I honestly thought this was common knowledge in the F2X/F3X community - I've seen the parts advertised on various vendor sites as not compatible with X-Drive cars. I'm sorry, however, that you found out the hard way. It's good of you to use this platform to educate others; kudos for your humility, as well. Many people wouldn't be as forthcoming about their errors.
You know what's funny, I actually talked to Turner and FCP before I did it and neither had a clue, but I called Tuner afterwards and asked them to put disclaimers on the article that they wrote, because when I bought them, they didn't have one disclaimer on their site, where they wrote the article
Brian I wish I knew you were planning this....not that you had a reason to, but I looked into this mod last year for my m235i xdrive and forum members clarified this is not a mod for an xdrive models. Sorry for your un-necessary expense!! Glad to see your channel and shop expanding since we spoke last year.
Watching your videos makes me wish I didn’t get rid of my 2015 335i m sport... but I’m loving my 2018 540i m sport... any g30 stuff coming to the web site... keep up the good work
Wtf😳!!! Duuuude.....daaaang! So sorry to hear. That’s messed up! Wow! Good lesson learnt video. Here’s a buncha thumbs up to cheer ya up. 👍🏿👍🏾👍🏽👍🏼👍🏼👍🏻👍
Truly a humbling experience! Some guys would sweep this under the rug. Thanks for taking the high road and letting us learn from your misadventure, by putting yourself out there! You may want to create a really easy to search thread that says, " Hey, don't do this mod, if you have X-Drive! " :-)
Great video. Thanks for warning us. I had been considering the F80 control arm upgrade since watching that video earlier this week. Not now! 2015 F32 435i X-Drive manual.
Off topic, I was wondering if you ever looking into swapping your Diverter Valve? I've been looking at the GFB DV+ and wanted to get your opinion on it, it looks like a pretty reasonable upgrade for anyone running higher than stock boost.
So the M3/4 is 74 inches wide. The F30/36 is 71.8 inches wide. The extra width from pushing the tires outward is likely what pulled the tripod out of the DOJ. I was looking at axles for the X3 xDrive. It has a width of 76 inches. Some of that I assume is wheel width, but the rest could very well be track width from hub to hub. That means that potentially, the axles might be longer by an inch or so, thus eliminating this issue. I'm going to compare axles and see what I find. Maybe we have a fix!!!
Thanks for sharing, very decent of you--Are there any issues that might exist for the rear-whee drive axles? Such as longer term wear that could cause bearings to fail due to the slight change in camber angle?
Gee, I really commiserate with you. In Europe you easily find second hand axles for 335ix in almost perfect condition for like 500-600$. Even OEM price directly by BMW.de is around 900 Euros which is like 1050$. Btw. the axles as almost everything else is the same for European and US BMWs.
Hey Brian Thanks 4 the awesome content. Can u please do a video where u remove the vent fins for the rear passengers on the armrest for an f30? I need to clean it as my son n was sick n now there is an odor Please help.
Hey Brian, I am thinking of buying a 2015 or newer 335i or 335xi and wanted to get your opinion on reliability. Have you seen any big issues that are costly? And in your opinion, how have the ZF transmission been holding up? I really want a 335i but just want to be sure I'm informed on issues if any, and see if this car is at least somewhat reliable. Than you so much and love your videos!
why is the turbo sound in your car so prominent? is it just the video making it seem that way or does the aftermarket exhaust accentuate it or something else
i wonder how many people watched your install video of the control arms and did it to their xDrives. you should take down that video or update the info on it.
We learned of the problem before we posted the video, so we made sure to put lots of notes in the title and description. The video is still applicable to a lot of people, so that's why we kept it up with the disclaimers are on it
Crap dude when I saw your video before I thought you had a sDrive car! Now all of us on F30Post will know exactly why you cannot do that mod with xDrive.
Ah, okay, that's why.. in 2013, BMW made a 2 door 3 series (E92 and E93) and they made the F30 as the 4 door, so on the listings, you'll see it says "coupe or convertible". I searched for hours and even verified with BMW, FCP Euro and other companies before I made the purchase.. Only other option was used, but I didn't want to do that, incase the guy before me tried the m3 control arm conversion, lol
I honestly thought this was common knowledge in the F2X/F3X community - I've seen the parts advertised on various vendor sites as not compatible with X-Drive cars.
I'm sorry, however, that you found out the hard way. It's good of you to use this platform to educate others; kudos for your humility, as well. Many people wouldn't be as forthcoming about their errors.
You know what's funny, I actually talked to Turner and FCP before I did it and neither had a clue, but I called Tuner afterwards and asked them to put disclaimers on the article that they wrote, because when I bought them, they didn't have one disclaimer on their site, where they wrote the article
I can’t believe how expensive that part is on the F30 😰. Mine was less than half of that (including labor!). Nice tre flip by the way, I see you 😎
Please update the other video that the upgrade has risks...only for rear wheel drive.
Brian I wish I knew you were planning this....not that you had a reason to, but I looked into this mod last year for my m235i xdrive and forum members clarified this is not a mod for an xdrive models. Sorry for your un-necessary expense!! Glad to see your channel and shop expanding since we spoke last year.
Watching your videos makes me wish I didn’t get rid of my 2015 335i m sport... but I’m loving my 2018 540i m sport... any g30 stuff coming to the web site... keep up the good work
Wtf😳!!! Duuuude.....daaaang! So sorry to hear. That’s messed up! Wow! Good lesson learnt video. Here’s a buncha thumbs up to cheer ya up. 👍🏿👍🏾👍🏽👍🏼👍🏼👍🏻👍
Truly a humbling experience! Some guys would sweep this under the rug. Thanks for taking the high road and letting us learn from your misadventure, by putting yourself out there! You may want to create a really easy to search thread that says, " Hey, don't do this mod, if you have X-Drive! " :-)
Tre flips on lock! Great vid Brian! Obsessed with this channel!
I was thinking about doing the m3 control arm on 340 x drive I’m glad you make this video
Well the good thing about this is that now you got to make another great video about it.
That 360 flip was nice lol. I was a skateboarder back in the day!
Thanks for the tip. I was thinking about doing this to my 2014 335i X-drive lol.
Expensive lesson but we appreciate the knowledge, Brian!
Wow I just looked at m3 control arms yesterday for mine. Thanks for the warning
I wondered if it was the axle angles that got you. Sorry for your loss, you took the beach for someone else to avoid this mishap..
Bummer, thanks for sharing!
Shit happens every day. Thanks for sharing you're experience. I'm still behind that f80 suspension I hope it will fit to my RWD
Dang, man! Appreciate the insight
Great video. Thanks for warning us. I had been considering the F80 control arm upgrade since watching that video earlier this week. Not now! 2015 F32 435i X-Drive manual.
Thumbs up for the sick varial flip!
Man that sucks, but thanks for letting folks know.
Ouch, $3000 is an expensive mistake Brian. Always love watching your videos though.
Thanks for the good information. I can understand that it is your project car so expect that.
Off topic, I was wondering if you ever looking into swapping your Diverter Valve? I've been looking at the GFB DV+ and wanted to get your opinion on it, it looks like a pretty reasonable upgrade for anyone running higher than stock boost.
I learned it the hard way
I broke my axle joint and now apperently i have to replace the rear left wheel axel
Damn, that's a hard lesson to learn... love your videos keep it up!
I took an L last week on some vinyl. But this takes the cake brother! 😂 #ripaxles
Good job man, watching you from Ukraine
Oh snap, nice tre at the end there haha. Nice vid, some skate stuff might be cool in some of the videos.
Dang sorry that happened 😳
But thank you for informing us $$$
Sorry about the cost,but great heads up but couldn’t you have had som custom shafts made for the set up?
should do one for low control arm monoball kit upgrade
TRE FLIP! Hell yeah, that was awesome man
So the M3/4 is 74 inches wide. The F30/36 is 71.8 inches wide. The extra width from pushing the tires outward is likely what pulled the tripod out of the DOJ. I was looking at axles for the X3 xDrive. It has a width of 76 inches. Some of that I assume is wheel width, but the rest could very well be track width from hub to hub. That means that potentially, the axles might be longer by an inch or so, thus eliminating this issue. I'm going to compare axles and see what I find. Maybe we have a fix!!!
Hello regarts from Germany ! Thanks for that Info. Nice Videochannel .
Can you make a video on fog light delete for f30/f36 M sport bumper?
I love your plates... JHB - Johannesburg :-)
Thank you
Sounds like it was a real pain in the axle.
A lot of useful information
I wanted to do this to my 340x ... dang
I'm surprised they dont make an aftermarket axle
Seriously we used to get honda axles for $80 at autozone .. $1200 is a deep gouge
Thanks bro I was unthinking about this
Thanks for sharing, very decent of you--Are there any issues that might exist for the rear-whee drive axles? Such as longer term wear that could cause bearings to fail due to the slight change in camber angle?
Damn man I see u with that 3flip...nice
Thanks for sharing that.!
So do you think lower the xdrive cars and run negative cambers for the front will have the same issue like this?
People like you more now then before 😀
Gee, I really commiserate with you. In Europe you easily find second hand axles for 335ix in almost perfect condition for like 500-600$. Even OEM price directly by BMW.de is around 900 Euros which is like 1050$. Btw. the axles as almost everything else is the same for European and US BMWs.
Hey Brian
Thanks 4 the awesome content.
Can u please do a video where u remove the vent fins for the rear passengers on the armrest for an f30?
I need to clean it as my son n was sick n now there is an odor
Please help.
One more reason xdrive is a no-go on a real bimmer!!
Hey Brian, I am thinking of buying a 2015 or newer 335i or 335xi and wanted to get your opinion on reliability. Have you seen any big issues that are costly? And in your opinion, how have the ZF transmission been holding up? I really want a 335i but just want to be sure I'm informed on issues if any, and see if this car is at least somewhat reliable. Than you so much and love your videos!
Hey I wish you can post about BMW f34 gt adaptive headlight or full body kit m sport
My 2013 328i good condition 84k miles now has trade in value of $7500. Steep depreciation
I have very simular issue in my 330xd e92 with H&R springs i dont recognize that this springs are for rwd ...
Live and learn
Looks like you haven't done enough research...there are tons of comments on bimmerpost about the compatibility of m3 LCAs and xdrive.
JEEZ, brother. the moral of the story can't always trust these forums
Sorry dude , good videos
What type of jack are you using here?
It understeers cause it’s xdrive. Buy RWD. Problem solved
Are used axles not a thing?
Soooo, are those lovely control arms for sale by any chance ??!!
Get an ///M Car already!
Lol
Ohh my god. I just bought a 435 xdrive and i was literally about to buy this cheap easy suspension mod lol
why is the turbo sound in your car so prominent? is it just the video making it seem that way or does the aftermarket exhaust accentuate it or something else
What lift are you using please?
NEEDS COILOVERS IM STILL WAITING
That’s why I’ll only ever drive a RWD BMW. Thank you very much lol
Lol
Hey Brian - I am getting an adaptive headlight malfunction on my 2013 F30. Do you diagnose or fix these type of issue ?
I have a rwd 340i f30. Do you want to sell those controll arms?
doesn't your original control arm video say NO XDRIVE at the end?
Ouch....
Where do u get the control arms and the wheels
lol that sucks dude.. but hmmm can i have those since you cant use em :D
lol
Ouch
i wonder how many people watched your install video of the control arms and did it to their xDrives. you should take down that video or update the info on it.
We learned of the problem before we posted the video, so we made sure to put lots of notes in the title and description. The video is still applicable to a lot of people, so that's why we kept it up with the disclaimers are on it
Big ouchie
which lip is that?
All this parts and is not even lowered yet 😂
Are those control arms for sale? Had to ask :P
I have rear drive as well lol
X-drive sucks ass man ,be careful when upping the power cause transfer case ,front drive will be next on the list...ask me how i know:/
that's how u do it though trial and error
Yep! At least this will save others the trouble..
Can I buy those M control arms off you?
Crap dude when I saw your video before I thought you had a sDrive car! Now all of us on F30Post will know exactly why you cannot do that mod with xDrive.
Doh !!
Salam!!
Just convert it into a rwd
rock auto has the halfshafts $150 for both...
Those are for e series, I needed the f series ones
Kies Motorsports I checked under my car 328i xdrive 2013 its a f30 don’t believe those are different but the stock photos are pretty generic
Ah, okay, that's why.. in 2013, BMW made a 2 door 3 series (E92 and E93) and they made the F30 as the 4 door, so on the listings, you'll see it says "coupe or convertible". I searched for hours and even verified with BMW, FCP Euro and other companies before I made the purchase.. Only other option was used, but I didn't want to do that, incase the guy before me tried the m3 control arm conversion, lol
And that's why you buy a PROPER M car!
If spending 20-30k more wasn't an issue I'm sure we would all buy M cars.
Line up your M car next to my cruddy E90 N54. Lol.
@@YZFR6Yammie let me guess its the fastest thing on the road?
@Zombie Head standard non M cars are just as good as M cars when it comes to racing? you're kidding right? then why have an M division?
BMW friends don't let friends drive xdrive BMWs.
I have both 😇
Glad I dont have ×drive #F30nation
First view
FIRST!!!!
its a bmw
Axle? They are driveshafts!
All these mods just buy an M
M Tax is too high. If I bought an M... there would be no more money for mods and DIYs :)
that tre flip tho !
I can’t believe how expensive that part is on the F30 😰. Mine was less than half of that (including labor!). Nice tre flip by the way, I see you 😎
I can’t believe how expensive that part is on the F30 😰. Mine was less than half of that (including labor!). Nice tre flip by the way, I see you 😎
Yea, it was crazy!! lol, thanks