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Old 23rd May 2015, 00:06
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Originally Posted by hurnleft View Post
Hi all,

Just a little note to say that I'm pleased with the lower suspension but after a very short distance one of the rear s/abs top mounts, which looked fine at the time, has failed. I've had both sides replaced to be on the safe side and would suggest you consider this yourself if lowering.

cheers, Bob.
A bit late to help you after the event, but a quick Google shows this is a common failure after fitting updated dampers, and that E46 M3 mounts are used as a reasonable cost upgrade.
Powerflex sell an upgraded polybush replacement, though they're £85 a pair
http://www.powerflex.co.uk/road-seri...%29-603/1.html

Bimmerworld does a far more reasonable alternative pair with a lifetime guarantee for under 26 quid
http://store.bimmerworld.com/lifetim...-set-p397.aspx

Eurocarparts has M3 mounts advertised at £35/pair
http://www.eurocarparts.com/suspension-mounting

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