I found my front left hub was slightly bent which prompted me to make the move. I guess a new wheel bearing would've been cheaper but that's no fun now is it...
Upgrade paths for front swivel and wheel bearings (E9x, E8x)
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I found my front left hub was slightly bent which prompted me to make the move. I guess a new wheel bearing would've been cheaper but that's no fun now is it...
Interesting thread about the differences between the GTS and std M / GT4 knuckles (god these things have many names)
Some quick notes for those who are interested:
M uprights will require the use of M outer tie rods. I'm running E9x M3 tie rods on my F8x uprights.
F8x front control arms are approx 20mm longer per side compared to the E9xM control arms. This will allow more camber and/or track width, depending on your camber plate, wheel offset, and fender combo. I'm running the stock E9x arms on mine as camber is where I want it to be plus fender clearance is already right on the edge as it is.
M uprights will require the use of M outer tie rods. I'm running E9x M3 tie rods on my F8x uprights.
F8x front control arms are approx 20mm longer per side compared to the E9xM control arms. This will allow more camber and/or track width, depending on your camber plate, wheel offset, and fender combo. I'm running the stock E9x arms on mine as camber is where I want it to be plus fender clearance is already right on the edge as it is.
So happy i found this old thread.
So if i understand right. @Asbjorn @Hydra Performance the "strut" is the damper in english. So my Dampers / Struts will not fit into the front swivel without sleeves?
So if i understand right. @Asbjorn @Hydra Performance the "strut" is the damper in english. So my Dampers / Struts will not fit into the front swivel without sleeves?
Yes non-M dampers require a sleeve to be used in a M spindle. If you use M dampers, obviously no sleeve is required. Using the sleeve will raise the car slightly compared to non-M damper in non-M spindle.
MCS Strut Adapter Sleeve - E82, F87, E9X, F8X
Required to mount MCS dampers on your 1M/M2/M3/M4
Yes non-M dampers require a sleeve to be used in a M spindle. If you use M dampers, obviously no sleeve is required. Using the sleeve will raise the car slightly compared to non-M damper in non-M spindle.
MCS Strut Adapter Sleeve - E82, F87, E9X, F8X
Required to mount MCS dampers on your 1M/M2/M3/M4www.bimmerworld.com
thank you! Although they say it is for their MCS struts i guess it is a universal part.
Good excuse to switch to M dampers unless your nonM units already have height adj collar.
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