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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Gingerlomax » Thu Mar 09, 2023 7:36 pm

Hi there. Just tried to get my wheel laser aligned but the garage found my track arms are seized so I am thinking to just replace them with an upgraded set. Does anyone have recommendations?
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Post by sw4nny » Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:23 pm

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I used these a while back and were fine.
Edit sorry mines an e85 not e89
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Post by B21 » Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:11 am

If your car is an E89 then Meyle HD arms are very good and a noticeable improvement..note these are the HD version :thumbsup:
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
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Post by Gingerlomax » Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:49 am

Yes mine is E89 35i
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Post by B21 » Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:59 am

Will definitely benefit from Meyle HD track rod ends..

If the track rods are in poor condition likely on a 35i that other suspension bushes are shot ‘ on their way out..
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Post by Gingerlomax » Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:02 am

Guessing i may as well do the rear at the same time..
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Post by B21 » Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:14 am

Gingerlomax wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:02 am Guessing i may as well do the rear at the same time..
RTAB is the main one..but there are many others..

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Post by flybobbie » Fri Mar 10, 2023 6:16 pm

Another bad BMW design, track rod ends, specifically having a slot along the thread, which causes the the thread to rust.
Every other car i worked on has a nut on the shaft, thus sort of protecting the thread, all being inside the rod end.
I had to resort to using a Dremel to cut track rod off.
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Post by Gingerlomax » Tue Mar 14, 2023 1:44 pm

B21 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:59 am Will definitely benefit from Meyle HD track rod ends..

If the track rods are in poor condition likely on a 35i that other suspension bushes are shot ‘ on their way out..
B21 any links?
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Post by B21 » Tue Mar 14, 2023 5:41 pm

Gingerlomax wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 1:44 pm
B21 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:59 am Will definitely benefit from Meyle HD track rod ends..

If the track rods are in poor condition likely on a 35i that other suspension bushes are shot ‘ on their way out..
B21 any links?
For what ?
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
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Post by matsmith749 » Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:12 pm

yes - drop links on the front
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Post by B21 » Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:43 pm

matsmith749 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:12 pm yes - drop links on the front
https://www.superproeurope.com/products ... cleid=1433

I’ve not fitted mine as I’ve decided to retain the stock MSport ride height..
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Post by Gingerlomax » Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:52 pm

B21 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 5:41 pm
Gingerlomax wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 1:44 pm
B21 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:59 am Will definitely benefit from Meyle HD track rod ends..

If the track rods are in poor condition likely on a 35i that other suspension bushes are shot ‘ on their way out..
B21 any links?
For what ?
Meyle HD track rods and rear track rods.
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Post by B21 » Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:20 pm

Gingerlomax wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:52 pm
B21 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 5:41 pm
Gingerlomax wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 1:44 pm B21 any links?
For what ?
Meyle HD track rods and rear track rods.
Meyle HD track rod end

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/meyle/2121498

Rear track rods?

Rear camber arms ?
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
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