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02-01-2010, 09:59 PM | #1 |
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Installed M3 rear subframe bushings without the special E82 tool
I installed the M3 rear subframe bushings this weekend. I had borrowed a friends E36 subframe tool, and it worked great, with a minor issued noted below. The tool is this one: http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...33%36%20Models
For the rear bushing, the tool worked perfect. For the front bushing, the closest adapter ring was a smidge too small, so it interfered with the flange. So I bent the flange out of the way with some channel lock pliers, and then it pulled out fine. There is one picture with a 135 bushing and an M3 bushing. The M3 bushing is solid rubber. I was surprised to find out that that the 135i bushing is hollow, and you can see right through it in sections. You can easily twist the 135i bushing by hand. Not so with the M3 bushing. Also the front bushing goes in from the top, unlike the 135 bushing. So I used a hose clamp to help it slide in. I got that hint from an older post. And silicon lube helps a lot to let the new bushings slide in. I've only driven about 40 miles on the new bushings, but the car is as soft and quiet as before. No extra noise that I can tell. But that rubbery feeling is totally gone. The rear end feels like it is part of the same car now. I'm excited to take it to the AutoX soon to see how it feels. I really think these are the bushings that should have come in a 135i, especially one like mine with the M-Sport package. I see no point in the hollow bushings. If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask. I did this in my garage at home by myself. It was tedious, but it worked. I did use two floor jacks to help with the subframe, but I had those already. I know the SIR subframe tool is pricey, but since it's been around for a LONG time, it shouldn't be too hard to find one to borrow. I found one from a friend who used it on his M-Coupe and E36 M3.
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About how many hours of labor does this add up to? Looking forward to seeing it at the SD auto-x this month. -Doug |
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02-02-2010, 06:55 PM | #5 |
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Sweet! Thanks Chris! I'll be doing this shortly now too, thanks to yours and one other thread.
I secretly cannot wait to hear the inevitable comment from the wife, and she steps out into the garage, and the rear subframe is dropped. I'm sure that I'll get one of her patented "Are you insane???!" commentaries. It's one of my small pleasures in life. |
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That's pretty good. I called my dealer and they book 6 hours for it, so considering you're just a random dude without a lift, you did great.
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Mostly stock. No engine or exhaust mods. Stock springs and shocks. I have the Hotchkis front sway bar, and the M3 front control arms. I've pulled out the pin to get more camber. Had the H&R rear bar for a few weeks, but put the stock one back on since it didn't put down power on the autox course with the bigger bar. And now I have the M3 subframe bushings. Next up is a set of Dunlop star specs once the runflats wear out.
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Harold - if you could get it done ASAP it would be much appreciated, as I'm going to be ordering the full complement of M3 bits and a set of coilovers from you and they need to get in the car in time for the beginning of the track season in April.
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To do it, Is it necesary bleeding the brakes?
,is it necessary to drop the transmission?
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install looks nice! I am still debating putting these on my car. Installing KW v2's within the next few weeks, and was pondering doing this upgrade at the same time or waiting to see how much the coilovers change the ride. I dont track my car for hobby, hopefully just 1-2 times this summer.
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And I got the bushings from Harold! I had all thread and lots of washers on hand just in case, but the tool worked out great. No rocket science to the tool, just the right size metal cups.
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Take a look at the last picture with the hoseclamp. That's the passenger side. That gives you an idea of how far it needs to drop.
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