[fxi_08]

Looking to replace my control arms on my 08 328xi e92, anyone know of any good brands? Or should I stick with OEM? I have been having steering wheel wobble and braking vibration for a few months now, even after having the car balanced a few times, including a road force, changing out my rotors(warped), rotating tires and checking tie rods

[3s4u2]

Most likely you just need your rotors turned or replaced, pads wouldn't hurt either. How many miles do you have on your 328?

[hockeyplayer]

I got some cheap ones on ebay that worked just fine.

[snayko]

it could be Wishbone problem - not control arms. Raise the car and use pry bar to check it out. Or just replace control arms and wishbones to eliminate

[///Mposter]

Check out ECS tuning right now. They are clearancing out your front control arms in the VAICO brand at $27.85 for left ( ES#2776698) and $27.85 for right (ES#2776701).
Normally the Lemforder brand is less expensive but this time they are 80.99.
The OEM numbers are :
Left : 31126768983
Right: 31126768984

[fxi_08]

Originally Posted by 3s4u2

Most likely you just need your rotors turned or replaced, pads wouldn't hurt either. How many miles do you have on your 328?

I just put new rotors on about 2 weeks ago, the car has 77k on it

[fxi_08]

Originally Posted by ///Mposter

Check out ECS tuning right now. They are clearancing out your front control arms in the VAICO brand at $27.85 for left ( ES#2776698) and $27.85 for right (ES#2776701).
Normally the Lemforder brand is less expensive but this time they are 80.99.
The OEM numbers are :
Left : 31126768983
Right: 31126768984

Awesome thank you!

[james0013]

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1101421

If it helps here is the thread I had when I was doing the same job at the beginning of the year

[ThatRWD]

Originally Posted by ///Mposter

Check out ECS tuning right now. They are clearancing out your front control arms in the VAICO brand at $27.85 for left ( ES#2776698) and $27.85 for right (ES#2776701).
Normally the Lemforder brand is less expensive but this time they are 80.99.
The OEM numbers are :
Left : 31126768983
Right: 31126768984

How do the VAICO compare with the OEM or m3 ones ?

[mxchris727]

TRW is OEM on the e90, not Lemfoerder.

[Game]

Yeah I'd stick with TRW.

[///Mposter]

Originally Posted by mxchris727

TRW is OEM on the e90, not Lemfoerder.

I just put the OEM numbers in because they bring up all of them on ECS.

As for the other questions about ranking. Bmw and Audi forums say:
Bmw/TRW
Febi/Lemforder
VAICO

There is probably a reason why they are clearancing them out but you would have to ask them at ECS. I think an employee there has said the only difference is the bushing quality may be softer but the arm itself should meet the ISO standard .
Also proper installation with the suspension loaded at ride height will ensure long life.

[Jgcdude1]

I just replaced my oem e92 arms from my 2011 for the M3 arms. I still have them, send me a PM if you want more info and price on them.

I have 4 in great condition as my car only has 24k miles, never driven in rain or snow.

Cheers!
Luis