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      07-08-2019, 01:01 PM   #1
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M3 control arms and coilovers conflict?

Is their any conflict or fitment issues when it comes to full m3 control arm kit and coilovers being on a 335is?
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The only fitment issue is on the rear, the rear M3 shock mounts differently than the non-M.
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The only fitment issue is on the rear, the rear M3 shock mounts differently than the non-M.
not trying to use m3 shocks, trying to use coilovers for a 335i, anyone know if their compliant with eachother?
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I have front M3 arms and KWV2 coilovers, there's no issues, they go great together.

I have not bothered with rear M3 arms because I don't think it's a worthwhile upgrade unless you're replacing worn out arms, they're not actually any stiffer. Just lighter and maybe more durable.
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not trying to use m3 shocks, trying to use coilovers for a 335i, anyone know if their compliant with eachother?
The shock mounts to the camber arm in the back. If you've replaced all of the suspension arms with M3 parts, you will not be able to mount your rear shock if you use a 335i coilover kit.
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No issues here. Have m3 front control arms and tension struts along with st coilovers. Everything fit fine and noise free
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thanks for all the replies. If I wanted to put the full m3 arm kit and wanted to run coilovers. would I be left with having to use m3 coilovers?
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thanks for all the replies. If I wanted to put the full m3 arm kit and wanted to run coilovers. would I be left with having to use m3 coilovers?
Only on the rear. M3 front coilover strut won't fit in your steering knuckle.

You could go with something like this:
https://groundcontrolstore.com/colle...gle-adjustable



Its a kit made for the E9x non-m cars that includes the aluminum M3 lower link and is set up to attach to the M3 link.
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