polyurethane control arm bushings
07-28-2009, 08:58 PM
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I've searched this topic on here, and though its talked about several times, I am wondering if anyone knows a good company to get them from--reasonably priced. I have an '04 BMW 545i.
Thanks a bunch!
Thanks a bunch!
07-29-2009, 11:37 AM
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
I've been looking for some of these myself. They either don't exist or someone is keeping them on the ultra DL 
07-29-2009, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='958498' date='Jul 29 2009, 03:14 PM
Not sure how much a custom set would cost ... group buy perhaps?
My car's in the shop right now, replacing the bushings.
07-29-2009, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='958501' date='Jul 29 2009, 01:17 PM
I've searched and searched, and this link ^ is the closest thing available.
Not sure how much a custom set would cost.
My car's in the shop right now, replacing the bushings.
Not sure how much a custom set would cost.
My car's in the shop right now, replacing the bushings.
Well, I asked for a quote from another reputable supplier and I am waiting to hear. I am sure they could have a GB if they are interested. I'll let you guys know what they say.
07-29-2009, 05:20 PM
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Definitely a VERY interesting thread!!! Thanks 
Hope something concrete comes from it - I certainly have not been able to find anything...
Hope something concrete comes from it - I certainly have not been able to find anything...
07-29-2009, 08:27 PM
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
They're a good drive outside of Houston or else I would drive up there myself and see what I could get from them.
If we were to get custom ones from them, I think someone would have to take their car in to get the measurements. Am I wrong? Or do you think they have some measurements online somewhere?
If we were to get custom ones from them, I think someone would have to take their car in to get the measurements. Am I wrong? Or do you think they have some measurements online somewhere?
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Originally Posted by kaiten408' post='959070' date='Jul 30 2009, 12:27 AM
They're a good drive outside of Houston or else I would drive up there myself and see what I could get from them.
If we were to get custom ones from them, I think someone would have to take their car in to get the measurements. Am I wrong? Or do you think they have some measurements online somewhere?
If we were to get custom ones from them, I think someone would have to take their car in to get the measurements. Am I wrong? Or do you think they have some measurements online somewhere?
Fellas, I think this might be a good GB here... depending on the price/quality/warranty/other details, I'd probably be interested.
07-29-2009, 08:40 PM
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
plain old wear and tear. There's alot of bushings throughout the chassis (lower control arms, upper control arms, engine mounts, trans. mounts, shifter bushings, etc)
They are usually made of rubber and tend to develop cracks which leads to a "mushy" feeling in the steering and the rest of the car. On the other hand, that wear and tear does make the ride "softer," with urethane bushings you def feel everything in the car alot more. But that's what I like
They are usually made of rubber and tend to develop cracks which leads to a "mushy" feeling in the steering and the rest of the car. On the other hand, that wear and tear does make the ride "softer," with urethane bushings you def feel everything in the car alot more. But that's what I like