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05-11-2020, 05:58 PM | #1 |
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Rear Subframe Bushings Questions
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I want to get the rear subframe bushings and diff bushings swapped out and was wondering what everyone was running on their track cars. I'm not looking to go solid (i don't think), but was wondering if anyone has tried the condor speed shop UHMW bushings? Or stick with Polyflex (i have the street bushings throughout my e46 m3)? Also, what's the usual quote for a shop to drop the subframe and get these installed? I just got quoted $1k just for labor from my local shop... Seems high to me, so deciding if I should shop around or not. This shop has been working on my e46 for awhile, but out of all the maintenance he's done, I've never had anything come close to $1k for labor minus rod bearings... Thanks, Eric |
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I put solid aluminum in the diff and subframe in my wife's 135i. With poly I could've had it done in a few hours. The aluminum was extremely difficult to press in the subframe in 2 locations. Not bad other than that. It's a lot of work, 1000 seems about what it would cost at a good shop.
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05-12-2020, 12:37 AM | #4 |
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Go solid for RSB and solid for diff bushes if you want.
See my summary here: https://www.1addicts.com/forums/showpost.php?p=26144719 |
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They are more expensive that full solid aluminium. Check the regs for the classes you'll be competing in to see if it's allowed. You're next best option might be BMW Motorsport Group N bushes but they are a lot more expensive than TMS solid/delrin. Otherwise, just get M3 RSBs. |
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Yes I did do it myself. It isn't all that difficult, although 2 bushings were extremely hard to press in. I think it is something anyone mechanically inclined could handle, especially if you went with Poly.
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05-13-2020, 01:08 AM | #8 |
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I did the whiteline 2-piece poly for my 135i tracktoy. Whatever you do, rent or buy the bushing install/removal tool. I tried it first with several homebrew methods that only ended in frustration. Using the proper toolset made it straghtforward.
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I think the Whiteline poly inserts are a good stop-gap that are pretty easy to DIY. I started with them because they were like $45 and an evening in my garage after work. I waited until LSD install for the full polys and had a shop do the work. It's hard for me to imagine a need for anything stiffer, at least not for the street. And I haven't noticed any increase in NVH or squeaking or anything.
It's difficult to overstate how improved the car feels with upgraded rear subframe bushings and an LSD. Like a proper sports car. I can't believe the garbage bushings the car shipped with. No matter which option you choose, it will be a great improvement over stock.
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05-25-2020, 07:19 PM | #12 |
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Got the car back from the shop this morning with the new rear subframe and diff bushings. I should’ve done this before coilovers!!! Felt so much better... although the stock diff wines and lash sounds are so much louder than I originally imagined especially having an open diff.
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