ECS Polyurethane Control Arm Bushings Review

fbn2000 · 03-12-2012, 11:47 AM

Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to let you all know, this last week I had the ECS Polyurethane Control Arm Bushing Set (66mm) installed. http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330....0L/ES1899439/

They are amazing! It truly brought back the tight suspension back and made it even better than factory.

For all those who are afraid of a harsh ride or race ride due to the Polyurethane there is NO SUCH THING!

Thank you to ECStuning.com for getting my car running amazing again,

fbn2000

Mango · 03-12-2012, 11:56 AM

Yes. Going from worn OE LCA bushings to new bushings of any brand/kind will yield a nice improvement. Glad you're happy though!

Maistryj · 10-30-2012, 11:29 AM

Hi the fnb2000,
Just wanted to follow up on the performance of the ECS poly control arm bushings - are they still working fine? I replaced mine with some German brand at a lower price. Did not even last 3 months, driving on good, tar roads. Cost me double labour too, but replaced with OEM, and they are fine. If the poly ones are great, what do they cost and where can one get them?

Zell · 10-30-2012, 11:41 AM

I'm afraid of them because I've just learned that MTC is one of those "stay away from" brands, but that's good that they work well. I wanna go with Powerflex because that seems to be what most use.

WDE46 · 10-30-2012, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zell

I'm afraid of them because I've just learned that MTC is one of those "stay away from" brands, but that's good that they work well. I wanna go with Powerflex because that seems to be what most use.

These look identical to the Powerflex except they have red inserts instead of purple. I have the PF ones, but I'm sure these are fine.

SeanC · 10-30-2012, 11:59 AM

I am putting on Powerflexes soon. I too wonder what exactly is different between MTC and Powerflex. They seem to be designed very similarly using the same material.

Grande D · 10-30-2012, 12:09 PM

Any poly will increase NV and stiffness. It will also will improve feel.

It's amazing to me when someone claims they have found the silver bullet and lots of people believe them. It happens over and over again.

03-12-2012, 11:47 AM	#1
fbn2000 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 10 My Ride: 330i View My Garage	ECS Polyurethane Control Arm Bushings Review Hi Everyone, Just wanted to let you all know, this last week I had the ECS Polyurethane Control Arm Bushing Set (66mm) installed. http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330....0L/ES1899439/ They are amazing! It truly brought back the tight suspension back and made it even better than factory. For all those who are afraid of a harsh ride or race ride due to the Polyurethane there is NO SUCH THING! Thank you to ECStuning.com for getting my car running amazing again, fbn2000

03-12-2012, 11:56 AM	#2
Mango Platinum Plus Quality Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,270 My Ride: M54B30 View My Garage	Yes. Going from worn OE LCA bushings to new bushings of any brand/kind will yield a nice improvement. Glad you're happy though! __________________ Cooling \| Maintenance \| Vacuum \| Suspension \| Costs "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." -Steve Jobs

10-30-2012, 11:41 AM	#4
Zell Wears carbon fiber boxers Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 3,690 My Ride: 330Ci ZHP 6sp View My Garage	I'm afraid of them because I've just learned that MTC is one of those "stay away from" brands, but that's good that they work well. I wanna go with Powerflex because that seems to be what most use. __________________ E46Fanatic's resident mathemagician

10-30-2012, 11:59 AM	#6
SeanC Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: PA Posts: 3,985 My Ride: 330i View My Garage	I am putting on Powerflexes soon. I too wonder what exactly is different between MTC and Powerflex. They seem to be designed very similarly using the same material. __________________ Sapphire Black MetallicNatural BrownSilver Cube e46 330i ZHP/ZCW/6MT - Sold HellrotDove Grey e36 ///M3 - RIP Alpine WhiteTanSand High Gloss e46 330i SunRoofLess/5MT For Sale: $300 winter wheel/tire set (sport edition F7s and Dunlop graspics) For Rent: RTAB Removal/Installation and Preload Tools

10-30-2012, 12:09 PM	#7
Grande D Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: nola Posts: 3,097 My Ride: zhpppppp (o-m-g!) View My Garage	Any poly will increase NV and stiffness. It will also will improve feel. It's amazing to me when someone claims they have found the silver bullet and lots of people believe them. It happens over and over again. __________________ Formerly zhp43867

10-30-2012, 11:29 AM	#3
Maistryj Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Isipingo Hills Posts: 1 My Ride: E46 320i View My Garage	Hi the fnb2000, Just wanted to follow up on the performance of the ECS poly control arm bushings - are they still working fine? I replaced mine with some German brand at a lower price. Did not even last 3 months, driving on good, tar roads. Cost me double labour too, but replaced with OEM, and they are fine. If the poly ones are great, what do they cost and where can one get them?

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