Hooray for BMA!

[pundit]

I just received my second BMA order.
All I can say is great service, prices and prompt delivery.

My first order was dispatched on a Friday two weeks ago and arrived on the following Wednesday morning.
The second order left last Tuesday and arrived here today (Friday).
Just three days from California to Melbourne! I have trouble getting stuff from local suppliers that quickly.

Patrick was a pleasure to deal with and even placed a special order from Germany for a center steering link which after being sent from Germany to California to Australia was still one third of the local stealers price!

Here was my rather extensive shopping list... (I even indulged in a set of M5 aluminium lower control arms @ one quarter of the local stealers price!)

31121141097KIT 2 x Lemforder Thrust Arms w/750i bushings pressed in.
BMW018003 - 1 x Lemforder Front Control Arm Lower LeftBall Joint Faces Up*Aluminum
BMW018004 - 1 x Lemforder Front Control Arm Lower RightBall Joint Faces Up*Aluminum
31331128522 - 2 x front upper spring pads (9mm)
31331124322 - 2 x front lower spring pads
31331124449 - 2 x front bump stop rubbers
33531133670 - 2 x rear upper spring pads
33531133671 - 2 x lower spring pads
33531135624 - 2 x rear bump Stops
PART No.??? - 2 x Lemforder front stabilizer links
BMW075845 - 2 x Stabilus Front Hood Dampers
BMW089688 - 2 x Stabilus Rear Trunk Dampers
32211138855 - RHD center steering Link (TRW)
BMW018287 - 2 x Lemforder Left & Right tie rod outer w/Ball Joints
BMW068854 - 1 x Lemforder idler arm bushing
BMW041214 - 2 x Lemforder Rear Axle Beam Mount inserts
33321126476 - 2 x Lemforder Rear Control Arm Mount Link Rod Trailing Arm to Cross Member (dogbones)
BSH007470 - 1 x BOSCH Distributor Cap
BSH007901 - 1 x BOSCH Distributor Rotor
BMW018638 - Rear Caliper Seal Kit
BMW018585 - Front Caliper Seal Kit
BMW037315 - 1 x A/C Expansion Valve
BMW044273 - 1 x A/C 4 Wire Connector Pressure Switch

I calculated I saved around $3,000 AUD compared to what the local stealer was going to charge me for the same items.
YES... we get shafted out here!!

Add to that a set of Koni Sports and Eibach Prokit springs and a hectic weekends work and I should have an E34 that drives as good as new. :)

[saj3n]

Since you like to shop... wanna add an auto tranny to that list, you can ship to 19148. thanks!

[pundit]

Since you like to shop... wanna add an auto tranny to that list, you can ship to 19148. thanks!
Too late. You missed the order! ;)

[saj3n]

Shucks! well next time then... :-P

[Qube]

Wow! After changing all that and new springs/struts, it should ride like it a dream again :)

[shogun]

Yes, sourcing around the world for best products, best prices and fastest delivery. That is what I am doing too. And the chaps from Australia as well, as they have a similar high price level as we have in Japan.
I buy from Autohaus Arizona and since about 6 months mainly from Peter Meissner in Germany
MK Autotechnik, mkautotachnik@aol.com
I think BigKriss also bought from him directly already.

If it comes to Meyle, he is definitely cheaper, but for example oxy sensors and injectors are much cheaper in USA. I told him the part number of the oxy sensors offered in USA and he checked it, they are the older types made in USA. In Germany Bosch sells newer types, USA: 60 K miles warranty, Germany 100 K miles warranty for the latest version. But who cares about the 40 k difference if the price is higher.
Injectors from Bosch are surprisingly much cheaper in USA, less than half price of the German price.
Just to give you an idea, here are the BMW parts he presently has in the German auction house
http://search.ebay.de/bmw_W0QQcatrefZC6QQcoactionZcompareQQcoentrypageZs earchQQcopagenumZ1QQfcclZ1QQfclZ4QQfromZR10QQfrppZ 25QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQga10244Z10425Q QsacatZQ2d1QQsaprchiZQQsaprcloZQQsassZmkQ2dautotec hnik

[BigKriss]

Pundit, why didn't you purchase M5 thrust arms?

[BigKriss]

I haven't used him yet but plan to.


Yes, sourcing around the world for best products, best prices and fastest delivery. That is what I am doing too. And the chaps from Australia as well, as they have a similar high price level as we have in Japan.
I buy from Autohaus Arizona and since about 6 months mainly from Peter Meissner in Germany
MK Autotechnik, mkautotachnik@aol.com
I think BigKriss also bought from him directly already.

[Zeuk in Oz]

Couldn't agree more !

BMA generally and Patrick specifically are fantastic ! :)

[pundit]

Pundit, why didn't you purchase M5 thrust arms?
To my knowledge only the lower arms are aluminium on the M5.
The E34 M5's use the same Lemforder (steel) thrust arms as the standard E34's.
The difference is in the bushes.
The M5 bushes are stiffer again than the 750 bushes.
I'm trying to maintain a little ride comfort if I can.
If the 750 bushes give out inside 2 years then I'll consider some M5 bushes.

[Zeuk in Oz]

I have Lemfoerders with 750i bushings from BMA in my car and after 10,000 km, so far so good.

[Airborne001]

YES... we get shafted out here!!

That may be true, but you make up for it with your women, DAMN I gotta get down there some day.

[BigKriss]

fair enough.


To my knowledge only the lower arms are aluminium on the M5.
The E34 M5's use the same Lemforder (steel) thrust arms as the standard E34's.
The difference is in the bushes.
The M5 bushes are stiffer again than the 750 bushes.
I'm trying to maintain a little ride comfort if I can.
If the 750 bushes give out inside 2 years then I'll consider some M5 bushes.

[wingman]

I'm just about to place an order as well. It will be my 2nd. I have total confidence in BMA. I've decided to go with Bilstein Sport shocks and I'll use the standard springs. Apparently soft springs and stiff dampers are the way to go. I'll also be after some Lemdorfer (sp.) rear shock mounts. Why are the Meyle no good?