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Worx · 02-01-2010, 10:37 PM

I have always hated that tailing arm set up.

sonaldinho89 · 02-02-2010, 12:15 AM

think i'm gonna replace mine soon. just worked out how the preloading works for the OEM bushings. wanna get that done so i can put in coilovers, some new rear tires, and a proper alignment.

are adjustable lower control arms a must if you're lowering your car? i mean, if i have neutral toe on the rear, i shouldn't get excessive wear, should i? eric, your sit's really low, with heaps of camber, and you don't have wear problems do you? i just wanna have my car sit like M3GTRs, so i shouldn't have too much trouble, should i?

E46 Coupe · 02-02-2010, 12:40 AM

Someone who knows can adjust anything!

M3_GTR · 02-02-2010, 01:06 AM

well just so you know i only rub when i hammer the thing and theres a bump, normal driving and you dont rub lol

sonaldinho89 · 02-02-2010, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E46 Coupe

Someone who knows can adjust anything!

without using a hacksaw?

@M3GTR, yeh i'm not worried abuot rubbing, my wheels aren't wide enough. more worried about excessive inside tread wear. already got a fair now...think it's coz my RTABs are shot. and my old alignment was crap.

M3_GTR · 02-02-2010, 01:16 AM

oohh yeah mine wear from the inside but when u look at the rear from behind it looks hot with some camber

YGOAMG · 02-02-2010, 01:27 AM

RTABS are pretty cheap i think.. should replace them..

sonaldinho89 · 02-02-2010, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3_GTR

oohh yeah mine wear from the inside but when u look at the rear from behind it looks hot with some camber

ahk...see that's what i'm worried bout. guess i can avoid that by having zero toe-in/out

yeh, gonna order some new RTABs (and other stuff) from pelican parts soon. pm me if you wanna order a pair too (save some shipping)

M3_GTR · 02-02-2010, 01:54 AM

ok when you ordering?

ASSAIL · 02-02-2010, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonaldinho89

ahk...see that's what i'm worried bout. guess i can avoid that by having zero toe-in/out

and not much neg camber.

sonaldinho89 · 02-02-2010, 02:16 AM

dunno, probs sometime in the next week or so...still trying to consolidate my list of parts.

just got my rego in the mail. bye bye $612.30

sonaldinho89 · 02-02-2010, 02:30 AM

mmm yeh, but to dial out the extra neg camber i'd have to get some adjustable lower control arms, or ghetto-mod my existing ones...

!!!!

ASSAIL what side of town do you live? haven't seen your car around...love to see your supra sometime too

ASSAIL · 02-02-2010, 02:52 AM

ghetto mod, then c/f wrap ur existing ones!!!!

ive never looked into getting rid of the neg camber on my rear as its always been needed to fit rims/ tyres in the guards.

im in black rock - its south east/ bayside (lots of ppl dont know where it is lol)

YGOAMG · 02-02-2010, 02:55 AM

^^ its near Sandringham/beaumaris yes>?

i go down that way every so often for family events...

ASSAIL · 02-02-2010, 03:24 AM

yeah right next to beaumaris.

its a bit of an old person area but there are a few honeys around that are possibly legal

Mitch_ · 02-02-2010, 04:21 AM

yay! i has angel eyes again!

Worx · 02-02-2010, 05:07 AM

BTW factory trail arm bushes are ****. I'm looking for aftermarket ones.

sonaldinho89 · 02-02-2010, 05:14 AM

yeh, i was thinking about going powerflex/UUC (easier to install too!), but i'd rather just have higher density rubber, does anyone make them? apparently the urethane ones are too hard for street use (and i really don't wanna have to replace other suspension bushings coz of the extra stresses), plus i'd get so pissed off if they started squeaking.

otherwise you can get the limiters (i think vorschlag make some), but tbh, i'd be happy just returning my car to new stock bushings (lemfoerder i think). cheap enough that i won't be annoyed if they don't last that long.

BMW //MPOWER · 02-02-2010, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonaldinho89

yeh, i was thinking about going powerflex/UUC (easier to install too!), but i'd rather just have higher density rubber, does anyone make them? apparently the urethane ones are too hard for street use (and i really don't wanna have to replace other suspension bushings coz of the extra stresses), plus i'd get so pissed off if they started squeaking.

otherwise you can get the limiters (i think vorschlag make some), but tbh, i'd be happy just returning my car to new stock bushings (lemfoerder i think). cheap enough that i won't be annoyed if they don't last that long.

I replaced my RTABS with the Lemfoerder (think thats how it's spelt) ones, worked out something like USD24 or so from Pelican's.
I've heard that the urathane ones tend to squeak & make a lot of noise, my mechanic also advised me to steer clear of them for that reason.

sonaldinho89 · 02-02-2010, 06:57 PM

ahk thanks!
notice any improvement? i'm guessing i'll notice a fair bit.....my car is turning 10 years old this week (she's an early feb 00 build)

02-01-2010, 10:37 PM	#1541
Worx Euro tuner Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne CBD Posts: 3,459 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	I have always hated that tailing arm set up. __________________ Stephen, 353 Albert Street Brunswick 3056 Victoria, Australia. Tel: 9387-4440 Web: www.worxauto.com.au FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/WorxAutomotive

02-02-2010, 12:15 AM	#1542
sonaldinho89 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 561 My Ride: e46 323i (Anya) RIP View My Garage	think i'm gonna replace mine soon. just worked out how the preloading works for the OEM bushings. wanna get that done so i can put in coilovers, some new rear tires, and a proper alignment. are adjustable lower control arms a must if you're lowering your car? i mean, if i have neutral toe on the rear, i shouldn't get excessive wear, should i? eric, your sit's really low, with heaps of camber, and you don't have wear problems do you? i just wanna have my car sit like M3GTRs, so i shouldn't have too much trouble, should i? __________________

02-02-2010, 12:40 AM	#1543
E46 Coupe Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 3,559 My Ride: Rules1 & 2: S T F U! View My Garage	Someone who knows can adjust anything! __________________

02-02-2010, 01:06 AM	#1544
M3_GTR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: western suburbs Posts: 5,713 My Ride: hates driveways View My Garage	well just so you know i only rub when i hammer the thing and theres a bump, normal driving and you dont rub lol __________________ FOR SALE!

02-02-2010, 01:16 AM	#1546
M3_GTR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: western suburbs Posts: 5,713 My Ride: hates driveways View My Garage	oohh yeah mine wear from the inside but when u look at the rear from behind it looks hot with some camber __________________ FOR SALE!

02-02-2010, 01:54 AM	#1549
M3_GTR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: western suburbs Posts: 5,713 My Ride: hates driveways View My Garage	ok when you ordering? __________________ FOR SALE!

02-02-2010, 02:16 AM	#1551
sonaldinho89 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 561 My Ride: e46 323i (Anya) RIP View My Garage	dunno, probs sometime in the next week or so...still trying to consolidate my list of parts. just got my rego in the mail. bye bye $612.30 __________________

02-02-2010, 02:30 AM	#1552
sonaldinho89 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 561 My Ride: e46 323i (Anya) RIP View My Garage	mmm yeh, but to dial out the extra neg camber i'd have to get some adjustable lower control arms, or ghetto-mod my existing ones...!!!! ASSAIL what side of town do you live? haven't seen your car around...love to see your supra sometime too __________________

02-02-2010, 02:52 AM	#1553
ASSAIL Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melb, Australia Posts: 1,941 My Ride: E46 328, Jza80 Supra View My Garage	ghetto mod, then c/f wrap ur existing ones!!!! ive never looked into getting rid of the neg camber on my rear as its always been needed to fit rims/ tyres in the guards. im in black rock - its south east/ bayside (lots of ppl dont know where it is lol) __________________

02-02-2010, 03:24 AM	#1555
ASSAIL Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melb, Australia Posts: 1,941 My Ride: E46 328, Jza80 Supra View My Garage	yeah right next to beaumaris. its a bit of an old person area but there are a few honeys around that are possibly legal __________________

02-02-2010, 04:21 AM	#1556
Mitch_ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisvegas, QLD, Australia Posts: 288 My Ride: '99 E46 328CI View My Garage	yay! i has angel eyes again! __________________ Photo By Micheal Curtis

02-02-2010, 05:07 AM	#1557
Worx Euro tuner Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne CBD Posts: 3,459 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	BTW factory trail arm bushes are ****. I'm looking for aftermarket ones. __________________ Stephen, 353 Albert Street Brunswick 3056 Victoria, Australia. Tel: 9387-4440 Web: www.worxauto.com.au FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/WorxAutomotive

02-02-2010, 05:14 AM	#1558
sonaldinho89 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 561 My Ride: e46 323i (Anya) RIP View My Garage	yeh, i was thinking about going powerflex/UUC (easier to install too!), but i'd rather just have higher density rubber, does anyone make them? apparently the urethane ones are too hard for street use (and i really don't wanna have to replace other suspension bushings coz of the extra stresses), plus i'd get so pissed off if they started squeaking. otherwise you can get the limiters (i think vorschlag make some), but tbh, i'd be happy just returning my car to new stock bushings (lemfoerder i think). cheap enough that i won't be annoyed if they don't last that long. __________________

02-02-2010, 06:57 PM	#1560
sonaldinho89 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 561 My Ride: e46 323i (Anya) RIP View My Garage	ahk thanks! notice any improvement? i'm guessing i'll notice a fair bit.....my car is turning 10 years old this week (she's an early feb 00 build) __________________

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