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      10-18-2016, 10:58 AM   #309
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YUP! I have some custom tuned e88 coils coming from MFactory in the coming weeks however as of now, the front control arms are all I have done and it's amazing! totally worth it.
Thanks for the response, were they OEM if not where did you get them from? Many thanks,
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      10-18-2016, 11:06 AM   #310
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Thanks for the response, were they OEM if not where did you get them from? Many thanks,
Sorry, probably didn't make that clear: OEM suspension/sway bars with 1M/M3 front control arms.
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      10-18-2016, 04:11 PM   #311
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Sorry, probably didn't make that clear: OEM suspension/sway bars with 1M/M3 front control arms.
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      11-15-2016, 12:45 PM   #312
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Am I missing something or are these the same thing?

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...2-e9x/?pdk=AwI

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https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...rade-bmwmcakit
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      11-15-2016, 01:10 PM   #313
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Must be an error on the Turner page. Maybe missing a 2 in front of the price.
If it isn't an error I'm pretty aggravated having paid somewhat more awhile back.
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      11-15-2016, 01:19 PM   #314
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Yep, those are the same TRW parts. Other forum members say they are the same at the BMW parts but the TRW units have the "///M" ground off them.

$320ish (aftermarket) vs $680ish for original BMW parts.
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Yep, those are the same TRW parts. Other forum members say they are the same at the BMW parts but the TRW units have the "///M" ground off them.

$320ish (aftermarket) vs $680ish for original BMW parts.
Well shit, Turner had an error and the first link said 112$ for everything. Looks like they fixed it right after I posted it... been staring at it all morning and should have pulled the trigger.
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Well shit, Turner had an error and the first link said 112$ for everything. Looks like they fixed it right after I posted it... been staring at it all morning and should have pulled the trigger.
My guess you'd be in a pissing match right now if you had. Some light bulb would have gone on a the vendor.
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      11-15-2016, 01:36 PM   #317
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My guess you'd be in a pissing match right now if you had. Some light bulb would have gone on a the vendor.

worst case they cancel my order, best case I saved money. No harm no foul for their error.
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      11-15-2016, 01:52 PM   #318
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worst case they cancel my order, best case I saved money. No harm no foul for their error.

The FCP Euro price is still quite good. I bought it from them for something like $322 a few months age and was really happy. Look back thru this thread and you will see much higher prices.

If you order get the hardware kit as the arms don't come with every nut & bolt that should be renewed.
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Amazon has the control arms for ~$210 (~4 week backorder/no hardware or leveler)

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The FCP Euro price is still quite good. I bought it from them for something like $322 a few months age and was really happy. Look back thru this thread and you will see much higher prices.

If you order get the hardware kit as the arms don't come with every nut & bolt that should be renewed.
Amazon has amazing prices ~$210 not including any tax~ on the M3/TRW front control arm set (dremeled out) pieces:

Front Right "Tension" Strut JTC1423:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=new

Front Left "Tension" Strut JTC1424:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=new

Front Left "Wishbone" JTC1426:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=new

Front Right "Wishbone" JTC1427:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=new


Pieces are on about a month backorder.
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Amazon has amazing prices ~$210 not including any tax~ on the M3/TRW front control arm set (dremeled out) pieces:

Front Right "Tension" Strut JTC1423:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=new

Front Left "Tension Strut JTC1424:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=new

Front Left "Wishbone" JTC1426:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=new

Front Right "Wishbone" JTC1427:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=new


Pieces are on about a month backorder.

Damn! I'm glad I finally installed mine so as not to regret paying so much.
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      02-13-2017, 01:42 PM   #321
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Amazon has amazing prices ~$210 not including any tax~ on the M3/TRW front control arm set (dremeled out) pieces:

Front Right "Tension" Strut JTC1423:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=new

Front Left "Tension Strut JTC1424:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=new

Front Left "Wishbone" JTC1426:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=new

Front Right "Wishbone" JTC1427:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=new


Pieces are on about a month backorder.
I was able to grab these before they went on back order! Just got them installed a couple weeks ago!
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      02-13-2017, 07:13 PM   #322
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I was able to grab these before they went on back order! Just got them installed a couple weeks ago!
Good catch.
How do you like the way the car handles with the new arms?
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      02-13-2017, 10:23 PM   #323
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Good catch.
How do you like the way the car handles with the new arms?
Makes a HUGGE difference compared to base suspension on turn-in.
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      02-15-2017, 10:42 AM   #324
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Good catch.
How do you like the way the car handles with the new arms?
I haven't been able to drive with them on. Waiting for an alignment and my car is rubbing so have a couple things to figure out first.
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Can anyone confirm that the control arms on the above amazon link are not a knock off?
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      06-04-2017, 06:20 PM   #326
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      08-21-2017, 01:27 AM   #327
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I just bought them, will report back once they are received
Update? I was thinking of buying the Amazon set.
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      08-22-2017, 08:56 AM   #328
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This is what happens when you get a 3 series owner with an agenda. BTW Montego Blue looks way better on a 1 series vert.
What agenda would that be?

Since you have no idea who I am or what I think, how could you know I have an agenda? But I will indulge you. I have an agenda, and so do you. But neither you nor I know each other's agenda. So that was a pointless comment.

Now you have said I was misinformed or stupid enough to buy into marketing tactics... it would have been more accurate that the agenda comment.
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Any reason not to upgrade to the M3/1M rear control arms as well? TRW kit is here: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-trw-part...3322283547kt4/

Edit: Never-mind...just read the awesome stickied thread on the subject...
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Any reason not to upgrade to the M3/1M rear control arms as well? TRW kit is here: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-trw-part...3322283547kt4/

Edit: Never-mind...just read the awesome stickied thread on the subject...
You can... but you will also need new rear shocks bc on the 1M/M3's the bottom of the shocks mount differently than on a 135i. So new rear shocks are needed.
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