've found some Mondeo ones but they don't list them as front or rear, are these the ones?
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Post Thu May 20, 2021 8:04 pm

The part No I found on here for the drop links is LMI2581102 so the above is missing the 02 on the end but I can't find any with the 02.
Thanks for the help!
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Post Thu May 20, 2021 8:40 pm

Yes that is the correct image