Opinions on Diff lock down brackets

[SingleTurboE92]

I have never used the Bimmerworld website. These prices are pretty good. When I have to explain the charges to my wife I am blaming you!

 

[JStock_BTN54]

Defiv lockdown is the best, albeit most expensive of the group. However, it's also the only one that was appropriately engineered to solve the problem.

That is what I run as well, great piece.

 

[Davidwarren]

I have never used the Bimmerworld website. These prices are pretty good. When I have to explain the charges to my wife I am blaming you!

give her the gummi bears

 

[R.G.]

I have solid poly subframe bushings and the M3 rear control arms. Not much left to beef up back there.

Honestly the biggest help out of control arms, control arm bushings, subframe bushings, lockdown brace and toe arms, the Megan Racing toe arms seemed the most effective SINGLE change.

Edit: Rear end still F'n sucks. I need some double adjustable coilovers and suspension voodoo

 

[Davidwarren]

Honestly the biggest help out of control arms, control arm bushings, subframe bushings, lockdown brace and toe arms, the Megan Racing toe arms seemed the most effective SINGLE change.

Edit: Rear end still F'n sucks. I need some double adjustable coilovers and suspension voodoo

Really? You did those all at different times to note any changes from each component? Those have open joints, right? I might have to look into a toe arm upgrade. I'd figure the bushings for the other arms would make a bigger difference.

 

[SingleTurboE92]

Well I'm the crazy guy that is doing everything at once. I will not know which upgrade makes the best improvement. I am still on the fence with the diff bracket. But I am currently installing Poly diff and subframe bushings, adjustable tow arms, Upgraded trailing arms, fully adjustable coilovers, adjustable sway bars, and upgraded rear control arms.

 

[Erichale77]

I have a DEFIV style brace made by VWETISH for around $200. Works great

 

[AzNdevil]

M3 arms deflect still. Bimmerworld arms are the way to go.

how do the arms hold up to street use? i am considering the hard race (megane racing) arms vs bimmerworld arms

 

[Alex@abrhouston]

how do the arms hold up to street use? i am considering the hard race (megane racing) arms vs bimmerworld arms

no issues. You can get boots if you wish for the heims as well

 

[AzNdevil]

no issues. You can get boots if you wish for the heims as well

hmm..where? it seems the arms are listed as out of stock on their site anyways...
the bushings on my rear linkages are starting to go and i need to make a decision soon..

thanks

 

[Alex@abrhouston]

hmm..where? it seems the arms are listed as out of stock on their site anyways...
the bushings on my rear linkages are starting to go and i need to make a decision soon..

thanks

from BW

 

[LessIsMore]

Good info on what mods are effective. I see people throw parts at the rear without knowing what works and what doesn't.

 

[langsbr]

I didn't have a terrible wheel hop problem, but even in 3rd and 4th WOT, there was a noticeable rear "wiggle" and it wasn't very confidence inspiring.

I have a Defiv "style" (I think it's the one VWETISH or whatever sells) but I got it for half price on ebay Germany for under $100. It made a noticeable difference in eliminating the rear skirmish/wiggle at WOT.