SPL Parts BMW E8X/E9X Rear Lower Trailing Arms - Anodized Black - SPL RTR E9X

The SPL Rear Lower Trailing Arms for the E8X/E9X replace the flimsy stamped steel BMW arms to provide improved rigidity in the rear suspension and reduce weight.

Technical

Improved Rigidity

No More Bent OEM Arms

Rigidity is a commonly overlooked aspect of suspension components that is critical to a sharp driving experience. Under hard acceleration and braking, the arm will see hundreds of pounds of force that causes the OEM arm to deflect several millimeters, which when combined with the OEM rubber bushing deflection causes instability due to rear bumpsteer.

Reduced Weight

Improve Suspension Control and Response

Weight is critical, it affects every aspect of the vehicle's performance. In the suspension, the control arms contribute to the total unsprung mass, which is weight that is more difficult to control, particularly over bumps. More unsprung mass leads to more wheel hop, less stability over rough roads, and a greater need for compression dampening to manage it. Even a couple of pounds can be significant when you consider that bumps will impart anywhere from 3 to 30Gs of acceleration.

Benefits

• Improved Suspension Rigidity
• Reduced Unsprung Mass
• Lightweight: 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg) per Side - 35% Lighter than OEM

Materials

• 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum Arms (Anodized Black)
• Zinc Plated Class 10.9 Metric Hardware

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)

The arms have no impact on NVH.

Applications

• 2008 - 2013 BMW 1 Series (E81, E82, E82 M, E87, E88)
• 2006 - 2013 BMW 3 Series (E90, E91, E92, E93)
• 2008 - 2013 BMW M3 (E90, E92)

Part Number: SPL RTR E9X