Just did my driver and passenger side, super easy, it’s just two bolts. on the passenger side, there is a wire in the way of the bolt on the sub frame, I believe that’s the battery wires and just unclip the plastic clip and you’re good to go, the dealership wanted almost $1300. I did it myself for $150 with genuine parts from FCP Euro lol 👍🏻
Great video brother! I did a front M3 control arm conversion on my E90 330i and my parts were the same as yours; TRW brand. I bought them off FCP Euro and the only difference was the scratched off BMW logo. After installing them, the car feels more planted and it improves the already lovely steering wheel feel that the E90 is famous for. They also added about 3 degrees of camber but that is barely noticeable to the eye. Keep up the good work!
The OEM one is a hydraulic filled bushing which leaks and goes to crap pretty quick, I am slapping in some Meyle HD ones tomorrow. Thanks for the video!
@@epicdarr So far so good, they've been paired with Bilstein B6 adaptive damper upgrades which keep it still about 80 comfort in comfort, and is about 150% sport in sport based on my totally non scientific observation. The combination of upgrades has made the F34 335ix GT handle exceptionally well for a 3 series that sits a bit higher and weighs a bit more than his buddies.
Frustrating as hell being a female who isn't mechanically inclined. 😓 My 16 Chrysler 300 is making some occasional noise the last few months. Paid $179 to be told it's the front tension struts and drive shaft. Have to pay $200 for anyone else to look at for second opinions and was quoted thousands unfortunately for the work. A couple places even said they don't know what they're talking about.
Hey brother, nice job! I just replaced mine with Delphi and Lemforder tie rods from FCP Euro, as well. I had it aligned and it turned out perfect but now I'm having a problem with the steering wheel not coming back to the center after a turn. I preloaded the suspension before torquing the bolts and I'm confused about what it could be. I hate fly by wire electric rack and pinion steering. If you or anyone else in the comments could advise, I greatly appreciate it in advance!!! Keep up the awesome videos.
@@CatalinIonut98 My steering rack was probably slightly bent. Once I installed another used one, it worked. I just had to get it coded at the dealer for $300. I hope that helps.
I installed these TRW brand control arms last month and the car does not drive the way OEM part was. For some reason the car does not feel stable. Bolts are torqued loaded and in spec. Took to 2 shops and both verified that the bushing used on these remanufactured ones are softer than OEM. Ordered OEM BMW control arms and will install them as soon as they arrive.
Mine feels the exact same! Noticeable vibration above 60mph and feels unstable. I was thinking to take them off & reinstall without lifting the discs to ride height but could end up making it worst. Have you sorted it?
@@brazenwolf3235 installed GENUINE control arms from BMW and as soon as I drove off it felt different. More responsive and does not feel unstable. I will never use remanufactured parts again specially on suspension parts.
I can confirm what you said. I just replaced the TRW with Genuine BMW, massive difference, shaking & vibration gone, feels a lot more stable. And I found out that M Lites (40i 35i) have parts that look identical to standard M Sport models but have difference like in this case, so I'll be more careful from now on, not going for the CHEAP option anymore. Just ordered the Lower Control Arms (straight looking ones).
@@yassi8080I thought that and have ordered lemforders for my f13. Interesting to see the apparently originals he removed were TRW though. Still, can’t got wrong with lemforder. 😅
That jack stand system is sick
Just did my driver and passenger side, super easy, it’s just two bolts. on the passenger side, there is a wire in the way of the bolt on the sub frame, I believe that’s the battery wires and just unclip the plastic clip and you’re good to go, the dealership wanted almost $1300. I did it myself for $150 with genuine parts from FCP Euro lol 👍🏻
Great video brother! I did a front M3 control arm conversion on my E90 330i and my parts were the same as yours; TRW brand. I bought them off FCP Euro and the only difference was the scratched off BMW logo. After installing them, the car feels more planted and it improves the already lovely steering wheel feel that the E90 is famous for. They also added about 3 degrees of camber but that is barely noticeable to the eye. Keep up the good work!
The OEM one is a hydraulic filled bushing which leaks and goes to crap pretty quick, I am slapping in some Meyle HD ones tomorrow. Thanks for the video!
Did you end up replacing your control arms with Meyle hds? If so, do you like those full rubber bushings? Thank you
Update on the meyle arms?
Same here, thinking of getting the MeyleHD ones. Let us know how they are
@@epicdarr So far so good, they've been paired with Bilstein B6 adaptive damper upgrades which keep it still about 80 comfort in comfort, and is about 150% sport in sport based on my totally non scientific observation. The combination of upgrades has made the F34 335ix GT handle exceptionally well for a 3 series that sits a bit higher and weighs a bit more than his buddies.
👀🙈 never jack a brake disc
I don't know much but thay did seem odd
Control arms and tension strut arms (or thrust arms) are different parts of the suspension don’t get them confused
Frustrating as hell being a female who isn't mechanically inclined. 😓 My 16 Chrysler 300 is making some occasional noise the last few months. Paid $179 to be told it's the front tension struts and drive shaft. Have to pay $200 for anyone else to look at for second opinions and was quoted thousands unfortunately for the work. A couple places even said they don't know what they're talking about.
Thanks for sharing!
Hello Sir, is this the same part number for F80 M3? do you need do alignment?
What jack stand is that?
Good job but what about a wheel alignment once done?
Never got one tbh. but the car drove fine for the 1.5 years I had it after doing this.
Hey brother, nice job! I just replaced mine with Delphi and Lemforder tie rods from FCP Euro, as well. I had it aligned and it turned out perfect but now I'm having a problem with the steering wheel not coming back to the center after a turn. I preloaded the suspension before torquing the bolts and I'm confused about what it could be. I hate fly by wire electric rack and pinion steering. If you or anyone else in the comments could advise, I greatly appreciate it in advance!!! Keep up the awesome videos.
Any update?
@@CatalinIonut98 My steering rack was probably slightly bent.
Once I installed another used one, it worked.
I just had to get it coded at the dealer for $300.
I hope that helps.
Great Tutorial. Was your suspension making a noise? My car is making a little clunking noise and not sure what it could be.
Its been making noise but I've concluded its from the coilovers. Do you have coilovers? or stock suspension
@@InlineSixAuto I have stock suspension.
Is there a specific time it makes the noise? Like when your turning?
@@zahidyaka Yeah, I'd say when turning or hitting a small uneven dip
@@EE_E38 Maybe your axle?
did you have any steering whobble before replacing them?
no didnt have any at all
My thrust arms were causing a clunk sound & shaking above about 75mph.
Mine is a 440i xDrive if it makes any difference.
I installed these TRW brand control arms last month and the car does not drive the way OEM part was. For some reason the car does not feel stable. Bolts are torqued loaded and in spec. Took to 2 shops and both verified that the bushing used on these remanufactured ones are softer than OEM. Ordered OEM BMW control arms and will install them as soon as they arrive.
Mine feels the exact same! Noticeable vibration above 60mph and feels unstable. I was thinking to take them off & reinstall without lifting the discs to ride height but could end up making it worst. Have you sorted it?
@@brazenwolf3235 installed GENUINE control arms from BMW and as soon as I drove off it felt different. More responsive and does not feel unstable. I will never use remanufactured parts again specially on suspension parts.
I can confirm what you said. I just replaced the TRW with Genuine BMW, massive difference, shaking & vibration gone, feels a lot more stable. And I found out that M Lites (40i 35i) have parts that look identical to standard M Sport models but have difference like in this case, so I'll be more careful from now on, not going for the CHEAP option anymore. Just ordered the Lower Control Arms (straight looking ones).
I'm pretty sure the OEM for tension strut is Lemförder not TRW (although TRW also make pretty good replacement parts)
@@yassi8080I thought that and have ordered lemforders for my f13. Interesting to see the apparently originals he removed were TRW though.
Still, can’t got wrong with lemforder. 😅
trw is remanufactured parts
Tension strut arm 😂🤦🏾♂️