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  • ZenkiOwns
    E30 Addict
    • Jul 2009
    • 496

    #1

    Control arm choices

    I'm looking to replace my control arms and outer tie rod ends.

    I came across this



    and it seems like a steal.

    as do these/




    What do you guys think?
  • Philo
    Ich esse kleine Kinder
    • Oct 2008
    • 3334

    #2
    I think they will work. People argue against them, but it's very seldom that I have seen a broken control arm from normal driving.

    I do suspect that the bushings are not made of the same quality found in parts like Lemforder. Worst case is that the cheaper part has half of the life compared to Lemforder (not terrible considering CAs usually last 6+ years.
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    • billy.e30.325i
      Member
      • Dec 2010
      • 79

      #3
      i folded my control arm like a house shoe
      im my fender bender.
      haha
      but i made a bad choice and put in a used one.
      i need to replace also.

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      • lonestar22
        E30 Addict
        • Aug 2005
        • 417

        #4
        Originally posted by billy.e30.325i
        i folded my control arm like a house shoe
        im my fender bender.
        haha
        but i made a bad choice and put in a used one.
        i need to replace also.
        ...
        Originally posted by Lof8
        Seriously. Every black wheel, regardless of spoke design, looks the same from more than 3 feet away.

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        • matias88e30
          E30 Enthusiast
          • Dec 2009
          • 1110

          #5
          i bought fcpgroton control arm kit like 3 years ago.. both control arm bushing were done after 9-10 months of daily driving... just my personal experience with said product
          no more boosted m20, 91 318i...

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          • billy.e30.325i
            Member
            • Dec 2010
            • 79

            #6
            the ebay ones dont seem much better.

            BluntTech is your source for quality auto parts and accessories. Shop online for home delivery or pick up.

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            • KenC
              King of Kegstands
              • Oct 2003
              • 14396

              #7
              Originally posted by billy.e30.325i
              i folded my control arm like a house shoe
              im my fender bender.
              haha
              but i made a bad choice and put in a used one.
              i need to replace also.
              My Lemfoerder folded after hitting the curb. They're cast iron. The difference between the brands is the quality of the ball joints mostly.

              Blunt sells Lem's ridiculously cheap.
              Originally posted by Gruelius
              and i do not know what bugg brakes are.

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              • thebutcher37
                R3VLimited
                • Aug 2008
                • 2877

                #8
                ???

                Originally posted by billy.e30.325i
                the ebay ones dont seem much better.

                http://www.blunttech.com/?page_id=310

                This is the cheapest around correct?


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                • george graves
                  I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 19986

                  #9
                  Most likely is - he's got the best prices all around.
                  Originally posted by Matt-B
                  hey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?

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                  • The Dough
                    Member
                    • Sep 2010
                    • 45

                    #10
                    I just picked up some Meyle control arms... having a hard time getting the drivers side nut off the top of the subframe. Pain in my ass

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                    • billy.e30.325i
                      Member
                      • Dec 2010
                      • 79

                      #11
                      Originally posted by The Dough
                      I just picked up some Meyle control arms... having a hard time getting the drivers side nut off the top of the subframe. Pain in my ass
                      very much. it took me like 20 mins to get that one nut off.

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                      • CorvallisBMW
                        Long Schlong Longhammer
                        • Feb 2005
                        • 13039

                        #12
                        Blunt has the best deal on CAs period. You might save $5 on fleaBay but the quality of the balljoints won't be nearly the same.

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                        • ZenkiOwns
                          E30 Addict
                          • Jul 2009
                          • 496

                          #13
                          I picked up the fcpgroton ones a few days ago. I paid $215 for the control arms, inner and outer tie rods, and sway bar links.

                          I did it mainly to test quality, if they're bad I'm only out $215 right? If they're decent I can spread the word.

                          As soon as my brakes get in these, and a set of Ground Controls will be going on and a review written.

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                          • 801coppertop
                            Wrencher
                            • Oct 2010
                            • 293

                            #14
                            I was thinking about getting the fcpgroton ones too, but then i decided i will probably go with blunttech because, m3 offset, and it comes with all the bushings you need to do a almost complete rebuild,.. i think... correct me if i am wrong...

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                            • Hellabad
                              E30 Modder
                              • Aug 2008
                              • 807

                              #15
                              Originally posted by The Dough
                              I just picked up some Meyle control arms... having a hard time getting the drivers side nut off the top of the subframe. Pain in my ass
                              Use a 12 point, 22mm or 7/8 inch box wrench, with a 15 degree angle (the most common) and flip it upside down towards the front. Then move it one notch at atime.
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