Control arm bushings play a key role in connecting the wheels to the chassis of the vehicle. Tasked with keeping suspension geometry in check while absorbing noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) factory rubber bushings were engineered to provide a balance of comfort and control. As a factory bushing ages, it becomes brittle and begins to harden. When this happens the bushing will actually shrink and allow excess play in the suspension joint. This is typically felt by a sudden jerk forward after the car comes to a stop and is a leading cause of "sloppy" or "loose" suspension feel. By replacing the bushing with a full polyurethane unit or using a bushing insert, this play is eliminated since the suspension joint is being supported by a much stiffer material that will not harden or shrink over time. Additionally, the inherent stiffness of the urethane material translates body forces much more directly. This means steering inputs from the driver are effectively transferred to the wheels and vital road information is transmitted properly from the wheels to the driver.

Powerflex street bushings are ideal for street driven vehicles and those that see occasional autocross or track time. Need bushings for a dedicated track car? Powerflex Black Series bushings are the ultimate in track and race bushings. Featuring 95A durometer polyurethane, Black Series bushings are 25% stiffer than street bushings. Engineered to perform, Powerflex performance polyurethane control arm bushings offer a supreme level of control, while still providing enough comfort for the street, with advanced polyurethane that reduces NVH that often accompanies lesser bushings. Expect improved steering feel, turn in, more responsive handling and overall improved chassis composure with Powerflex performance polyurethane control arm bushings.

Poweflex is a leading manufacturer of aftermarket suspension bushings. Using state of the art design and manufacturing, all replacement bushings are engineered to out-perform and out-last the ones that came in the car. Each line of bushings is meticulously tested and then re-tested to ensure perfect fitment and enduring quality through the life of the vehicle. A full lifetime warranty backs every one of their products and demonstrates the level of confidence and commitment Powerflex has to their customers. 

The Powerflex Front Sway Bar Bushing for the BMW E36 3 Series (1990-1998), specifically designed for a 28mm sway bar, is an essential upgrade for enhancing the vehicle's performance and handling characteristics. By substituting the factory rubber bushings with high-quality polyurethane, this bushing delivers multiple advantages that improve driving dynamics.

Key Benefits:

1. Improved Cornering Stability: The firmer polyurethane construction reduces flex in the sway bar, which significantly minimizes body roll during cornering. This enhancement leads to better traction and stability, allowing drivers to navigate turns with more confidence and control.

2. Durable Performance: Powerflex bushings are engineered to withstand the rigors of daily driving and high-performance situations. They resist wear from heat, oil, and road debris, providing longer-lasting performance compared to traditional rubber bushings, which can degrade over time.

3. Enhanced Road Feedback: The upgraded material provides better feedback to the driver, resulting in improved steering precision and a more connected feel to the road. This enhancement allows drivers to respond more effectively to changes in the driving environment, contributing to an engaging driving experience.

4. Direct Replacement for Easy Installation: Designed specifically for the E36 3 Series with a 28mm sway bar, these bushings are a direct fit into the factory mounts. This ensures a straightforward installation process without the need for modifications or special tools.

5. Versatile for Various Driving Conditions: Whether for daily commuting or spirited driving on the track, these bushings enhance the overall performance of the front suspension. They help optimize suspension geometry, improving tire contact and overall handling capabilities.

This upgrade is perfect for BMW E36 3 Series owners looking to boost their vehicle’s handling and overall performance. The Powerflex Front Sway Bar Bushing for the 28mm sway bar is a reliable choice that improves the effectiveness of the front suspension system, making it suitable for a wide range of driving styles and conditions.

• Compatible with Air Lift 3H and 3P management systems
• Powers a single compressor
• Ensures seamless functionality
• Necessary for dual compressor setup

The Powerflex Rear Subframe Front Bushing Insert for the BMW E36 3 Series (1990-1998) is an essential performance upgrade designed to improve the rigidity and responsiveness of the rear suspension. This insert fits directly into the factory rubber bushings, providing enhanced handling and stability for a more enjoyable driving experience.

Key Benefits:

1. Increased Structural Rigidity: Made from high-quality polyurethane, the bushing insert significantly reduces flex in the rear subframe. This increased rigidity enhances stability during cornering and aggressive driving, resulting in improved traction and control.

2. Longevity and Durability: Unlike traditional rubber bushings that can wear out and degrade over time, Powerflex inserts are built to withstand harsh driving conditions. They resist deterioration from heat, oil, and road debris, ensuring consistent performance and durability over the life of the vehicle.

3. Enhanced Handling Performance: By minimizing unwanted movement in the rear suspension, these inserts optimize alignment and handling characteristics. This leads to more precise steering response and better cornering capabilities, providing drivers with a more connected and confident driving experience.

4. Direct Fit for Easy Installation: Specifically designed for the E36 3 Series, these inserts are engineered for a straightforward installation process. They fit directly into the existing front subframe bushings, requiring no modifications, making it an ideal upgrade for both DIY enthusiasts and professional mechanics.

5. Versatile Usage: Whether for daily driving, spirited weekend jaunts, or track applications, these inserts improve the overall performance of the rear suspension system. They help maintain tire contact with the road, enhancing grip and stability under various driving conditions.

This upgrade is perfect for BMW E36 3 Series owners looking to enhance their vehicle's rear suspension performance. The Powerflex Rear Subframe Front Bushing Insert offers a reliable solution for improving handling, stability, and overall driving enjoyment, making it a valuable addition for enthusiasts seeking a more engaging driving experience.

The Powerflex Rear Trailing Arm Bushing for BMW E30, Z3, E21, E36/5 (318ti), and 2002 models is a high-performance suspension upgrade designed to replace the stock rubber bushings. Made from durable polyurethane, this bushing enhances the connection between the trailing arm and chassis, resulting in better handling and improved suspension control.

Key Features:

• Material: Made from high-quality polyurethane, which offers superior durability and resistance to wear compared to standard rubber bushings.
• Performance Improvement: Minimizes flex and movement in the rear trailing arms, leading to better suspension alignment, increased stability, and more precise handling, especially during cornering and hard acceleration.
• Direct Replacement: This bushing is a direct-fit replacement for the factory bushings in BMW E30, Z3, E21, E36/5, and 2002 models, ensuring easy installation without modifications.
• Longevity: Polyurethane bushings last longer than rubber, offering extended service life, especially in demanding driving conditions.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Stability: Reduces excessive movement in the rear suspension, providing improved cornering performance and reducing body roll.
• Increased Durability: Polyurethane resists wear from heat, oils, and road debris, ensuring longer-lasting performance compared to rubber bushings.
• Better Control: Firmer suspension response improves driving precision, making this an excellent choice for both street and track use.

The Powerflex Rear Trailing Arm Bushing is perfect for BMW enthusiasts who want to improve the performance, handling, and longevity of their car’s suspension. Ideal for both daily driving and performance-focused builds.

KONI's entry level performance STR.T (pronounced Street) shocks and struts bring improved handling and KONl quality to the budget minded driving enthusiast. Whether to simply refresh and upgrade a stock vehicle or to match with street performance lowering springs and other modifications, KONl STR.T provides performance at a value price point. 

• Entry level performance shock absorber
• Compliments lower springs
• Perfect for OE replacement or vehicle improvement
• Non-adjustable
• Lifetime Warranty

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This item fits the following BMWs:
1992-1998 E36 BMW 318i 318is 318ic 

Looking to upgrade your front suspension to increase the strength and your steering angle for the track? IRP has you covered with their BMW Lock Kit. This kit includes new control arms that are stronger than stock and have monoball ball joints, new tie rod ends that feature steel monoball ball joints as well, new offset control arm bushings, fully adjustable camber plates, roll center/bump steer correction plates, and all new hardware. This enables this kit to be fully plug and play, giving you a much more adjustable front suspension, and increases the total amount of steering angle up to 65 degrees.

This kit is perfect for those looking to build a drift car and ensure their suspension is ready to take on the challenge.

Kit features:

• CNC Laser Cut Components
• Plug & Play - includes all needed hardware
• Increase to 65 Degree (or more) steering angle
• Includes Camber Plates
• Stiffer offset control arm bushings
• Roll Center and Bump Steer Correction Plates
• High strength control arms with steel monoball ball joints
• Increased length steering tie rods with steel monoball ball joints
• DriftAllstar- & EEDC-Tested
• Total weight of all components included: 13.5 kg / 29.8 lbs

Fits the following BMWs:
1992-1999 E36 BMW All Submodels

Looking to upgrade your front suspension to increase the strength and your steering angle for the track? IRP has you covered with their BMW Lock Kit. This kit includes new control arms that are stronger than stock, are a chromolon tubular system, and have monoball ball joints, new tie rod ends that feature steel monoball ball joints as well, new offset control arm bushings, fully adjustable camber plates, roll center/bump steer correction plates, and all new hardware. This enables this kit to be fully plug and play, giving you a much more adjustable front suspension, and increases the total amount of steering angle up to 70 degrees.

This kit is perfect for those looking to build a drift car and ensure their suspension is ready to take on the challenge.

*This Pro kit offers reduced weight control arms that help this kit shed 2.9 lbs from the standard kit while still remaining just as strong thanks to their chromolon tubular design.*

Kit features:

• CNC Laser Cut Components
• Plug & Play - includes all needed hardware
• Increase to 70 Degree (or more) steering angle (5 degrees more than standard version)
• Includes Camber Plates
• Stiffer offset control arm bushings
• Roll Center and Bump Steer Correction Plates
• High Strength chromolon tubular control arms with steel monoball ball joints (2cm wider than standard version)
• Increased length steering tie rods with steel monoball ball joints
• DriftAllstar- & EEDC-Tested
• Total weight of all components included: 12.2kg / 26.9lbs (1.3kg / 2.9lbs lighter that standard version)

Fits the following BMWs:
1992-1999 E36 BMW All Submodels

Bilstein has teamed up with Eibach to offer matched shock and spring packages. These Eibach springs are mated to a special set of Bilstein shocks to deliver a sporty and taut ride with as little impact on ride comfort as possible.

The Pro Kit uses an Eibach Pro Kit spring with Bilstein's Sport shocks and struts. Instead of taking parts from different manufacturers, Bilstein has tested the performance of the Eibach spring and tailored their shocks to be a true match for the new spring rate and ride height. This is known as a matched shock and spring and very few tuning companies take these extra steps. Eibach springs tend to be softer overall than most other aftermarket springs, which ensures the ride stays close to a stock comfort while still giving you a lowered stance and improved handling. 

Bilstein B12 Features: 

• Precise response and excellent driving performance
• Springs and shocks road tested and fine-tuned to complement one another
• Bilstein Monotube/Inverted gas pressure technology
• TUV certified
• Made In Germany
• Average Lowering of 25 to 40mm

Most cars don't need coil overs to improve their handling and bodyroll. For most drivers, simply replacing the shocks and springs with performance versions will meet their goals. If your shocks need replacing, and you felt the handling could be improved a little bit, this is an excellent performance suspension for you.

This item fits the following BMWs:

Introducing the Air Lift Performance 3S Air Management Kit

The Air Lift Performance 3S is a groundbreaking air management kit that takes performance to the next level. This kit includes a manifold and a basic wiring harness, providing the flexibility to be installed in conjunction with separately purchased components. It is compatible with both 1/4” and 3/8” air lines, offering various kit versions to cater to different displays and switch boxes or exclusive use with the ALP3 app. Whichever version you choose, seamless integration with the ALP3 app is guaranteed.

Components to be purchased separately include:

• Air springs
• Water trap
• Controllers (e.g., AVS switchbox)
• Fittings/air lines
• Compressor
• Insulated copper wires in 10-, 12-, 18-, and 20-gauge
• Tank wire, connectors, terminals, butt splices
• Pressure switch fuse/holders
• Relay
• Schrader valve and blow-off valve

Additionally, there are versions of the 3S kit available with the Air Lift Performance V2 or ALP3 controller or just the smartphone app for added convenience.

Revamp Your Suspension with the BMW & MINI Coilover Wrench Set

• Compatible with BMW and MINI models for versatile use
• Durable construction ensures long-lasting performance
• Ergonomic design provides comfortable handling during installation
• Allows for precise adjustment of coilovers for optimal ride quality

Upgrade your BMW or MINI's suspension system with the BMW & MINI Coilover Wrench Set. This set is compatible with various BMW and MINI models, offering versatile compatibility for a wide range of vehicles. Constructed from durable materials, these wrenches are built to withstand the rigors of frequent use and provide long-lasting performance. The ergonomic design ensures comfortable handling during installation, reducing fatigue and allowing for more efficient work. With the BMW & MINI Coilover Wrench Set, you can easily adjust your coilovers to achieve the optimal ride quality for your vehicle. Access Secret Premium Dashboard