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Old 09-20-2005, 05:09 AM   #14
Dudesky

Name: Dudesky
Title: Run Far
Status: Offline
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Rate My Car: 95 / 279
Your Ride: E39 530iA
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Originally Posted by Storamin
bmw will not admit it is a defect, but many people believe it is. they disagree that pretty much anything bushing related is a defect, stating it as a 'wear and tear' item.
Yes, I came across a lot of that sentiment while doing the research. Their standpoint seems to be the same regarding other things too, like the climate control failure and window motor failure. I wouldn't single them out though; other car manufacturers have the same type of issues and policies.

But I think if the other 'questionable' stuff made the list, I guess the RTAB's should too. Especially after what I uncovered last night as a result of your post . . apparently there have been a few extreme cases where the bolt holes for the trailing arm console deform and tear apart. This is the 3 mounting bolt holes where the trailing arm attaches to the car body, that alows for toe adjustment.

Anyhow, I'll wait for a few more suggestions for changes, and I'll add it in

(Edit): Done

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Originally Posted by 94bmw325i
well ill still come up I guess, need to practice driving long distances heh. Any idea how far your house is from Northern Delaware? I live about 30 mins from philadelphia.
Well, Philly is about 1-1/2 to 2hrs from me, depending on traffic of course. But it's a straight shoot up the NJ Turnpike to exit 14c. Yea, come up if you got nuthin to do, we'll head in to Hoboken for grub and drinks
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