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      09-13-2013, 01:01 PM   #221
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So i hear the Diesel 5 series rear sway is thicker than ours and is a direct fit ?
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      09-13-2013, 08:39 PM   #222
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Damn I have ARS cant rock a M5 sway bar. Good thing I got the real deal anyway.
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      09-13-2013, 09:35 PM   #223
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M5's cannot get ARS. There must be a reason
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      09-13-2013, 09:36 PM   #224
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So i hear the Diesel 5 series rear sway is thicker than ours and is a direct fit ?
Alan L just purchased that sway bar and is installing it on his LSI 550
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      09-14-2013, 10:12 AM   #225
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Damn I have ARS cant rock a M5 sway bar. Good thing I got the real deal anyway.
So those F10s with ARS cannot do this mod? I was just abt to buy one today....
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as mush as it was when i went from Run flats to Hankook V12's ?
Better.

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So i hear the Diesel 5 series rear sway is thicker than ours and is a direct fit ?
Yes.
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      09-14-2013, 08:52 PM   #227
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Does it work on an F07?
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      09-20-2013, 09:38 AM   #228
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Has there been a determination what rear bar to upgrade to from a stock 528ix? Would like to match the upgraded M5 front bar as close as possible. Thanks in advance.
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      09-20-2013, 11:20 AM   #229
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Has there been a determination what rear bar to upgrade to from a stock 528ix? Would like to match the upgraded M5 front bar as close as possible. Thanks in advance.
So you has the M5 front sway bar on you 528i xdrive? Then why didn't it fit onto Akkord29's 528i xdrive in post #213?
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My rear M550D/650 rear sway bar just arrived. Its 16mm and going to put it in my LCI 550 tomorrow. Stock size on my car is 14mm.
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      09-20-2013, 01:00 PM   #231
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Hm, all F10 have this Electric steering box, expect xdrive models from 530 upwards, which have hydraulic. joe@ptech have this fitted to his 550i with electric steering, so I doubt it wont fit yours 528ix bc of this control module.
I don't see why it won't fit the 528ix if this is an accurate assumption. I am going to get it up on the lift see when it comes in. If not, then check the classifieds next week for a deal on an M5 bar.
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Even though the 16mm is only 2mm (or about 14%) larger, I suspect the difference will be felt nonetheless. I read a while back on a Porche post that the resistance factor was exponential to the increase in bar diameter. I just don't remember the formula or factor but nevertheless, I can't help but believe there'll be a benefit. Can't wait to hear your report.
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My rear M550D/650 rear sway bar just arrived. Its 16mm and going to put it in my LCI 550 tomorrow. Stock size on my car is 14mm.
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      09-21-2013, 11:35 PM   #233
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16mm M550d/650 rear sway bar installed.

New bar on top, stock 14mm one on the bottom.



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where did you source yours from? rear sway bar I mean...I've already done the front sway bar replacement. Have a 2012 550i with M Sports package. Would it be a direct fit?
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      09-22-2013, 04:28 PM   #235
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16mm M550d/650 rear sway bar installed.

New bar on top, stock 14mm one on the bottom.
Looking at the pics, I assume it's the two new bushings (33556788630) in the plastic bags. And that's all you need, plus the sway bar (33556791932), right?
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      09-23-2013, 12:09 AM   #236
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as mush as it was when i went from Run flats to Hankook V12's ?
I have the 20" Hankook V12 on my car and very pleased with them, for that kind of price nothing can beat it.
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      09-23-2013, 08:44 AM   #237
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Looking at the pics, I assume it's the two new bushings (33556788630) in the plastic bags. And that's all you need, plus the sway bar (33556791932), right?
Correct. All you need is the bar and two new rubber bushings and that's it. You can do the swap with a ratchet and jack stands in less than 15mins.

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      09-25-2013, 04:48 AM   #238
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Alan,

Do you feel the difference after swapping the rear sway bar from 14 to 16mm?
Swapping the front is more noticeable than swapping the rear?
I suspect swapping the rear will add "oversteer" to balance out the extra "understeer" added by swapping the front. Better feel when exiting corner?

I am planning to swap both front and rear at the same time, if the rear makes a different.
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      09-25-2013, 09:12 AM   #239
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yes the rear does make a difference but not as dramatic as the front. Well worth the $190 price tag for the parts and the install for the rear is super easy.

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16mm M550d/650 rear sway bar installed.

New bar on top, stock 14mm one on the bottom.



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      09-25-2013, 03:31 PM   #241
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yes the rear does make a difference but not as dramatic as the front. Well worth the $190 price tag for the parts and the install for the rear is super easy.

Alan
I just put on the rear bar last week as well. Agree with what Alan said. Rear is less noticeable, but made the car handles better overall.
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      09-25-2013, 08:50 PM   #242
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yes the rear does make a difference but not as dramatic as the front. Well worth the $190 price tag for the parts and the install for the rear is super easy.

Alan
$190 is for the bar and the 2 rubbers right?
were can I buy?
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