M3 eccentric control arm bushes, Part number required

[DAV3]

Anybody know on the part number for the M3 eccentric control arm bushes, BMW don't the list or know the part number without an M3 Chassis number. Thanks [/url]

[320Touring]

Apparently, the ones to have ar the e36m3 eccentric ones (early 3.0 non evo)

Set e36 m3 Eccentric Bushes 31129064875

thats for a pair

[DAV3]

do the E36 M3 bushes give you more or less chamber than the e30 M3 bushes?

[320Touring]

dunno- not fitted them yet!

Think its more to do with moving the position of the track control arm.

Camber is more controlled by the M3 topmounts-ie the lean angle of the strut rel;ative to the perpendicular

[Demlotcrew]

Im not convinced with using E36 bushes, best stick with the E30 M3 ones!

[dodgem]

As far as looking at them is concerned, the e30 and e36 M3 bushes are identical. The e36 ones are cheaper though If there is any difference it must be in the composition of the rubber - but i very much doubt it!

[Theo]

I also can't see any difference visually and would be suprised if they are made from a different compound. Demlot rekons it doesn't induce as much positive caster, but I didn't catch his explanation....

[Andyboy]

The difference is:

E30 ones are (or were) completely solid. E36 M3 bushes look solid but do have very small slots. I've got a set of E36 ones going into my E36 Bitch on Thursday. Anything is better than the standard ones - the amount of castor variation isa alarming.
E36 bushes allow a bit of movement (but very little) and the completely solid E30 ones virtually nothing.