Which Bushings to use, 95 M3 or 96+ M3?? PLEASE ADVISE

[AbelBMW328iC]

Hi everyone.
I have a 1996 BMW 328i Cabrio, and my lower control arm bushings are bad. I read online somewhere, that you can replace those with the M3 bushings, which are stronger.

Now I saw somewhere that the 1995 M3 bushings (which are offset) are better, etc..... here is what they said........

*Offset design emulates BMW's M Series geometry, allows larger wheel & tire fitment, increases caster thereby high speed stability. A must if lots of negative camber is used.

*Our offset bushings increase caster causing better weight distribution and high speed stability, also helping to reduce the push associated with BMW's. These are a must for serious track work.

*Unlike Delrin Offset bushings which are not recommended for street use , Ours are APPROVED and RECOMMENDED for street use because they are not as hard on the ball joints as Delrin

*Promotes enhanced steering response

*Eliminates typical BMW shaking problems.

Ok, so my question to all of you is... which one should I use.... the M3 96+ or the 95 M3 bushings for my 96 328i cabrio.

Thanks for your input..

Abel

[Jeron]

I would use the same bushing geometry you curently have which is probably centered. I can remember if the M CAB's are a different part then the non-M btu I would get the M since they will be stiffer.

So centered M CAB's.

[AbelBMW328iC]

awesome, I was thinking about the 96+ M bushings too.

Thanks

[Jeron]

You might want to get under and verify they are centered. The control arm comes off of the bottom of you wheel hub runs toward the center of the car then turns 90deg and runs towards the rear. At the reamost portion of this arm it goes into a round bushing. It will be obvious if it is centered or offset.

[AbelBMW328iC]

I know where the bushings are... and yes they are centered. They are the regular E36 series, but they are bad, so I have to get new ones, and was told that the M3 are a lot better, and stiffer, which is what I want.

Can't wait to get those on there...

Abel