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Control arms, and their integrated ball joints, are some of the most crucial components on a BMW suspension. The control arms literally control the wheel and suspension as they go through their range of motions. They do more than just keep the alignment in a constant spec - they are a vital locating component for the suspension itself. A faulty or worn control arm or ball joint is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening problem so make sure they are inspected and replaced at regular intervals.

Most control arms for BMWs consist of an inner and outer ball joint made of plastic, rubber, Delrin, or metal and covered in grease with a rubber boot to seal it from the outside. The ball joint rotates and spins as the control arm goes through its movements and that will wear the ball joint and make it loose. The grease inside the housing can also get used up, evaporate, or become contaminated from moisture and foreign particles. As the ball joint becomes worn it can result in excess movement within the housing. Your steering and handling will become less precise and there is usually a light clunking or clicking sound. In rare and extreme cases the ball joint can separate from the control arm completely, leading to a total loss of suspension and steering control. You should have the ball joint play checked annually and replace them every 3-4 years. Most track organizations will not allow a car if they are older than three years.

Control arms also take abuse from impacts and handling forces. Aluminum control arms will generally bend and prevent an accurate alignment. Steel control arms will crack and fracture and require close inspection annually and replacement every 3-4 years.

We sell OE BMW, OEM, and performance upgrade control arms from proven manufacturers. The control arm is so important to a BMW suspension that we insist on only top quality brands and designs and will never sell a control arm based on price alone. We also have upgrade packages with superior designs and better bushing options and we have bundled these together with valuable package savings.

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T#:401372
Part#: IRPCA-ST
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$ 233.99 USD
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If you are looking for a wider range of camber adjustability in the rear of you car, the IRP Adjustable rear lower control arm is exactly what you need! Built to be much stronger than stock, these rear control arms feature inner monoball bushings and are built of steel, reducing the weight as well. These are perfect for a lowered car or for a track car that needs a greater level of rear adjustment.

Features:

  • Strong Steel Construction
  • Adjustable
  • Painted Yellow For Corrosion Protection
  • Weight Reduction
  • Monoball Inner Mount

This item fits the following BMWs:
1992-1999 E36 BMW 318i 318is 318ic 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3
1999-2006 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi M3
2003-2008 E85 BMW Z4 2.5i Z4 3.0i Z4 3.0si Z4 M Roadster M Coupe

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T#:39025510
Part#: IRPDTM-30B
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$ 542.99 USD
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Upgrade your rear trailing arms with this DTM-style adjustment kit from IRP. This kit replaces the stock bushing side of the rear trailing arm - requires cutting of the rear trailing arm and welding of the new bushings in place. Professional installation is highly recommended.
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T#:41661231
Part#: 31108866774
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$ 224.99

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$ 204.99 USD
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$ 204.99 USD
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Also known as a thrust arm or tension strut, this front lower control arm features a fluid-filled bushing that dampens vibrations, giving your BMW smooth handling. If this bushing has split or cracked and leaked, a replacement control arm is your best option. This replacement control arm includes a new bushing and ball joint, ensuring your BMW's handling is restored to factory handling and feel.
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T#:47439421
Part#: 31102283577
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$ 89.99 USD
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Replacement control arm for the E9X M3 and E82 1 M Coupe, often used as upgrades for Non-M models!

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T#:47439424
Part#: 31102283576
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$ 87.99 USD
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This is the front upper right control arm with the outer ball joint pointing down. This replacement fits E82 1M Coupe and E90/E92/E93 M3 models. This control arm includes the inner, pressed-in bushing and outer ball joint. This part can also be used as an upgrade on non-M E82, E9X, and E89 Z4 models. The inner bushing on the M3 arm is a solid rubber instead of the fluid-filled non-M design. This solid rubber part will last longer and be more responsive thanks to less deflection in the bushing. The M3 arm is a direct replacement for the stock non-M part.
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T#:47439422
Part#: 31102283578
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Replacement control arm for the E9X M3 and E82 1 M Coupe, often used as upgrades for Non-M models!

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T#:47439423
Part#: 31102283575
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$ 87.99 USD
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This is the front upper left control arm with the outer ball joint pointing down. This replacement fits E82 1M Coupe and E90/E92/E93 M3 models. This control arm includes the inner, pressed-in bushing and outer ball joint. This part can also be used as an upgrade on non-M E82, E9X, and E89 Z4 models. The inner bushing on the M3 arm is a solid rubber instead of the fluid-filled non-M design. This solid rubber part will last longer and be more responsive thanks to less deflection in the bushing. The M3 arm is a direct replacement for the stock non-M part.
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T#:41661230
Part#: 31108866773
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$ 224.99

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05-07-2026

$ 218.99 USD
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$ 218.99 USD
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Also known as a thrust arm or tension strut, this front lower control arm features a fluid-filled bushing that dampens vibrations, giving your BMW smooth handling. If this bushing has split or cracked and leaked, a replacement control arm is your best option. This replacement control arm includes a new bushing and ball joint, ensuring your BMW's handling is restored to factory handling and feel.
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OEM Sachs Trailing Arm Bushing Pair - E30 E10 E12 E21 E23 E24, E28 52...
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T#:370564
Part#: 33329061945
Ships on Jan 15, 2027
$ 46.99 USD
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OEM quality rear suspension bushing replacement. This bushing is a common cause of noise in the rear.

Bushing Diameter: 30MM


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T#:2408498
Part#: IRPRSB-9XMB2
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$ 176.99 USD
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Enhance road feel and keep your vehicle more planted with these upgraded aluminum bushings. Less play allows for more precise suspension articulation, making for a better performance driving experience.
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T#:401480
Part#: IRPDK46-1
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$ 1,209.99 USD
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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:
1999-2006 E46 BMW All Non-M RWD Submodels

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T#:2423536
Part#: IRPLCA-FXMR
Ships on Oct 20, 2026
Starting at $ 349.00 USD
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T#:26871572
Part#: IRPACNA-FXMS
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$ 418.99 USD
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IRP has been a leader in performance BMW suspension upgrades and has released a new line of suspension components for BMW's F-Chassis cars. Included are FLURO Motorsports Bearings for unmatched performance and reliability on the street or track!
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Sidem M3/1M Front Control Arm Upgrade Kit - BMW E82/88 E9X Non-M ...
Will add about .75 degrees of negative camber to the front for improved handling and tire wear
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T#:53361579
Part#: 3110228357S1KT
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$ 355.99 USD
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Elevate your BMW's handling dynamics without sacrificing the refined ride quality you enjoy every day. This upgrade kit utilizes the front control arms originally engineered for the E90 M3 and E82 1M, providing a sophisticated enhancement to your suspension geometry and overall steering precision. While many aftermarket performance options rely on harsh polyurethane or noisy heim-joint bushings that trade comfort for track-focused rigidity, these M3 components offer the ideal middle ground for a spirited daily driver. Unlike the factory Non-M control arms that utilize fluid-filled bushings prone to cracking and leaking over time, these high-performance replacements feature solid rubber bushings. This design significantly reduces control arm deflection and sharpens front-end feedback, ensuring your vehicle feels more planted and responsive during cornering. Sidem has refined this setup even further by reinforcing key areas of the original factory design, resulting in a more durable and reliable component that stands up to the rigors of the road while maintaining a smooth, factory-plus feel.
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Sidem M3/1M Front Control Arm Upgrade Kit w/ Installation Hardware - ...
Will add about .75 degrees of negative camber to the front for improved handling and tire wear
Sidem - Corporate Logo
T#:53396929
Part#: 3110228357S2KT
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$ 426.99

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05-02-2026

$ 417.99 USD
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$ 417.99 USD
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Elevate your BMW's handling dynamics without sacrificing the refined ride quality you enjoy every day. This upgrade kit utilizes the front control arms originally engineered for the E90 M3 and E82 1M, providing a sophisticated enhancement to your suspension geometry and overall steering precision. While many aftermarket performance options rely on harsh polyurethane or noisy heim-joint bushings that trade comfort for track-focused rigidity, these M3 components offer the ideal middle ground for a spirited daily driver. Unlike the factory Non-M control arms that utilize fluid-filled bushings prone to cracking and leaking over time, these high-performance replacements feature solid rubber bushings. This design significantly reduces control arm deflection and sharpens front-end feedback, ensuring your vehicle feels more planted and responsive during cornering. Sidem has refined this setup even further by reinforcing key areas of the original factory design, resulting in a more durable and reliable component that stands up to the rigors of the road while maintaining a smooth, factory-plus feel.
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T#:42571263
Part#: BM-0619PDK
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Starting at $ 295.00 USD
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Starting at $ 295.00 USD
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Sidem - Corporate Logo
T#:2750687
Part#: 31126882843
Ships in 1 day
$ 90.99

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05-07-2026

$ 88.99 USD
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$ 88.99 USD
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IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:26871574
Part#: IRPRAUCA-FXMS
Special Order: No Guaranteed ETA
$ 418.99 USD
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IRP has been a leader in performance BMW suspension upgrades and has released a new line of suspension components for BMW's F-Chassis cars. Included are FLURO Motorsports Bearings for unmatched performance and reliability on the street or track!
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T#:26871571
Part#: IRPRATA-FXMS
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$ 442.99 USD
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IRP has been a leader in performance BMW suspension upgrades and has released a new line of suspension components for BMW's F-Chassis cars. Included are FLURO Motorsports Bearings for unmatched performance and reliability on the street or track!
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T#:4469705
Part#: IRPLCA-FXMAL
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$ 518.99 USD
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Looking to convert your M-car to a true coilover suspension in the rear? Then you'll want these camber arms! These control/camber arms replace the standard rear control arms that normally work with the barrel springs, eliminating a ton of extra weight and cleaning up the rear suspension. The simple design of these camber arms also allows for more room to work and increased clearance, setting you up perfectly for your rear coilover conversion! *Does not fit with original springs – coilovers must be used to install these arms!
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T#:401479
Part#: IRPDK36-2
Special Order: No Guaranteed ETA
$ 1,567.99 USD
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$ 1,567.99 USD
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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

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T#:401477
Part#: IRPDK30-2
Special Order: No Guaranteed ETA
$ 1,567.99 USD
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$ 1,567.99 USD
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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:
1982-1991 E30 BMW All RWD Submodels

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T#:2423565
Part#: IRPRSW-9XMMSR
Ships on Oct 20, 2026
Starting at $ 626.99 USD
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Featuring Fluro Bearings
IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:401478
Part#: IRPDK36-1
Special Order: No Guaranteed ETA
$ 1,209.99 USD
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$ 1,209.99 USD
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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

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T#:2423553
Part#: IRPUCA-FXMR
Ships on Oct 20, 2026
Starting at $ 349.00 USD
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Starting at $ 349.00 USD
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Featuring Fluro Bearings
IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:401481
Part#: IRPDK46-2
Special Order: No Guaranteed ETA
$ 1,567.99 USD
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$ 1,567.99 USD
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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:
1999-2006 E46 BMW All RWD Submodels

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