Front Suspension Issues - Please Help ASAP! - Page 2

Quadrant5 · 02-16-2012, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweeney921

This isn't a useful post, but just wanted to say that this is the most valuable thread I've seen in a long time. Courtesy goes a long way

Thank you.

Quadrant5 · 02-16-2012, 10:56 PM

Just an update. I got my new bushings a couple of days ago. Between being sick and work, I haven't had time to install. But I will post when things are done and after I develop an opinion on how good these bushings are. Good day to all.

Quadrant5 · 02-18-2012, 01:06 PM

I spent all day trying to install these things. Or at least all afternoon / evening. I simply can NOT get these brackets to line up with the bolt holes on the chassis!

Any helpful suggestions?

Quadrant5 · 02-20-2012, 10:15 PM

Okay, I finally got these baby's installed. I was just having a bad mechanic day. In the end, I don't think they were too hard to install, I was just trying to do it the hard way. As usual.

Initial impression is that I believe they work really well. Some complain that solid control arm bushings transmit more road noise and vibrations. I actually like a little more feedback from the road, but I haven't noticed a great change in these areas myself. I am sure this issue will be a subject of ongoing debate, but I have no reason to regret my decision at this time.

I want to thank all of you who posted on this thread. I value all your input, even if I decide differently.

Happy motoring.

Quadrant5

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02-16-2012, 10:56 PM	#22
Quadrant5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eugene, OR USA Posts: 38 My Ride: 2000 323i View My Garage	Just an update. I got my new bushings a couple of days ago. Between being sick and work, I haven't had time to install. But I will post when things are done and after I develop an opinion on how good these bushings are. Good day to all.

02-18-2012, 01:06 PM	#23
Quadrant5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eugene, OR USA Posts: 38 My Ride: 2000 323i View My Garage	I spent all day trying to install these things. Or at least all afternoon / evening. I simply can *NOT* get these brackets to line up with the bolt holes on the chassis! Any helpful suggestions?

02-20-2012, 10:15 PM	#24
Quadrant5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eugene, OR USA Posts: 38 My Ride: 2000 323i View My Garage	Okay, I finally got these baby's installed. I was just having a bad mechanic day. In the end, I don't think they were too hard to install, I was just trying to do it the hard way. As usual. Initial impression is that I believe they work really well. Some complain that solid control arm bushings transmit more road noise and vibrations. I actually like a little more feedback from the road, but I haven't noticed a great change in these areas myself. I am sure this issue will be a subject of ongoing debate, but I have no reason to regret my decision at this time. I want to thank all of you who posted on this thread. I value all your input, even if I decide differently. Happy motoring. Quadrant5