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08-28-2012, 06:44 PM | #45 |
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interesting
with M3/1M suspension, are the tops the same as non-M? is it only the rear that needs new parts to run ACTUAL M car shocks and springs/coilovers? ED: and what about the front? the actual strut/spring i mean, i get that the control arms/sway bars etc. all bolt up fine, and considering the M3 front strut tower brace bolts on fine, i assume once you get the rear M suspension and front M suspension, you could buy a set of M3 suspension and it would all bolt up fine? ED: this whole thread is about the front stuff cheaper (excluding the sway bar), so that's all covered - i still haven't bothered looking into the rear stuff, so this is all new to me for the most part ED: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...00&hg=31&fg=10 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...03&hg=31&fg=10 identical in the diagram (unlessit's a highly innacurate diagram lol) Last edited by flinchy; 08-28-2012 at 06:58 PM.. |
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08-28-2012, 06:54 PM | #46 |
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Hey flinchy - this rear camber link business sounds all too familiar. Do a search on clubsport coilovers - I created a thread on which Harold from hpa replied. I did send an email to KW re modified clubsport coilovers but unfortunately no reply
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08-28-2012, 07:02 PM | #47 | |
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as far as i'm gathering now, when you get the rear camber link you go to actual M suspension due to the mounting points? so if you're unfortunate enough to have already purchased coilovers for stock non-M.. then go to M3 camber links, you're pretty much sweet out of luck ? ED: i sent a pm to harold@hpa a few minutes ago, if it turns out that with the rear camber link upgrade all you need is M suspension, i'm on that. lol. |
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08-28-2012, 07:37 PM | #48 |
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Good info in here. Thanks guys.
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08-29-2012, 12:16 AM | #51 | ||
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I figure i need to be sure for me, so why not be sure for everyone? - still not quite there just a couple more replies hah Oh and On the rear camber arm upgrade - harold @ hpa confirmed the rear shock has to be an m3 unit and the front remains oem spec.. Just finding out if they'll sell the coilovers i want in 2 separate styles (even if it costs me $50 more or something itd be ok) |
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08-29-2012, 02:48 AM | #52 |
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I just looked on the ECS site for the complete kit and couldn't find an M logo on any of the components http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/M3_C..._Arm/ES257469/
Seems overpriced for the TRW stuff. I wonder if Harold from HPA sells the M3 stamped suspension. |
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08-29-2012, 02:58 AM | #53 |
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BOOM! http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462
$515. Would love to know if they are ///M stamped. |
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08-29-2012, 03:28 AM | #54 | |
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they don't ship directly though - have to use shipito or priceUSA, which means first shipping to a conUSA address ($30ish) and slight broker fees (usually $20 i think?), it's basically identical and not worth the hassle, sorry ... the final pain in the ass bit is having to direct transfer monmey to priceUSA or shipito. totally trustworthy, i've even used priceUSA before myself for things from newegg, but i'm a fan of CC/paypal. ED: and yeah, the pics of the OEBMW stuff ECS sells doesn't show you the side with the serial/stamp, but considering the price it'd have to be, it's identical to turners price. |
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08-29-2012, 05:39 AM | #56 |
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if you end up getting the OEBMW stuff and i get the TRW stuff, would be pretty easy to compare haha
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08-29-2012, 06:37 AM | #58 |
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it really should be, i see no reason for one of the largest companies in the world to use the MAIN brand (aka, TRW is the 161'st largest company in the america) to sell inferior products, i'm sure if they wanted to sell their potentially inferior items they'd at least sell it under something else?
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08-29-2012, 04:25 PM | #62 | |
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The front strut remains E8x/E9x spec as the hub/brake/etc mounting point is totally different and the tube is a different diameter Quote:
I still haven't received a reply from any TRW group with any confirmation of similarity or difference in quality between the ///M branded and TRW branded, only the reply from ECS stating they're the same Last edited by flinchy; 08-29-2012 at 04:39 PM.. |
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09-01-2012, 11:32 PM | #64 |
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All TRW aftermarket parts are designed and manufactured to TRW's original equipment standard.
TRW parts are tested to the limit, both in the lab and on the road for the highest quality. I guess that answers the quality questions about trw branded parts? |
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The Original Equipemnt Part and the Aftermarket part are Completely Identical. They are both produced by the same factory for TRW. Regards TRW Aftermarket UK" |
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09-03-2012, 07:36 AM | #66 | |
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Guess that's the last bit of info i can possibly get on the matter (that i can think of at least lol) - i can't double quote in the iphone app |
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