RTABS (i searched...)

chandler · #1 (**permalink**) 04-30-2007, 09:02 PM

Guys I know the topic has been covered extensivley however i have a question. Is this an item that should be replaced at 75k ? or are these usually ok at this mileage? I just did my RSM's and my suspension (H&R/Bilstein) will be here on thursday. Please list what else I should order....

Matthew C Smith · #2 (**permalink**) 05-05-2007, 02:41 PM

It couldn't hurt to do them while you've got the suspension apart. It's a little more time, but chances are at the age and mileage of the car they're not in the best of shape.

I did mine after I did the suspension (98,000 miles) at about 110,00 miles.

elementboards11 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-05-2007, 09:29 PM

just look under your car and see if theres bad signs of wear

chandler · #4 (**permalink**) 05-06-2007, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by elementboards11

just look under your car and see if theres bad signs of wear

If I could get my head under there... jk

UPDATE:

So I got the car on the lift at my friends shop and we looked and both sides are torn. Appt. made for 5/11/07 for both sides...

So far after buying the car for 16k I am in it another 4k.

Suspension installed $1200

Wheels and tires $1800

RSM's $200

Radiator/thermostat/hoses $700

James · #5 (**permalink**) 05-06-2007, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chandler

So far after buying the car for 16k I am in it another 4k.

Suspension installed $1200

Wheels and tires $1800

RSM's $200

Radiator/thermostat/hoses $700

I assume this is an M3?

chandler · #6 (**permalink**) 05-06-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by James

I assume this is an M3?

Yeah. 95 M3 74k miles. Cosmos schwarz-metallic manual coupe

hunty · #7 (**permalink**) 05-08-2007, 04:26 AM

Definately worth changing the RTAB's,

Just fitted Powreflex poly bushes on my 96' M3 Evo,

Tightened the back end up alot !

Cheap and easy to fit, will last a long time unlike the standard bushes.

Only cost me £40 for the pair, not sure what that is in $
Standard are £20 a pair

chandler · #8 (**permalink**) 05-08-2007, 12:14 PM

Yeah my powerflex ones will be here tomorrow from bimmerworld.com They go in on thursday.

BadGTho · #9 (**permalink**) 05-10-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by chandler

If I could get my head under there... jk

UPDATE:

So I got the car on the lift at my friends shop and we looked and both sides are torn. Appt. made for 5/11/07 for both sides...

So far after buying the car for 16k I am in it another 4k.

Suspension installed $1200

Wheels and tires $1800

RSM's $200

Radiator/thermostat/hoses $700

i can;t comment on the wheels/tires, but you got screwed on the suspension intall, the cooling system and RSMs.

chandler · #10 (**permalink**) 05-10-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BadGTho

i can;t comment on the wheels/tires, but you got screwed on the suspension intall, the cooling system and RSMs.

Well RSM's are $90-100 and about an hour of labor

cooling system actually was only 500 which includes parts and labor

suspension includes parts ($1000) plus 200 to install. I thought I got a pretty good deal actually...lol

Tell me where I got screwed so I dont make the mistake again pleaze...

PBR · #11 (**permalink**) 05-11-2007, 06:13 AM

where did you purchase your cooling system parts from? I'm about to replace those parts on my car as well.

chandler · #12 (**permalink**) 05-11-2007, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PBR

where did you purchase your cooling system parts from? I'm about to replace those parts on my car as well.

I have a wholesale account at my local dealer but you can get the stuff even cheaper online. I would go to Bimmerworld.com they have a 'cooloing system' package right now that has the radiator, thermostat, aluminum housing, water pump and hoses. Pretty good deal.

Matthew C Smith · #13 (**permalink**) 05-11-2007, 05:23 PM

Zygmunt has good prices as well. I've used them for years now.

Zygmunt Motors: BimmerParts.com

I believe they have a package under the specials section. They used to at least.

chandler · #14 (**permalink**) 05-11-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew C Smith

Zygmunt has good prices as well. I've used them for years now.

Zygmunt Motors: BimmerParts.com

I believe they have a package under the specials section. They used to at least.

that site gives me the creeps. They legit?

Fraser · #15 (**permalink**) 05-11-2007, 11:27 PM

To tell if they are shot, while exiting a sharper corner and getting on the power, the rear end will feel loose, like it is about ready to kick out.

That being sad, TC Kline's RTAB's are top notch. Did you change the front control arm bushings? They usually wear faster than the rear. The combination of the two is really a nice, very noticeable improvement in stability, snap and bite in the corners, especially in an e36.