Swap 1m/m3 steering powertrain?

fran_br · 04-07-2018, 03:40 PM

Hi guys! I dont like too much the feel of the steering on my 35i and im think to swap it to the 1m/m3 (i think that is the same). I know that one is electric and other hydraulic and i dont know if it is a possible mod or im i crazy.. any opinions?

Regards!

fmorelli · 04-08-2018, 02:00 PM

I swapped over to E9x M3 control arms, and went to a solid spherical bearing for the tension strut from AKG Motorsport, though there are other choices (I think Turner has a sealed ball joint version). I DID NOT go with the rubber M3 unit for this. I also installed a Luxon strut bar. I'm happy with my steering and I believe the the tension strut helped improve feedback. Food for thought.

Filippo

fran_br · 04-10-2018, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fmorelli

I swapped over to E9x M3 control arms, and went to a solid spherical bearing for the tension strut from AKG Motorsport, though there are other choices (I think Turner has a sealed ball joint version). I DID NOT go with the rubber M3 unit for this. I also installed a Luxon strut bar. I'm happy with my steering and I believe the the tension strut helped improve feedback. Food for thought.

Filippo

I will comment this option with my mechanic.

Thanks

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fmorelli Lieutenant 162 Rep 561 Posts Drives: Atacama Yellow 35i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	I swapped over to E9x M3 control arms, and went to a solid spherical bearing for the tension strut from AKG Motorsport, though there are other choices (I think Turner has a sealed ball joint version). I DID NOT go with the rubber M3 unit for this. I also installed a Luxon strut bar. I'm happy with my steering and I believe the the tension strut helped improve feedback. Food for thought. Filippo __________________ 2011 35i MT Atacama ... lots of bits. Full Öhlins TTX custom suspension. Build thread. Build sheet. Currently finishing suspension, fuel, ignition system with Barry Battle @ 3DMMotorsport.
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