M front sway bar size?

BlackSapphireZ · 08-29-2007, 03:54 PM

just an idea, if M front sway bar fits the non-M, then handling would greatly improve over stock.

any idea if they are bigger than non-M and if they are interchangeable?

Thanks

Dammmittt · 08-29-2007, 07:01 PM

Dunno for sure. But I doubt it. The suspensions are completely different. Check out the different specs on realoem.com

BlackSapphireZ · 08-29-2007, 10:38 PM

ahhhh... what about a 3.0 do u think?

it's a simple bar...how come no one makes it?!

IQ-Man · 08-30-2007, 12:42 AM

H&R offers adjustable sway bars. have them in my z4 and they are great. They are thicker than the sway bars from M Package and the lenght of the lever is adjustable.

BlackSapphireZ · 08-30-2007, 10:12 AM

wish they sold it here....haven't seen any

mister_roger · 08-30-2007, 11:26 AM

I have the Hotchkis (H-Sport) on mine. Ordered from bavauto.com. They are probably the thickest sway bars you can buy for our cars. 28.5mm front, 24mm rear. If I'm not mistaken, the factory 2.5i sway bars are 21mm/18mm, so that is a substantial difference.

As far as handling goes, my car feels like a completely different machine. It literally feels like you are on rails. Worth every penny.

Not sure of the ///M sway bar. I would guess that it would be an expensive part, and not worth the money. And I am guessing the 3.0 bar is basically the same diameter as the 2.5, if not within a few mm. Go aftermarket.

F87LUV · 08-30-2007, 11:33 AM

sorry to sound dumb but im going to ask anyway... how does a thicker bar affect the handling?

BlackSapphireZ · 08-30-2007, 05:12 PM

such a complete kit bavauto offers on their kits..including new end links!

but $400...

the bar holds the body to the suspension via end links... the thicker bar will be less likely to "twist" keeping the body of the car parallel to the ground...i guess an easy way to put it lol

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Dammmittt My favorite sign. 169 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	Dunno for sure. But I doubt it. The suspensions are completely different. Check out the different specs on realoem.com __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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BlackSapphireZ Major 99 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 22 GLE 53 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ladson, SC iTrader: (0)	ahhhh... what about a 3.0 do u think? it's a simple bar...how come no one makes it?! __________________ 2022 GLE 53 Coupe
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IQ-Man Beer Engineer 5 Rep 54 Posts Drives: Z4 supercharged, Movit Brakes Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 180km to Nuerburgring iTrader: (0)	H&R offers adjustable sway bars. have them in my z4 and they are great. They are thicker than the sway bars from M Package and the lenght of the lever is adjustable. __________________ Cheers, Markus www.Z4Racing.de
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mister_roger Private First Class 13 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2003 Maldives Blue 2.5i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	I have the Hotchkis (H-Sport) on mine. Ordered from bavauto.com. They are probably the thickest sway bars you can buy for our cars. 28.5mm front, 24mm rear. If I'm not mistaken, the factory 2.5i sway bars are 21mm/18mm, so that is a substantial difference. As far as handling goes, my car feels like a completely different machine. It literally feels like you are on rails. Worth every penny. Not sure of the ///M sway bar. I would guess that it would be an expensive part, and not worth the money. And I am guessing the 3.0 bar is basically the same diameter as the 2.5, if not within a few mm. Go aftermarket. __________________ 2003 Maldives Blue 2.5i -- 18" M6 wheels, 12mm rear spacer, ///MZ4 front bumper conversion, Eibach lowering springs, Koni shocks, Hotchkis F/R anti-roll bars, Helene Performance air filter.
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BlackSapphireZ Major 99 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 22 GLE 53 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ladson, SC iTrader: (0)	such a complete kit bavauto offers on their kits..including new end links! but $400... the bar holds the body to the suspension via end links... the thicker bar will be less likely to "twist" keeping the body of the car parallel to the ground...i guess an easy way to put it lol __________________ 2022 GLE 53 Coupe
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