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Frank's C32 Obsidian Obsession
04-13-2009, 01:24 AM
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teaser...new rotor ring and ceramic pads. probably will look stupid with the rear being drilled and slotted, but whateverz...should perform better with less squeal
any new stuff to the E90?
04-17-2009, 08:29 PM
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the good and the bad...
the good: had the rotors and pads installed. did a light break in.
the bad: found out the lower control arm bushings are badly shot on driverside. pretty much done for on the passenger side as well. my intuition was right which I feared. LOL #%#@$%#$@^
the good: had the rotors and pads installed. did a light break in.
the bad: found out the lower control arm bushings are badly shot on driverside. pretty much done for on the passenger side as well. my intuition was right which I feared. LOL #%#@$%#$@^
04-18-2009, 01:02 AM
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the good and the bad...
the good: had the rotors and pads installed. did a light break in.
the bad: found out the lower control arm bushings are badly shot on driverside. pretty much done for on the passenger side as well. my intuition was right which I feared. LOL #%#@$%#$@^
the good: had the rotors and pads installed. did a light break in.
the bad: found out the lower control arm bushings are badly shot on driverside. pretty much done for on the passenger side as well. my intuition was right which I feared. LOL #%#@$%#$@^
04-18-2009, 07:01 AM
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you can physically look at it. it should not have any cracks or great openings.
edit: i guess that's per side, not per arm. LOL
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04-18-2009, 10:39 AM
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03 g35 coupe...........02 c32 Sold
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04-18-2009, 11:29 AM
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Frank - why are you looking at replacing the complete arms & not just the bushes. Are your ball joints shot?
04-18-2009, 11:41 AM
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I remember the mechanic quoted me $260 to replace and install my rear control arm brushings for my integra, when i could just buy new control arms with new brushings in them for $100.
04-18-2009, 12:06 PM
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Yeah maybe Mike - In South Africa it is considerably cheaper to just pop a new set of bushes in at the dealer. Takes them about 1.5 hours. The bushes have been substantially reduced in price this end.
04-18-2009, 12:37 PM
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For 1.5 hours labor I would have let them do mine. The standard labor time here is to look in the book for the allotted time, then multiply it by 3 or 4.
04-18-2009, 02:26 PM
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OK - I get you guys - sounds like stealership is an accurate description. It really is an easy job with the right tools & a hoist. What the hell do these guys do with all the time.
04-18-2009, 09:46 PM
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the ball joints are fine, but this will probably become a DIY job with help from a few friends, so replacing the arms completely is a lot easier i guess. haha
04-18-2009, 09:48 PM
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have you checked these out? There $260 shipped for the left and right set.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...Q5fAccessories
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04-18-2009, 10:17 PM
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Can you please find out if MBUSA reflect a new part number for the redesigned bushes. In South Africa they say the bushes have been redesigned but under the old part number??? I find this strange unless its a 2 digit suffix change.
04-18-2009, 11:29 PM
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Frank - there is indeed a new design on the bushing - They have been made softer - see pdf attached.
Can you please find out if MBUSA reflect a new part number for the redesigned bushes. In South Africa they say the bushes have been redesigned but under the old part number??? I find this strange unless its a 2 digit suffix change.
Can you please find out if MBUSA reflect a new part number for the redesigned bushes. In South Africa they say the bushes have been redesigned but under the old part number??? I find this strange unless its a 2 digit suffix change.
04-19-2009, 10:04 AM
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Yes Mike, any increase in compliance in a vehicle will generally have an adverse effect on handling - The reason most American cars are bad handlers in the absolute sense. Benz did this for longevity, improved comfort & endless complaints about tyre noise transmission into the cabin - or at least this is what I've managed to ascertain - this is not their marketing hype - maybe the comfort part is. They have been very careful as to which bushings changed & made the steering more direct at the same time. People don't seem to have noticed any adverse effects on handling. You would probably need to do a side by side test to pick it up.
04-20-2009, 06:35 AM
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Yes Mike, any increase in compliance in a vehicle will generally have an adverse effect on handling - The reason most American cars are bad handlers in the absolute sense. Benz did this for longevity, improved comfort & endless complaints about tyre noise transmission into the cabin - or at least this is what I've managed to ascertain - this is not their marketing hype - maybe the comfort part is. They have been very careful as to which bushings changed & made the steering more direct at the same time. People don't seem to have noticed any adverse effects on handling. You would probably need to do a side by side test to pick it up.
