CA: Chassis, Suspension & Steering Upgrades

Product Code: ture36rearmountkitcompl

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Turner Motorsport has focused on the needs of weary E36 owners by coming up with this upgraded bushing package for the rear suspension/subframe. With the bushings being so critical in the E36, keeping up with the maintenance of these parts will do wonders for the ride/handling. This package covers all of the bushings in the rear suspension – it’s everything in one box!

Package includes:
- rear subframe mounts (stock M3 bushings - upgrade for non-M cars)
- rear trailing arm bushings with TMS limiters
- inner and outer camber arm bushings
- inner and outer upper spring arm bushings
- differential mounts (TMS solid type, safe for street use)
- rear shock mounts with TMS reinforcments

Wherever possible we upgraded each of these bushings to provide better handling or make them last longer. These bushings are all designed for street use but most of them are upgrades of the original bushings. We also sell solid Delrin or aluminum bushings but they should only be used for track cars and only as a kit with other solid mounts.

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 25.00 Kg

Product Code: ture36subfbushkit

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TMS E36 solid sub-frame bushings are designed around current SCCA SPEED World Challenge regulations, and developed by the TMS WC race team. A BMW’s subframe is the heart of the suspension. When the subframe moves, so do all the suspension mounting points. Replace the stock rubber bushings to limit drivetrain and suspension movement and keep your car setup the way it’s supposed to be. Solid bushings will also help keep the subframe from tearing out of the chassis. One front bushing is slotted to allow for compliance between manufacturing standards as BMW specifies. These bushings are CNC machined out of high grade billet aluminum.

*(THIS PRODUCT IS FOR TRACK CARS ONLY)*

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 5.00 Kg

Product Code: gc46m3lcab

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This is a fairly simple installation.
Good directions are included, and the lower control arm does NOT need to be removed. A press is useful, but not necessary.

There are two versions of this bushing :

1.The standard version has some noise insulation, (but not as much as the flimsy stock rubber piece of course).
2.The second version has no isolation at all, and is intended for serious track or race cars. The race version WILL require periodic maintenance. This is the version used to suit BMWCCA prepared class racing.

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 2.00 Kg

Bush Locations
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Powerflex uprated suspension bushes.

This listing is for the complete front concentric bush-kit for the E36 3 series (Non M3).Please refer to variations Section for individual bush listings and other E36 kits.

This kit includes the following

-front lower wishbone rear-bush/2per car
-front anti-roll bar bush/2per car

Please state Diameter of Anti-Roll bars on your vehicle when placing an order

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 1.00 Kg

Bush Locations
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Powerflex uprated suspension bushes.

This is the complete front concentric bush-kit .Please refer to Variations Section for rear kits and individual bush listings.

The kit includes the following

-front lower wishbone rear-bush/2per car
-front anti-roll bar bush/2per car

Please state Diameter of the Anti-Roll bars on your vehicle when placing an order

Please refer to the variant section for kits on E36 M models and individual bush-listings

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 1.00 Kg

GROUND CONTROL RACING REAR SHOCK MOUNTS
£179.25 inc. VAT
Product Code: gcrcersm-2

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Description

Rear shock mount to fit BMW, only recommended for race cars.

Complete with shock stem adapters.Uses a spherical bearing instead of urethane or rubber. Please specify 10, 12, 14 or 16mm stem diameter.

Billet aluminum with spherical bearings.

Note that ALL Ground Control rear shock mounts are clamped to the body for extra strength. Price per pair.

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 3.00 Kg

ROGUE ENGINEERING REAR SHOCK MOUNTS
£94.50 inc. VAT
Product Code: roreshmounts

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Description

Say goodbye to rear end clunks! With the introduction of the Rogue Engineering Rear Shock Mounts, you have a high quality, rebuildable, easily serviceable rear shock mount.

Fits the following vehicles:

Rogue Engineering Rear Shock Mount Set includes:

Two (2) Rogue Engineering 6061-T6 CNC, Anodized Rear Shock Mounts.
Four (4) Shore A 65 Bushings (2 required per mount).
Two (2) 303 Stainless Steel Bushing Spacers (to be used with standard 10mm rear shocks).
Four (4) 303 Stainless Steel Washers (2 required per mount).
Four (4) Yellow Zinc plated serrated lock nuts.
Two (2) Shock Tower Reinforcement Assemblies (with 10.9 hardware welded).
Two (2) factory gaskets (#3352 1128 734).

Problems with Factory Mounts
The factory BMW rear shock mounts are generally a little soft, to provide the most possible acoustically dampening in the vehicle. However, design precludes them from being stout enough to withstand the rigours of aftermarket suspension, or even badly damaged roads. A decent sized pothole can send a perfectly good factory rear shock mount to pop out, making it entirely useless necessitating replacement. Upgrading to E46 M3 rear mounts (a popular alternative) is not a guarantee that it doesn't happen again and again.

Rogue Engineering Rear Shock Mount Features
By producing a rear shock machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, we are able attain a more stable, and stiffer platform which to mount the top of the rear shock. However, rather than use race-only spherical bearings or even overly stiff urethane bushings, we specify Shore A 65 hardness rubber bushings (approximately 30% stiffer than the factory bushings) to allow for some level of street comfort. The orientation of the bushings makes it impossible for the bushings to "pop out" in the manner which the factory mounts fail. If required, the bushings are also replaceable, when the time comes to rebuild them.

Another feature is the reinforcement assembly which secures the rear shock mount to the vehicle. By reinforcing the top of the shock tower in the vehicle, it protect against the rear shock from ripping out the sheet metal. The reinforcement has its hardware welded to it, allowing for the rear shock mount to become a bottom-mount design. This means that if the rear shocks need to be removed, it only requires removing the two nuts and the single bolt at the bottom of the shock. No need to completely disassemble the trunk area to gain access. If being used with a rear strut tower brace, the reinforcement assembly may be mounted from the bottom, so that the rear shock mount can be secured in the traditional manner.

The Rogue Engineering Rear Shock Mounts are designed to be used with standard 10mm rear shocks, but can also be used with 12mm adjustable race shocks with the use of optional washers.

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 1.00 Kg

ROGUE ENGINEERING ROUGE ENGINEERING BLACK UPRATED RTAB BUSH SET (REAR TRAILING ARMS)
£91.26 inc. VAT
Product Code: reurtablac

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Description

Rouge engineering Black uprated rear trailing arm bushes,

Problems with Factory Mounts:
The factory BMW RTABs (Rear Trailing Arm Bushings) are a very soft material to provide the quietest, most comfortable ride possible. Because of this, we have seen factory mounts require replacement in less than 50,000 miles and 3 years. On modified vehicles, expect them to require replacement sooner.

Are your bushings already shot?
A simple test to determine if the stock rear trailing arm bushings require replacement is driving the vehicle in a straight line. While in gear, under full acceleration, does the car pull to one side? Additionally, under full, firm application of the brakes, does the car pull again? If you answered yes to either one, the bushings probably require replacement.

Rogue Engineering Performance RTABs
The bushing material used in Rogue Engineering Performance RTABs are now available in two different compounds, specifically for your needs. Both compounds now incorporate a silicone impregnated, polyurethane compound. The biggest different being the hardness of the material.

1. Blue Compound - This harder compound is designed for TRACK applications, where monoball components are not allowed. Less expensive than full Delrin bushings, these bushings are extremely stiff to provide the absolute maximum performance at the TRACK. Please note, because of hardness of this compound, these can transmit more noise, vibration, and harshness.

2. Black Compound -This compound is formulated for STREET applications. Softer than the blue, TRACK compound, these are stiffer than stock factory OEM bushings, and designed to last much longer than stock. Since these are the great compromise between OEM and our TRACK bushing.
RACE/TRACK

Our RACE/TRACE application uses a race-quality, high-load spherical bearing in a CNC'd machined aluminum housing. This part eliminates ALL deflection in the rear trailing arm.

This hardness is important in this bushing especially in modified vehicles, since they will exert more force on the rear suspension during acceleration.

The inner sleeve that supports the bushings is made from 6061-T6 aluminum, CNC'd to exacting specifications for a perfect fit.

Do NOT confuse these bushings with bushings produced outside of the US, with unknown material hardness. We have installed similar bushings produced by other companies which are simply too soft. In these cases, it would have been better if stock bushings were used since it allows too much movement of the rear trailing arm.

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 10.00 Kg

ROGUE ENGINEERING ROUGE ENGINEERING BLUE UPRATED RTAB BUSH SET
£111.10 inc. VAT
Product Code: reburtab

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Description

Rouge engineering Blue uprated rear trailing arm bushes,

Rouge engineering Black uprated rear trailing arm bushes,

Problems with Factory Mounts:
The factory BMW RTABs (Rear Trailing Arm Bushings) are a very soft material to provide the quietest, most comfortable ride possible. Because of this, we have seen factory mounts require replacement in less than 50,000 miles and 3 years. On modified vehicles, expect them to require replacement sooner.

Are your bushings already shot?
A simple test to determine if the stock rear trailing arm bushings require replacement is driving the vehicle in a straight line. While in gear, under full acceleration, does the car pull to one side? Additionally, under full, firm application of the brakes, does the car pull again? If you answered yes to either one, the bushings probably require replacement.

Rogue Engineering Performance RTABs
The bushing material used in Rogue Engineering Performance RTABs are now available in two different compounds, specifically for your needs. Both compounds now incorporate a silicone impregnated, polyurethane compound. The biggest different being the hardness of the material.

1. Blue Compound - This harder compound is designed for TRACK applications, where monoball components are not allowed. Less expensive than full Delrin bushings, these bushings are extremely stiff to provide the absolute maximum performance at the TRACK. Please note, because of hardness of this compound, these can transmit more noise, vibration, and harshness.

2. Black Compound -This compound is formulated for STREET applications. Softer than the blue, TRACK compound, these are stiffer than stock factory OEM bushings, and designed to last much longer than stock. Since these are the great compromise between OEM and our TRACK bushing.
RACE/TRACK

Our RACE/TRACE application uses a race-quality, high-load spherical bearing in a CNC'd machined aluminum housing. This part eliminates ALL deflection in the rear trailing arm.

This hardness is important in this bushing especially in modified vehicles, since they will exert more force on the rear suspension during acceleration.

The inner sleeve that supports the bushings is made from 6061-T6 aluminum, CNC'd to exacting specifications for a perfect fit.

Do NOT confuse these bushings with bushings produced outside of the US, with unknown material hardness. We have installed similar bushings produced by other companies which are simply too soft. In these cases, it would have been better if stock bushings were used since it allows too much movement of the rear trailing arm.

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 10.00 Kg

ROGUE ENGINEERING ROUGE ENGINEERING RTAB'S REINFORCEMENTS
£63.48 inc. VAT
Product Code: rertabr

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Description

Rogue Engineering RTAB Reinforcements,
Improve the handling of your E36/E46 in less than an hour! These RTAB reinforcement shims limit rear toe suspension changes of the rear trailing arms. These shims fill the voids that the factory rubber bushings, increasing the effective stiffness of the bushing without additional NVH (noise vibration harshness). These shims do not affect ride quality and are perfect for those who are looking for an improvement in handling. Factory Bushings Don't Last Forever. Where as the factory rear trailing arm bushings are a common replacement item, few realize that all E36 models (including M3s) use a "light duty" rear trailing arm bushing. Not until the advent of the 1996-1999 M3 was an improved bushing used, to handle the extra power of the later model E36s. Even if your car is relatively stock, these bushings are known to dry rot and crack, causing diminished performance. Getting regular alignments are pointless unless these are inspected regularly, and replaced when necessary.

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 5.00 Kg

TURNER MOTORSPORT UPPER MONOBALL SUBFRAME CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS
£198.72 inc. VAT
Product Code: ture346ucabush

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Description

TMS rear subframe bearings are designed to limit rear control arm movement relative to the subframe. The stock BMW subframe bushings are made out of rubber, which allows variance in suspension position due to deformation and compression. A race car needs to have all suspension points remain in place for proper setup. By using high grade aircraft aluminum alloy and high performance race bearings, the TMS bushing replacements are both lightweight and strong. The casing is designed so that if maximum motion occurs, the load will be evenly distributed throughout the casing. Our flanges are designed to spread the load on the subframe and limit movement. The bearing we use is an extra wide race bearing to distribute the load over a broader area. Each piece is anodized or nickel plated to withstand corrosion. These bushings are a perfect compliment to the TMS lower camber arms.

*( SUITABLE FOR E36 / E46 / Z4 NON M MODELS )*

Estimated Product Shipping Weight inc Packaging: 10.00 Kg