Control Arms - Powder Coated

[CntrlcoastE30's]

We have had the set of (professional) tooling modified to replace/press ball joints into original BMW control arms.
No Meyle arms are used with these parts.
Arms are powder coated black (or your choice of colors at slightly extra cost) as shown in the picture.

Have one pair available outright, or send yours to us and we will prep/rebuild yours. We will be getting more of these together to offer to forum members.

Cost is $195/pair plus shipping.

These can be delivered to the picnic this weekend. Will post other parts available also to save on shipping.

[E30_fiend]

So 195 plus shipping for the finished pair. Does that mean that if we send you our CA's that you will press in the ball joints and powdercoat them?


E30_Fiend

[Mossman]

whats the story with those inner ball joints?

[JGood]

Since new Lemforder arms available for $250/pair shipped, what would be a benefit of using a used control arm for the same price? The powder coating?

What brand ball joints are used? Does the powder coating extend to the bushing mounting surface, and if so does that effect how the bushing is pressed on?

[CntrlcoastE30's]

whats the story with those inner ball joints?

Story?
What do you mean by that question?

[CntrlcoastE30's]

So 195 plus shipping for the finished pair. Does that mean that if we send you our CA's that you will press in the ball joints and powdercoat them?


E30_Fiend

Pm sent

[CntrlcoastE30's]

Since new Lemforder arms available for $250/pair shipped, what would be a benefit of using a used control arm for the same price? The powder coating?

What brand ball joints are used? Does the powder coating extend to the bushing mounting surface, and if so does that effect how the bushing is pressed on?

We do not just throw away parts that are rebuildable. Some of us older guys that have been doing this for 20+ years are not just parts changers. We dedicate the resources ($$ for professional tools and our time) to keep the older BMW's on the road. We not only bring these cars back to life with creative solutions we actually rebuild the many parts that we can. A part such as a control arm is extremely strong and is very difficult to bend (unless the vehicle has been in an accident) and is ultimately able to be used again with the ball joints replaced.

So when we do a job like this why not add a current technology such as powder coating to make it look good? Also the look to last as long (or longer) than the original? How about a yellow or red or blue arm?

I don't know how $195=$250? Is this the new math that is taught these days? The new ball joints are Moog. The CAB mount surface is coated as well. With the proper tool that we have, re-installing the CABS is no more difficult than the original paint.

So sure the guys that want to order parts online with a few clicks of the mouse - go for it. More power to ya! Those that want to add some value to their cars/parts can work with us on these types of projects.

So in other words someone can send us their arms and CABS, we will rebuild them have them powder coated, install them and send them back ready to bolt on.

[StereoInstaller1]

1. Are you the guy who drove a Laguna Green coupe, and the wife (?) drove a matching 'vert to the Picnic last year?

2. What the hell does "Left Coast-Central" mean, as in where the hell are you?

3. How do Moog (generally great shit, love them on domestics) compare to the German guys for reliability?

4. Any other colors available for powdercoating?

5. How much is your "Core Charge", as in I have several spare sets of control arms, wanna knock off some of the total in trade for a couple pair of worn out control arms?

Luke

[CntrlcoastE30's]

1. Are you the guy who drove a Laguna Green coupe, and the wife (?) drove a matching 'vert to the Picnic last year?

2. What the hell does "Left Coast-Central" mean, as in where the hell are you?

3. How do Moog (generally great shit, love them on domestics) compare to the German guys for reliability?

4. Any other colors available for powdercoating?

5. How much is your "Core Charge", as in I have several spare sets of control arms, wanna knock off some of the total in trade for a couple pair of worn out control arms?

Luke

Finally some good questions

1. No
2. Left coast = west coast. Central CA, SLO to be specific. Not in hell, it
is warm and sunny though more like paradise ;)
3. Moog = good stuff (old hot rod/Camaro SS guy here)
4. Other colors available - specify
5. No cores required at this time as we have been parting out a few E30's
the last few months. Would appreciate some additional pairs to work with
as this would cut down the turn-around time.

Adam is heading up to the picnic from here and is able to bring some parts UP and BACK as needed.

[JGood]

I was being serious, that's why I asked my questions, not to put your product down. I don't know a damn thing about metal fatigue, powder coating, ball joint quality, etc..., that's why I asked. I'm wondering, the next time I purchase control arms, if these would be a better option, for nearly the same price ($195+shipping should be relatively close to $250 shipped, thanks). You didn't mention anything in your original post about you mounting the CAB's, it was a perfectly valid question.

But, thanks for being a dick, you made up my mind.

I guess I won't add value to my car by putting used control arms back on.

[kronus]

So you have cores available, right?

If I ship you CABs (already mounted in the lollipops), you will mail me back a set of refinished, powdercoated OEM control arms with new balls (both outer and inner) and the CABs mounted? Just clarifying for myself here.

Also, shipping to 91711?

[CntrlcoastE30's]

I was being serious, that's why I asked my questions, not to put your product down. I don't know a damn thing about metal fatigue, powder coating, ball joint quality, etc..., that's why I asked. I'm wondering, the next time I purchase control arms, if these would be a better option, for nearly the same price ($195+shipping should be relatively close to $250 shipped, thanks). You didn't mention anything in your original post about you mounting the CAB's, it was a perfectly valid question.

But, thanks for being a dick, you made up my mind.

I guess I won't add value to my car by putting used control arms back on.

Asked and answered.
No name calling, nothing other than the facts.
All the questions were valid which is why the time was taken to answer them and ask one of my own.
It is each persons choice to play with the big boys and their toys or not.

The previous comment to Luke regarding questions was to the "story" question, not yours.

[CntrlcoastE30's]

So you have cores available, right?

If I ship you CABs (already mounted in the lollipops), you will mail me back a set of refinished, powdercoated OEM control arms with new balls (both outer and inner) and the CABs mounted? Just clarifying for myself here.

Also, shipping to 91711?

Yes we can do that for you. Arms and CABS are about 10lbs.(each side/per pair) before materials added (to that weight). Business or residence shipping? UPS shipping only.

Thank you for the question to clarify for you and others.

In other words, we are looking at 20 lbs. plus packing materials if both arms/CABS are shipped together in the same box.

[kronus]

PMing, thanks

[CntrlcoastE30's]

PMing, thanks

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