M3 front control arms (Upper and lower) - A couple of $hundred less than everywhere

[flinchy]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

I am leaning toward buying the parts from my bmw dealer. I'd rather be safe than sorry.

Same experience that SteveAZ has had here, since i last mentioned i've done a couple thousand miles or so, lowered on coilovers, FSB, control arms

no strange noises, feels exactly the same as when it was installed

no visual damage to any components

i'll be taking it all apart in 2-3 months so i'll take some pictures of it all for you guys, 5000mi or so in depth report .

i think i might even get it all powdercoated for shiny's haha.

[flinchy]

has anyone else experienced much heavier steering after installing these?

not a complaint, just curious?

[John_01]

Yes. The steering is a bit heavier, but importantly its more tactile and gives more feedback. That's something I'm extremely happy about, because I thought the steering was imprecise before doing the mod.

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by flinchy

has anyone else experienced much heavier steering after installing these?

not a complaint, just curious?

Yes, I have seen 1Addict member's report that the steering does indeed feel slightly heavier than before.

I wonder what the steering would feel like if one also installed the 1M tie rods. ?

[flinchy]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Yes, I have seen 1Addict member's report that the steering does indeed feel slightly heavier than before.

I wonder what the steering would feel like if one also installed the 1M tie rods. ?

ummm don't believe they'd fit, since the steering rack end of the 1M tie rod i believe is different

soo.. more 'i wonder how it would feel with the 'M' steering rack

which is a MUCH quicker ratio... so, it would feel REALLY fast ahaha

[flinchy]

Originally Posted by John_01

Yes. The steering is a bit heavier, but importantly its more tactile and gives more feedback. That's something I'm extremely happy about, because I thought the steering was imprecise before doing the mod.

thought it wasn't my imagination!

i actually like it when i'm not in a bad mood (I was last night lol)

it'sa GOOD weight, makes it feel like.. well more like how much the car weighs really

[TheSt|G]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

I am leaning toward buying the parts from my bmw dealer. I'd rather be safe than sorry.

With countless experiences with OEM vs OE, get the OE parts at the dealer.