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      02-24-2013, 03:05 PM   #133
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Looking at the pictures, they appear to be centered, not offset. I know this works because one or two others on the forum have done this.
Before I jump, I just want to know all the variables so I can plan for the unexpected.


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      02-24-2013, 03:43 PM   #134
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...not powerflex.
The ones I ordered are out of the UK and are offset.

Check here... http://www.superflex.co.uk/proddetai...od=SF095-2558K
& here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-M-O...30855932966%26


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      02-24-2013, 04:11 PM   #135
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Now those look good.

A little pricy but 'you have to pay to play'................

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Getting exciting hearing a little progress on this thread. Thanks Intgr8r for being the guinea!
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The bushings just arrived.
The quality looks 1st rate.
Install is still a little ways off, but I'll take a couple of pics with measurements when I get a few minutes.

I'll start a new thread so that it's easier to find later on.
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      03-06-2013, 12:11 PM   #138
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The bushings just arrived.
The quality looks 1st rate.
Install is still a little ways off, but I'll take a couple of pics with measurements when I get a few minutes.

I'll start a new thread so that it's easier to find later on.
I'd definitely like to hear more about these. I also saw that Tein USA is a distributor for SuperPro bushings.
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      03-06-2013, 12:16 PM   #139
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^ good to know there's a vendor on this side of the pond.
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      03-07-2013, 01:03 PM   #140
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I think I'm going to talk to Treehouse Racing about making a Z4M control arm bushing
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So I didnt talk to Treehouse but I did end up talking to Condor Speedshop (vendor on R3V) and they are interested in making a Z4M polyurethane FCAB
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I contacted Tein USA the 2558K bushings are not in stock. Special order is 6-10 weeks delivery.
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Superflex bushings just arrived from the UK. I'll have them installed next week.
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      04-02-2013, 05:28 PM   #144
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Should have mine installed in the next couple of weeks as well.
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do these just press into the Control Arm??? Having a quick look the Crontrol arm looks like an easy piece to remove so a simply DIY?? or am i missing something... would like to jump on these soon :-)
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      04-06-2013, 09:03 AM   #146
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Yes they are a direct fit.
I think You will need a proper setup to press these yourself though.

....might be easier to just pull off the bush and have them done.
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I think you only need a small workplace press? Maybe 15 tons or so (they cost only about $200 and every workplace should have one imho)? That's usually enough for the biggest bushes (especially when only pressing in is a must; removal can also be done with a small grinder and stone, grinding through the old metal bush)
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Should have mine installed in the next couple of weeks as well.
So? already installed?

There is also a variant on this superpro bushing.
http://www.bavauto.com also has an 66mm offset bushing
It 's used (like the superpro) in normal z4/3series to change the caster angle.
And I think this one will maybe also fit the stock z4m

It's currently on sale (clearance item so stock is limited) for like $7/piece

I can't post a link (java site) but it's Part # : N52606BAV
If you select a 2004 z4 3.0i you can get there through the menues (It won't list with another car it was not intended for)
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Installed. The shop had no problem installing the new Super Flex bushings. Completed track event at Summit Point (main). The car was much better behaved under hard braking.
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Are you running stock suspension? Stock wheels? No caster problem?
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Installed. The shop had no problem installing the new Super Flex bushings. Completed track event at Summit Point (main). The car was much better behaved under hard braking.
good stuff....
I kinda got side tracked with the DKF group buy.
Maybe I'll get these on this weekend.
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Finally got these installed & glad I did.
When I got into it, I found that both of my OE FCABs were done!!!
Both of them had split the rubber along the narrow side of the offset.
This is definitely a weak spot on the OE FACBs. It makes sense since there is just not much rubber to flex, so it tears.
I tried to get a couple of pics but split rubber just didnt show up well.

I did jet a pic of the finished job though.....
Looking forward to a test drive

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Finally got these installed & glad I did.
When I got into it, I found that both of my OE FCABs were done!!!
Both of them had split the rubber along the narrow side of the offset.
This is definitely a weak spot on the OE FACBs. It makes sense since there is just not much rubber to flex, so it tears.
I tried to get a couple of pics but split rubber just didnt show up well.

I did jet a pic of the finished job though.....
Looking forward to a test drive

Ian, easy install???
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      05-12-2013, 03:24 PM   #154
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Not bad....
Biggest problem is getting the old ones off.
.....easy if you have a puller though.
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