*UPDATED*
latest easily available kit - all parts in a single page:
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E82-128...Arm/ES2586480/
Front Tension Strut - Left Mfg#: 31102283575~TRW
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/31102283575/ES2581400/
Front Tension Strut - Right Mfg#: 31102283576~TRW
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/31102283576/ES2581402/
Front Control Arm - Left Mfg#: 31102283577~TRW
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2581398/
Front Control Arm - Right Mfg#: 31102283578~TRW
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/31102283578/ES2581401/
Headlight Adjustment Rod - Front Mfg#: 37142283867
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/37142283867/ES66416/
Sub Total: $375.27 Shipping: $86.05 Total: $461.32
i'm pretty sure that's as cheap as it gets
also, i'm going to have to give a shout out to Doug @ Turner for otherwise exemplary service assistance and extremely quick replies, dealing with my email query in real time
sadly, th price difference of $461 shipped to $7xx shipped is WAY too high for me to consider OEBMW parts.. even if i don't get an ///M logo, i'm not driving an M car, my vin doesn't say i am, but i 'm more than happy to go around corners faster than one
Places like turner and the like have the kits for $599 plus post or thereabouts
and
Quote:
"They are OEM as stated in the listing, OEM means original equipment manufacutre, Which means they are made by the same company that makes them for bmw. In this case TRW. Yes they do include the bushing as well.
Max
Max @ Oembimmerparts
Oembimmerparts.com "Where the BMW Enthusiasts Purchase Parts""
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confirmation they're the real thing.
ED: since it doesn't include the headlight rod, somewhere like
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Head...t_Rod/ES66416/ - looks like it's only a $10-$15 item, nothing to stress over or make this any less of a bargain..