Just installed the front Powerflex Upper Thrust Arm Inner Bushings!

[steeve13m]

I removed the worthless "DINAN Tension Strut Ball Joint Kit" which made crazy crackling noise on slow turns and just installed the street version Powerflex bushings with the offset version ....HUGE difference in handling compared to oem and Dinan....car feels planted on turns finally...highly recommended

https://powerflexusa.com/f10m5f06f13...ngsoffset.aspx

[allmotor_2000]

How easy to swap?

[m5 guy]

Nice! Didn't even know Powerflex made bushings for our cars yet. Currently having the Dinan balls installed so if they don't work out I'll know where to go. Thanks!

[steeve13m]

Originally Posted by allmotor_2000

How easy to swap?

Had mechanic do it but you need the tools and skills to press the oem bushings out... maybe 4hrs work....plus alignment

[M5 TT]

see you get street or race options. what did you go for. what's the difference?

[RPiM5]

Very very interesting. I have the Dinan Monoballs installed and they are fantastic. No problems whatsoever. I have about 7-8k miles on them now. The steering was definitely improved with them.

[steeve13m]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

Very very interesting. I have the Dinan Monoballs installed and they are fantastic. No problems whatsoever. I have about 7-8k miles on them now. The steering was definitely improved with them.

I guess the Dinans were defective ...loud noises and zero improvement....Race might be too stiff and prone to noises too so street is a major improvement....finally feel safe going 180+ MPH on the highway

[RPiM5]

Originally Posted by steeve13m

I guess the Dinans were defective ...loud noises and zero improvement....Race might be too stiff and prone to noises too so street is a major improvement....finally feel safe going 180+ MPH on the highway

Indeed, we don't want any uncertainty whilst traveling at 180mph+ like M5 drivers should be doing.

[steeve13m]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

Indeed, we don't want any uncertainty whilst traveling at 180mph+ like M5 drivers should be doing.

correct handling confidence is key at that speed....any other tips to firm up the suspension is welcomed;

so far;

- new front oem bmw arms @ 50k miles
- Powerflex street thrust bushing
- Dinan front/rear sway bars
- AC schnitzer lowering springs
- Performance spec alignment
- what else?

[Goranot]

Originally Posted by steeve13m

correct handling confidence is key at that speed....any other tips to firm up the suspension is welcomed;

so far;

- new front oem bmw arms @ 50k miles
- Powerflex street thrust bushing
- Dinan front/rear sway bars
- AC schnitzer lowering springs
- Performance spec alignment
- what else?

So far;
-Dinan Front/Rear sway bars
-AC Schnitzer lowering springs

Will power flex street thrust bushings make noticble difference over oem?

Performance spec alignment ? What changes compared to standard wheel alignment

Thanks

[steeve13m]

Originally Posted by Goranot

So far;
-Dinan Front/Rear sway bars
-AC Schnitzer lowering springs

Will power flex street thrust bushings make noticble difference over oem?

Performance spec alignment ? What changes compared to standard wheel alignment

Thanks

Yes powerflex bushings make big difference and it also increases positive caster in alignment......performance alignment meaning increasing negative camber etc

[Spinny02]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

Very very interesting. I have the Dinan Monoballs installed and they are fantastic. No problems whatsoever. I have about 7-8k miles on them now. The steering was definitely improved with them.

Still liking them? Thinking about getting a set.

[TopEnd]

likewise

[azndrunk74]

Anyone else have feedback on this?

[steeve13m]

Originally Posted by Spinny02

Still liking them? Thinking about getting a set.

Yes its a must for this car....you will notice improvement in handling...use the street version

[Goranot]

Originally Posted by steeve13m

Yes its a must for this car....you will notice improvement in handling...use the street version

Unfortunately street version isn’t available anymore in UK..
According to Powerflex they found them lacking over Oem hence combined both street and race into one .

Not sure how much truth in above as was contemplating replacing mine to street version but due to them being discontinued very cautious as race might be too harsh for normal street use..

Any advise appreciated