Dave, if you are changing bushes every year or so may be a good investment yo go down the poly bush route. Neil, the Meyle HD are updated, solid ball joint and don't work out much more than premium GSF or euro car part ones may be even cheaper in the long run. Mine came with the cross brace as standard, but from what I have read it is a common upgrade on e36 coupes and does improve the handling of the car and thanks for the feedback on the bushes