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    Non-offset solid control arm bushings?

    Seems as though all parties who sell the non-insert type of solid control arm bushings (Treehouse, BWsport, ebay copies) all make M3 offset bushings; anyone know of a place that sells non-offset in this style?

    Should be easy, make the mounting part longer, and drill the holes slightly farther down.

    Someone who is good with solidworks should get on it already and make a boat load of money :popcorn:

    For those who are unaware of the style I am referring to:
    Your resource to do-it-yourself and interesting bmw and e30 stuff: www.rtsauto.com

    Your resource to tools and tips: www.rtstools.com

    #2
    Solid/Poly regular e36 bushings? That's what I'll be getting since my tire hits the valance with offset bushings.

    1991 325iS turbo

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      #3
      AKG adjustable


      7speedshop.com

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        #4
        Originally posted by kamotors View Post
        AKG adjustable
        I wouldn't call those street-able, there is no sleeve and would require proper adjustment and checking.
        Your resource to do-it-yourself and interesting bmw and e30 stuff: www.rtsauto.com

        Your resource to tools and tips: www.rtstools.com

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          #5
          work fine for me:)


          7speedshop.com

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            #6
            I use, and highly rate condor speed shop delrin fcab's

            I am using centred (non-offset) in my E30 drift car to develop less Ackermann at full lock than offsets will, currently 8.5' caster with centred bushes doesn't need more.

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              #7
              I've also been looking for a treehouse-like design in non-offset spec. I need clearance for V8 headers and don't like the way my wheel is offset forward in my wheel well with my e30 M3 CAB's. This thread reminded me, so I started searching again.

              Check out Bimmerworld's page for Treehouse CAB's.

              Solid bushings for optimal precision and alignment on the track. Offset bushing adds more caster & camber. Our #1 selling control arm bushing for track/race use!


              They have the Treehouse offset bushings, but also mention a centered bushing. The e30, e36, and Z3 all use the same Treehouse offset bushing part number. The centered bushing is only listed for the e36 and Z3, but it almost has to be applicable to e30's as well. I'm going to send them an email just to confirm, but this should be the part we are looking for.


              EDIT: Here is the Treehouse page for this bushing:

              Last edited by JGood; 01-26-2014, 01:26 AM.
              85 325e m60b44 6 speed / 89 535i
              e30 restoration and V8 swap
              24 Hours of Lemons e30 build

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                #8
                Bimmerworld just responded... They will fit the e30.
                85 325e m60b44 6 speed / 89 535i
                e30 restoration and V8 swap
                24 Hours of Lemons e30 build

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