Offset control arm bushing AND m3 offset strut mounts? Hey all I'm building a front suspension, I was planing on using my stock '95 318ti top hats, until I saw a killer deal on a set of 96+ m3 offset strut mounts. I have bilstein sports and h&r race springs and offset control arm bushings. I read some info on installing the m3 mounts "swapped", but never found if also having offset control arm bushings would cause issues. |
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I'm not making any claims on how "optimal" it is, just that it will still be functional. |
If you want to take advantage of the offset bushing use all the pieces. The 95 M3 LCA and the offset LCA bushing and the proper upper strut bearing. keep in mind the steering knuckle is different as well. Having a donor car is the easiest method. I just purchased new LCA's from eEuroparts oem for 135 each, adding my e46 ZHP rack at the same time should be enough for now. |
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I want more grip and control up front. Not that I don't have enough now, I'm just kinda an "overkill" type person. When the stock parts fail I lIke to get aftermarket stuff when it provides a benefit. |
If you start mixing an matching you might end up with something that's not streetable. |
The lower perch on the strut of an M3 is smaller than the ti. If you put TI struts on an M3 mount the strut will hit the inside of the strut tower on turns. I've already done this. So i use all m3 parts and then cut the springs down to get the ride height i wanted |
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The lower perch for the spring is smaller on the m3, but the m3 strut mount I think will fit fine on non-M strut? I haven't tried, not sure :confused: Preferable to not cut the spring! |
The perch is the cup of the strut that the spring sits in. On non m3 struts it is wider to fit the wider springs and its also flared out. When you add the m3 offset mounts the flared part of the strut will hit on the inside rear of the strut tower. |
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Hence the don't mix and match on a weekend with a daily driver, if you have time to different things then sure E36's are lego's. |
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