Front Control Arm

Elevate your E46 M3 driving experience with the ECS Tuning Performance Coilover System. Crafted with daily drivers in mind, these coilovers seamlessly blend enhanced performance, aggressive aesthetics, and comfort, offering a smooth ride comparable to stock setups. Unleash the full potential of your BMW's suspension with top-tier coilovers at a fraction of the cost.

Key Features:

• Performance Coilover System:
  • Sport-tuned, height, damping, and body adjustable suspension
  • High-quality materials and coatings for optimal performance
  • Perfect ride height for a dynamic appearance
  • Spring Rates: Front 12kg/mm, Rear 10kg/mm

Performance Features:

• 32 levels of rebound damping adjustment
• Monotube shocks/struts with progressive rate coil springs for road-sticking grip
• Lowered ride height improves handling with a lower center of gravity
• Adjustable front bodies maintain ride height and correct spring pre-load
• Adjustable front and rear bodies ensure the shock operates in the correct valving range, regardless of ride height

Product Design:

• Durable gloss black powder-coated strut and shock bodies
• Clear zinc-coated threaded portions for optimum corrosion protection
• Reflex Silver Metallic powder-coated coil springs for durability
• Red anodized, billet aluminum lower spring seats with locking collars for on-the-car adjustability
• Integrated bump stops for added protection

Upgrade further with the Turner Motorsport Control Arm Monoball Upgrade with housings (FCAB) for unparalleled handling and braking performance.

Key Features:

• Bearing:
  • Extremely robust, greaseable, double lip sealed spherical bearing (Rated for 20,000lbf Dynamic, 90,000lbf Static)
• Housing:
  • 6061-T6, anodized housing with needle grease zerk for easy maintenance
  • In-house designed knurled OD for a perfect fit across housing diameters
• Bearing Insert Arm Adapter:
  • Precision CNC machined Delrin, ensuring a tight fit between the bearing and the control arm
• Performance:
  • Instant, crisp steering and braking response
  • Easy maintenance with long-lasting performance
  • Improved road feel without undesirable NVH
  • Grease before installation and with each oil service using high-quality Moly grease for maximum service life. Grease fitting tool - ES#3410138 or complete kit - ES#3411244.

Transform your E46 M3 into a track-ready machine while maintaining street-ability for the spirited enthusiast.

Factory bushings are more than adequate for street driving on the E46 M3. However, once the miles start to pile up, the bushings are meant to be replaced. Common side effects of worn factory FCABs include, but are not limited to the following:

• Steering wheel shutter when brakes are applied
• Wheel (and steering wheel) shimmy
• Mysterious and irregular tire wear
• "Overboosted" steering feel (very light steering)

Replacing with new factory bushings will return the factory feel. These urethane core bushings, however, offer something MORE. These bushings are designed to deliver performance that surpasses the stock E46 M3 bushing, while still allowing them to be used in everyday driving scenarios on public roads.

With the numerous delrin/urethane/hybrid replacement bushings in the market, we wanted to offer bushings that were not only effective, but simple. No clips, no washers, no multiple sleeves, and no "race parts in street cars". They have an aluminum outer sleeve with a replaceable, compliant urethane core that is serviceable and rebuildable. These urethane inserts prevent unwanted control arm deflection, while allowing noise/vibration/harshness (NVH) isolation -- a must on any bushing being used on a street driven car. And because of their compliance they remain very comfortable for daily use. But because they are a heavier-duty design than stock, these eliminate steering shimmy and wander, especially with the addition of big brake upgrades. They maintain BMW's original suspension geometry, and give your M3 a directly "connected" feeling with the front end of the vehicle. Perhaps best of all, these bushings are easy to install and are designed for longevity. Professional installation on suspension components is always recommended.

Installation Instructions

This item fits the following BMWs:
2001-2006 E46 BMW M3

Unleash the potential of your BMW with the F10 xDrive Coilovers, meticulously crafted for the daily driver seeking an optimal blend of performance, aesthetics, and comfort. With 32 levels of damping and tailored height adjustments, these coilovers strike the perfect balance between firmness and compliance, enhancing your vehicle's look and handling prowess.

Key Features:

• ECS Tuning Performance Coilover System:
  • Sport-tuned, height, damping, and body adjustable suspension
  • 32 levels of rebound damping adjustment
  • Adjustable front sway bar end links
  • Lowering Adjustment of: 1" - 4.5"
  • Progressive rate coil springs for heat-treated durability
  • Monotube shocks/struts for road-sticking grip
  • Lowered ride height for improved handling
  • Adjustable front bodies for personalized ride height and correct spring pre-load

Product Design:

• Strut and shock bodies finished in durable gloss black powder coat
• Zinc-coated threaded portions for corrosion protection
• Reflex Silver Metallic powder-coated coil springs
• Red anodized, billet aluminum spring seats with locking collars
• Anodized adjustable sway bar end links with heavy-duty bushings
• Zinc-coated flanged nuts for shock & strut shaft pins
• E-coated rear shock adjuster housings for durability
• Zinc-coated lower spring perches
• Integrated bump stops and dust boots

Note: For vehicles without Electronic Damping (EDC/DDC or Adaptive Suspension). Vehicles with Electronic Damping will require the use of a cancellation kit to prevent error lights. (SEE ES#2966824)

Free Upgrade - Turner Motorsport Upgraded Thrust Arm With Pre-installed Monoball Bushings:

• Solve weak OEM front thrust arm bushing issues
• Sealed OEM BMW ball joint for exceptional durability
• Precision CNC machined 6061-T6 anodized aluminum housing
• Knurled OD for a perfect press fit
• CNC machined 304ss bearing inserts for precision
• Nearly instantaneous steering and braking response
• Maintenance-free, long-lasting performance
• Improved road feel without undesirable NVH