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b1aze · 12-07-2012, 02:04 PM

Not necessarily a design flaw but more material choice. However, tie rods to need to withstand significant forces, so the grade of steel may have been chosen more for strength than resistance to corrosion.

12-07-2012, 02:04 PM	#6
b1aze Just one more taste... 566 Rep 2,011 Posts Drives: 2013 128i 6MT MSport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Uxbridge MA iTrader: (18)	Not necessarily a design flaw but more material choice. However, tie rods to need to withstand significant forces, so the grade of steel may have been chosen more for strength than resistance to corrosion. __________________ My Build Thread: Jet Black 6MT 128i with MSport
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