Is this safe?

Amerr · 02-05-2023, 04:09 PM

Hey guys, I installed BC Racing suspensions on my 2014 F30 328i about a week ago and the guy who installed it told me he needs to cut and weld this together because it wouldn't fit.

It's welded in it's entirely on the other side this from top to bottom.

Wondering if I should just keep it like this or actually look for a part that fits the new suspensions. Thank you!

paimon.soror · 02-05-2023, 06:32 PM

Well that's a first.

Fine for now, but i would grab some adjustable end links before you go taking some Twisties

cfm56d7b · 02-05-2023, 07:28 PM

Very unusual. Parts made for a specific car do not need any welding.

Did you have a chance to check compatibility? Welding isn’t an answer just yet.

Amerr · 02-07-2023, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Very unusual. Parts made for a specific car do not need any welding.

Did you have a chance to check compatibility? Welding isn’t an answer just yet.

I think it's maybe because the suspensions say AWD on them but my car is RWD. Idk

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paimon.soror Captain 631 Rep 967 Posts Drives: 2016 F36 435x MSport Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hartford, CT iTrader: (3) Garage List 2016 BMW 435xi GC [6.00]	Well that's a first. Fine for now, but i would grab some adjustable end links before you go taking some Twisties
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cfm56d7b Lieutenant General 5933 Rep 10,312 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	Very unusual. Parts made for a specific car do not need any welding. Did you have a chance to check compatibility? Welding isn’t an answer just yet.
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