what kind and or were to get rtabs and the rear bushings for the front control arms

96BmwCosmosM3 · Mon, Jan-23-2006, 03:20:16 PM

basically what the title says id like to replace the rtabs and control arm bushings before the car comes back out for the summer. should i stay with stock go with some upgraded bushings? i have coilovers, bigger sway bars, x brace RE rsms and a strut brace .

LCKY M3 · Mon, Jan-23-2006, 03:53:34 PM

I just had my RTABs and control arm bushings done and couldn't be happier with the stock replacements. I'm pretty sure they were the originals (@77k), but the difference is quite noticeable (probably more with the RTABs than the front CABs). The only upgrade that I did was the addition of the GC shims with the RTABs. I would say that stock bushings are fine for the street, even under spirited driving. If you track the car, I am sure other people might have a different opinion.

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96BmwCosmosM3 · Mon, Jan-23-2006, 06:18:46 PM

what are these shims you speak of

park828 · Mon, Jan-23-2006, 06:41:54 PM

http://www.mpactmotorsports.com/cata...458d664d38318d

here is the link for them 79 for oem bushings plus the Ground control shims...

park828 · Mon, Jan-23-2006, 06:45:15 PM

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=200815

look on the post number 14 and you'll see the picture for them. i did my rtabs with them and a buddy of mine did em with out and mine feels just a bit more grounded then his.. or it could be our minds playing games ahha

Mon, Jan-23-2006, 03:20:16 PM	#1
96BmwCosmosM3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 495 Reputation: 0	what kind and or were to get rtabs and the rear bushings for the front control arms basically what the title says id like to replace the rtabs and control arm bushings before the car comes back out for the summer. should i stay with stock go with some upgraded bushings? i have coilovers, bigger sway bars, x brace RE rsms and a strut brace . __________________ Last edited by 96BmwCosmosM3; Mon, Jan-23-2006 at 06:19:27 PM.

Mon, Jan-23-2006, 03:53:34 PM	#2
LCKY M3 LCKY M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Age: 35 Posts: 194 Reputation: 0 Location: Santa Rosa	I just had my RTABs and control arm bushings done and couldn't be happier with the stock replacements. I'm pretty sure they were the originals (@77k), but the difference is quite noticeable (probably more with the RTABs than the front CABs). The only upgrade that I did was the addition of the GC shims with the RTABs. I would say that stock bushings are fine for the street, even under spirited driving. If you track the car, I am sure other people might have a different opinion. M __________________ 99 Cosmos M3 Upgrades: Bilstein Sport Shocks, JTD RSMs w/ Z3 Plates, H&R OE Sport Springs, Velocity Splitter, LeatherZ Shift Knob and Alcantara Boot Bundle, 18X8.5 CSL Wheels

Mon, Jan-23-2006, 06:18:46 PM	#3
96BmwCosmosM3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 495 Reputation: 0	what are these shims you speak of __________________

Mon, Jan-23-2006, 06:41:54 PM	#4
park828 True M3 Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 33 Posts: 966 Reputation: 0 Location: San Jose CA	http://www.mpactmotorsports.com/cata...458d664d38318d here is the link for them 79 for oem bushings plus the Ground control shims... __________________ 2002 TitanSilver M3 Coupe = Stock... not for long... 2011 Imp Blue F10 535 Msport = Lovely but heavy! 2008 Plat Grey 550i Msport = for sale! 2007 AW e90 335i = 420RWHP = (sold) 1997 Violet M3 coupe = 250 RWHP!!! (sold)

Mon, Jan-23-2006, 06:45:15 PM	#5
park828 True M3 Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 33 Posts: 966 Reputation: 0 Location: San Jose CA	http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=200815 look on the post number 14 and you'll see the picture for them. i did my rtabs with them and a buddy of mine did em with out and mine feels just a bit more grounded then his.. or it could be our minds playing games ahha __________________ 2002 TitanSilver M3 Coupe = Stock... not for long... 2011 Imp Blue F10 535 Msport = Lovely but heavy! 2008 Plat Grey 550i Msport = for sale! 2007 AW e90 335i = 420RWHP = (sold) 1997 Violet M3 coupe = 250 RWHP!!! (sold)

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