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Old 10-22-12, 10:22 AM
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I'm trying to get my suspension and alignment done at the same time so I'm looking into FIGS control arms. The set that come in on time for the job is red. I'm a little apprehensive that the red would be seen from the rear of the F. My car is at the installer so I can't check myself. Can anyone chime in?
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Even with my car on ramps you can barely see the lower control arms. Im sure with the red you will see it a little bit because it will pop out at you. It may look pretty cool especially if your car is white/black/silver - if you get it take some pics and let us know. Also if you color match your calipers with your lower arms it may look pretty cool!

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Originally Posted by 2ndGF
Even with my car on ramps you can barely see the lower control arms. Im sure with the red you will see it a little bit because it will pop out at you. It may look pretty cool especially if your car is white/black/silver - if you get it take some pics and let us know. Also if you color match your calipers with your lower arms it may look pretty cool!

thanks for the pic. Since I am getting a mild drop I was advised to wait and see what the installer can do.

Interestingly, on my previous 335xi i had something like -1.7 degrees of camber in the rear and i was told by the shop that my tires would wear out quick. After 50k miles on coilovers at that camber my wear was fine. So i guess you never know.
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Toe is going to kill your tires much sooner then camber. I can't see my Mega Arms unless I bend down to look under the car, I think you will be ok.
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