i am doing a bit of work for a family friend, on a 2000 323i, which i LOVE compared to my 535i, anyways, they live on michigan dirt roads, so needless to say the fron end suspension is shot. i took the fron wheels off, and decided id put on new struts, and control arms. first question is, is there a noticeable differance between getting the OEM bilstine struts vs. say KYB or Sachs? because theres a large price differance. second, the control arms on e46's have two ball joints, and one pivot bushing. if i buy the control arms, will it some with that bushing, or will i have to purchas new ones, because those are shot. i guess i have one more question also, i can see the on the front sway, that the bushings are loose, like i can see through to the other side of the bushing, there is about a 3mm space. is this a problem that need to be adressed, and how would you buy that part, any part numbers, and info would be great

thanks a ton

Kyle

and i know about the red x, but dont know how to fix it