control arm broke and oil pan destroyed

[Liam]

Well that sucks.

I would like to see it as well (where and how it broke).

[AndrewBird]

Control arms don't just break in half all on their own! I have seen them severely bent and still not broken!

That's what I was thinking. I'd also like to see pictures.

[Goya20]

thanks for all the ideas guys yea ill try to get pics up on it. im waiting for the new control arm to come in. yes it was a aftermarket one from FCP Groton. im guessing the car doesnt crank cuz a ground wire. plus i tried it for a quick second i dnt want to over heat it so im going to inspect my oil pump. ill keep u guys updated on the progress if any is made.

[reelizmpro]

You are lucky. It could have happened on the freeway going much faster. Or hit an on coming car instead of a curb. I am anxious to see how the arm failed. Many people have these arms installed and this thread could potentially save cars, even lives.

[iignite]

pics or it didnt happen

[Goya20]

picswill b up soon just been dark when i been working on the car. college student=late hours coming home on public transportation.

[Naplm00]

another reason i use BMW arms

[guibo09]

another reason i use BMW arms

you buy your CA from the dealer for 400$ a piece? :crazy:

[Naplm00]

you buy your CA from the dealer for 400$ a piece? :crazy:

well i used to work for bmw motorrad, so i get some really pricey parts through my old contacts, control arms being one of them

[xLibelle]

bump 'cause we need to see the break

[OrganicMechanic]

pix plz+

[silversleeper]

another reason i use BMW arms

Did someone say BMW arm?

[Jean]

Control arms don't just break in half all on their own! I have seen them severely bent and still not broken!

this

[Leaf]

We need pictures!! Was your car really low?

[nando]

chinese made control arms FTL