Opinions on Diff lock down brackets

R.G.

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Nov 17, 2016
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E92 335, F10 M5
I have solid poly subframe bushings and the M3 rear control arms. Not much left to beef up back there.

Honestly the biggest help out of control arms, control arm bushings, subframe bushings, lockdown brace and toe arms, the Megan Racing toe arms seemed the most effective SINGLE change.

Edit: Rear end still F'n sucks. I need some double adjustable coilovers and suspension voodoo
 

Davidwarren

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Nov 6, 2016
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Louisville
Honestly the biggest help out of control arms, control arm bushings, subframe bushings, lockdown brace and toe arms, the Megan Racing toe arms seemed the most effective SINGLE change.

Edit: Rear end still F'n sucks. I need some double adjustable coilovers and suspension voodoo
Really? You did those all at different times to note any changes from each component? Those have open joints, right? I might have to look into a toe arm upgrade. I'd figure the bushings for the other arms would make a bigger difference.
 

SingleTurboE92

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Nov 2, 2016
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Well I'm the crazy guy that is doing everything at once. I will not know which upgrade makes the best improvement. I am still on the fence with the diff bracket. But I am currently installing Poly diff and subframe bushings, adjustable tow arms, Upgraded trailing arms, fully adjustable coilovers, adjustable sway bars, and upgraded rear control arms.
 

LessIsMore

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Aug 21, 2017
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09 535i
Good info on what mods are effective. I see people throw parts at the rear without knowing what works and what doesn't.
 

langsbr

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Apr 5, 2017
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I didn't have a terrible wheel hop problem, but even in 3rd and 4th WOT, there was a noticeable rear "wiggle" and it wasn't very confidence inspiring.

I have a Defiv "style" (I think it's the one VWETISH or whatever sells) but I got it for half price on ebay Germany for under $100. It made a noticeable difference in eliminating the rear skirmish/wiggle at WOT.