MOT Failure!

Post Mon May 23, 2005 1:06 pm

My car just failed it's MOT because of "O/S bottom ball joint excess play". Presumably I want to replace both control arms then, right? And while I'm there has anyone got any advice on replacing other parts in that area? Track rod ends?

Post Mon May 23, 2005 5:37 pm

Change the complete lower track control arms dude, its an easy enough job TBH, apart from getting them out of the rear lollipop bushes, washing up liquid and some twirling will see them free though.

If you're considering a bit of a front end rebuild then fit the complete track rod assy, thats inner and outer balljoints from the rack to the wheels sorted, GSF do them for around Ãƒ”šÃ‚£11.00

indeed get the arms from GSF but insist on the BQ units as the otthers are very low grade indeed.

keep us posted dude.

Post Mon May 23, 2005 5:43 pm

Luke wrote: And while I'm there has anyone got any advice on replacing other parts in that area?

If your driving style is anything other than a sunday morning grandad then you would do well to change the rear bushes for powerflex items while its apart.

Think they are about Ãƒ”šÃ‚£35 for the pair. Ãƒ”šÃ‚£ for Ãƒ”šÃ‚£ one of the best mods I've done

Oh! and a lot easier to fit than the O.E. one too!

Post Tue May 24, 2005 1:21 am

Cheers both!

Powerflex list m3 wishbone bushes - will they fit and should I get them?!

Post Wed May 25, 2005 5:27 pm

Pretty sure they will fit mate, but may be worth putting a "M3 Powerflex bushes" post. I know there are guys that have done this on the zone. Do the M3 offsets need to be set up to get the right geometry (sp?)

Andy

Post Wed May 25, 2005 8:10 pm

get the non offset solids if you plan to stick with 15" rims

16" and above get the offsett jobbies dude, eithere will fit straight onto your existing setup no problemo

should you feel the need to replace your rear subframe bushes can I recommend you dont fit poly ones in there though.... the noise/ride is appaling on our wonderfully expensive roads.....

Post Wed May 25, 2005 11:04 pm

ant wrote: should you feel the need to replace your rear subframe bushes can I recommend you dont fit poly ones in there though.... the noise/ride is appaling on our wonderfully expensive roads.....

Mine is alright dude, also using powerflex subframe bushes

Although I found the improvement from these is minimal compaired to the front bushes