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<blockquote data-quote="5150" data-source="post: 636969" data-attributes="member: 4173"><p>I think it was moderately hard, but i luv em', installed by the previous owner.</p><p></p><p>That strut tower where the RSM mounts is a well known flaw for E36 except M3 models. So my advice is, if you always drive em' hard it's better to address the issue accordingly. Welding the strut tower is not a big deal to the chassis if it's done carefully, and it can last a long time too.</p><p></p><p>Here is a link for you on how the guys in the US do the welding job by doing their best replicating the factory germany spot-weld style.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1429052" target="_blank">http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1429052</a></p><p></p><p>BTW, my current Bilstein PSS is much harder than my previous Koni, but i guess it should be ok bcoz i already change ALL undercarriage bushings and rubbers including rear subframe bushing and axle bushing. The 328i feels tight and very composed now. It's a good thing that germany still produce E36 parts and we can still buy brand new parts for a 15yrs old superb car at reasonable prices!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="5150, post: 636969, member: 4173"] I think it was moderately hard, but i luv em', installed by the previous owner. That strut tower where the RSM mounts is a well known flaw for E36 except M3 models. So my advice is, if you always drive em' hard it's better to address the issue accordingly. Welding the strut tower is not a big deal to the chassis if it's done carefully, and it can last a long time too. Here is a link for you on how the guys in the US do the welding job by doing their best replicating the factory germany spot-weld style. [url]http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1429052[/url] BTW, my current Bilstein PSS is much harder than my previous Koni, but i guess it should be ok bcoz i already change ALL undercarriage bushings and rubbers including rear subframe bushing and axle bushing. The 328i feels tight and very composed now. It's a good thing that germany still produce E36 parts and we can still buy brand new parts for a 15yrs old superb car at reasonable prices! [/QUOTE]
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