New Front Control Arms

[thekidd]

Never had to replace control arms before - any recommendations and if it's worth to upgrade over oem parts? Also wondering if there is a local (Bellevue) shop since I need to get them installed this Wednesday. Thanks

[astris]

I'm a fan of SPL suspension bits. Just have rear toe links now, but I'm sure I'll be adding more.

As for install, not sure who could get you in that quick. Tru Line Bellevue can handle your alignment. They might even install too, not sure though.

[thekidd]

Originally Posted by astris

I'm a fan of SPL suspension bits. Just have rear toe links now, but I'm sure I'll be adding more.

As for install, not sure who could get you in that quick. Tru Line Bellevue can handle your alignment. They might even install too, not sure though.

I learned the Powerflex bushings are not the fox I need - right now I just need the arms. I'm going to go with FCP Euro and get the BMW pairs. This gives me a chance to test their warranty. There's likely added stress on because I just have springs so these will fail again eventually.

[astris]

Originally Posted by thekidd

I learned the Powerflex bushings are not the fox I need - right now I just need the arms. I'm going to go with FCP Euro and get the BMW pairs. This gives me a chance to test their warranty. There's likely added stress on because I just have springs so these will fail again eventually.

Ah, interesting. My car has had just springs since it was basically new I believe. Throwing proper coilovers on in spring.

No power flex bushings in these.

https://www.splparts.com/products/bm...-m2-m3-m4.html

[thekidd]

Whoops it was the tension rods that I needed - not control arms. I wish I had more time to research an upgrade but I'll be at Pacific Raceways this Friday. Anyway, let me know if you feel a difference with the SPLs.