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Thread: rear shock mounts

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    rear shock mounts

    im going to be changing my whole suspension soon. its completely shot. i hear my RSMs clunking in the back so i kno i got to replace those too.

    my questions are.

    1) is there any diffrence between OEM and aftermaket RSMs
    2) if so which are the best and why

    thanks,
    mike

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    of course they are different, you've at least seen pics of them right? the aftermarket ones are normally re-enforced, some with various amounts of metal.

    there are two schools of thought with RSM's that i have noticed:

    those that say to use the stock and just make sure to replace on a regular basis because they are cheap and pretty easy to replace.

    and there are those that get the aftermarket ones and spend the money up front.

    a search for RSM limited to the E36 and M E36 subforums will give you plenty of opinions on what aftermarket mounts are the best.
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    E46 M3 RSM with Z3 reinforcement plates for teh win.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MZKozan
    E46 M3 RSM with Z3 reinforcement plates for teh win.
    part numbers?
    "If you can leave black marks from the time you exit a corner till the time you brake for the next turn, then you have enough horsepower." --Mark Donohue

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    I would consider Ground Control and Rogue. Both better then this alternative.
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    i got ground control rsm's so i could access the bolts from the bottom, instead of ripping out the carpet everytime i had to do work back there
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    I think I should do this, too...just because of my high mileage and the fact that I doubt it's ever been done.

    Can someone post a link to the GC RSMs?

    Thanks!

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    Yes I need to replace my RSM's as well, they are making all kinds of noises back there.

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    I went with e46 m3 rsm's and M roadster reinforcement plates, new gaskets too. Up front I went with e36 m3 (s52) shock tower reinforcement plates.

    If you think you will ever want to take your rear shocks out in the future then I suggest getting aftermarket ones.

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    I hear good things about the Ground Control RSMs.

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    Get GC RSM's mike. its the best in the market. they are BEEFY! itll last u for the rest of ur life time. seriously.


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    That's what I have too. They are very nice, very harsh.

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    Can someone please post a link to these so I can save it for a purchase in the near future?

    Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MZKozan
    E46 M3 RSM with Z3 reinforcement plates for teh win.


    E46 M3 RSMs and E36 RSMs are the SAME thing.

    Yes, THE SAME THING.

    Do I have to repeat it again?


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    Staggard setups are for cars that you park at show meets. They go well with 5 screens and 3 12"s.

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    I am going to order the bimmerworld RSM's for $29/pair and they come with a lifetime warranty. This is my daily driver and it will never see track time or track like driving anyways. Logun.org has a very good DIY on how to install them too!

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    I had always thought it was the e46 VERT RSM's that were beefier than e36 RSM's. Or maybe it was because they were cheaper, i forget which.

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    How about these? "Repair Shop" mounts

    With a lifetime warranty you cant go wrong. Unless they break every other month.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BMTHREE
    How about these? "Repair Shop" mounts

    With a lifetime warranty you cant go wrong. Unless they break every other month.
    What's the deal on them? They have replaceable bushings? The JTD's look better but they're a lot expensive.


    Quote Originally Posted by ClintonM3 View Post
    the Audi A4 is a tweaked, cosmetically enhanced, cross platform, put-together overnight VW.
    Quote Originally Posted by joeuser528e View Post
    Staggard setups are for cars that you park at show meets. They go well with 5 screens and 3 12"s.

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    how much the GC rsm go for? where can i get em?

    -mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by e36
    where can i get em?
    hah! i've asked the same thing twice now! lol

    bueller?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daved
    What's the deal on them? They have replaceable bushings? The JTD's look better but they're a lot expensive.
    I dont think theyre replaceable. I read somewhere else that its some kind of solid heavy duty bushing or what not.

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    http://www.understeer.com/onlinestore-suspension.shtml

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    people on here just told us that the e46 RSMs are bascially the same as stock ones.

    mike

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    Yes! I forgot.. I put e46 M3 RSMs on my car. They are included in the suspension install kit from understeer.com.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Benny Z
    Can someone post a link to the GC RSMs?
    hello? is this thing on? {thump thump thump}

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