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  • dbred330ci
    Noobie
    • Jul 2011
    • 7

    #1

    Aluminum Control Arms

    I see that Rockauto has Raybestos and ACdelco control arms that are aluminum. Anyone ever try them? I feel like they would be an upgrade over lemforder steel one.
  • oliver.r
    No R3VLimiter
    • Mar 2012
    • 3839

    #2
    aluminum control arms came on the 90 m3, pre 90 they were steel.
    its a "upgrade" but does not make a diference in any other way besides weight and they are like over twice as much as steel

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    • dbred330ci
      Noobie
      • Jul 2011
      • 7

      #3
      they are cheaper than oem, but i am only finding the left arm?!?!
      If i can find the other side i would be willing to try them.

      http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/com...1989&carId=001

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      • bmwguy325is
        E30 Fanatic
        • May 2011
        • 1263

        #4
        Those look like E46 control arms....
        sigpic"If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself." -Ferdinand Porsche
        The ugly car: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=209713

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        • MR 325
          Moderator
          • Oct 2003
          • 37827

          #5
          The only aluminum control arm for the E30 is OEM BMW. That pic shows an E46 arm.
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          • TimKninja
            R3VLimited
            • Mar 2009
            • 2131

            #6
            I wouldnt even bother. More likely to bend. No performance gain.
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            • acolella76
              R3VLimited
              • Apr 2010
              • 2950

              #7
              Those are E46 control arms you posted. If you are thinking about spending a good bit on control arms, it would be worth it to go big and get tubular front control arms like the ones VAC sells.
              -Alex

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