About to get H&R Sway Bars: Is this a good price install?

Takumi587 · 10-31-2016, 12:58 AM

UPDATE: Ended up going with installation costing $250. ^_^

Thank you!

Graffix · 10-31-2016, 07:32 AM

Check this link. You might be over paying for the sway bars.
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1319431

lsturbointeg · 10-31-2016, 10:25 AM

i know labor wise a local shop wanted to charge me around $500 labor for both front and rears

snj1013 · 10-31-2016, 12:11 PM

You can install these fairly easily yourself. If you take to a shop, I would say 2 hours labor is fair. An alignment isn't needed due to the install of sway bars. Bottom line, I would say no more than $150 to install.

Takumi587 · 10-31-2016, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Graffix

Check this link. You might be over paying for the sway bars.
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1319431

I do not think they are the same sway bars. It indicates no adjustability with those... I just think if it is too good to be true it probably is. When the OP posts a picture of the part with numbers then I may become more of a believer.

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i know labor wise a local shop wanted to charge me around $500 labor for both front and rears

Did you end up getting any sway bars for your car? I noticed you have been inquiring in all the threads about them as well. =)

Biggest worry for me about this upgrade is if the H&R sway bars will be too stiff for the M suspension setup. Potholes are already a PITA and with these I was reading it may be even harsher... How much harsher can it get though with these Runflats anyways. I just really don't like the sway at higher speeds on the highway or even on turns.

Graffix · 10-31-2016, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Takumi587

Biggest worry for me about this upgrade is if the H&R sway bars will be too stiff for the M suspension setup. Potholes are already a PITA and with these I was reading it may be even harsher... How much harsher can it get though with these Runflats anyways. I just really don't like the sway at higher speeds on the highway or even on turns.

Isn't there always some trade off when it comes to suspension? You just need to take it down from Mario Andretti expectation to Ricky Bobby expectations

paul223 · 10-31-2016, 01:43 PM

Check out turner motorsports. H&R sway front and back $400. You can install yourself 30 min & 45 min rear

Takumi587 · 10-31-2016, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Graffix

Isn't there always some trade off when it comes to suspension? You just need to take it down from Mario Andretti expectation to Ricky Bobby expectations

I pulled the trigger this morning. Going with another shop. They quoted me $250 for install. My BMW dealer & this shop told me that there was no need to get an alignment done as well.

Will post review of everything when they get installed. ^_^

Takumi587 · 10-31-2016, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Graffix

Isn't there always some trade off when it comes to suspension? You just need to take it down from Mario Andretti expectation to Ricky Bobby expectations

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Originally Posted by snj1013

You can install these fairly easily yourself. If you take to a shop, I would say 2 hours labor is fair. An alignment isn't needed due to the install of sway bars. Bottom line, I would say no more than $150 to install.

I got it at $250 which I think is much more reasonable compared to the $700+ I was quoted at the other shop. Installer told me 2 hours as well so I feel like I am in good hands.

Graffix · 10-31-2016, 04:13 PM

Nice! Let us know how it goes.

07e92 · 10-31-2016, 07:41 PM

OP, do you know how much torque the shop used during the installation?

Takumi587 · 10-31-2016, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 07e92

OP, do you know how much torque the shop used during the installation?

I will be getting it done this Friday. I will ask the installer while I am there for you.

lsturbointeg · 11-01-2016, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Takumi587

Did you end up getting any sway bars for your car? I noticed you have been inquiring in all the threads about them as well. =)

i did not but i would like too! but currently sits at the bottom of my to-do list

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Originally Posted by Takumi587

I will be getting it done this Friday. I will ask the installer while I am there for you.

get some pictures of the install if you could.

Jayphil · 11-03-2016, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Takumi587

I do not think they are the same sway bars. It indicates no adjustability with those... I just think if it is too good to be true it probably is. When the OP posts a picture of the part with numbers then I may become more of a believer.

To my knowledge H&R bars for the F10 are not ajustable... only 1 hole on each end.
Could you please confirm how many holes yours have on each sides.

The kit part number I have is the Europeen part number (33894-1) which match with H&R Germany web site.

http://web1.carparts-cat.com/default...D107004&12=130

Takumi587 · 11-04-2016, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayphil

To my knowledge H&R bars for the F10 are not ajustable... only 1 hole on each end.
Could you please confirm how many holes yours have on each sides.

The kit part number I have is the Europeen part number (33894-1) which match with H&R Germany web site.

http://web1.carparts-cat.com/default...D107004&12=130

At the shop right now. Only one hole on each side for front and rears. I took a few pics but didn't want to bother the crew from doing the work. EAS will be posting pictures as well. The stock sway bars are tiny compared to these. Will be interesting to feel the difference in drive.

lsturbointeg · 11-10-2016, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Takumi587

At the shop right now. Only one hole on each side for front and rears. I took a few pics but didn't want to bother the crew from doing the work. EAS will be posting pictures as well. The stock sway bars are tiny compared to these. Will be interesting to feel the difference in drive.

please post your impressions as i'm thinking about these for next Spring

Takumi587 · 11-10-2016, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

please post your impressions as i'm thinking about these for next Spring

Here is my review boss:
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1321991

Totally worth it in my opinion. Keeps the car much more planted and drives more like an ///M car now. Definitely a huge difference in handling and feedback. I specifically got it because I also got the MPE & MPPK so I knew I would be driving faster and harder.

If you were in So Cal then I would have totally let you take a test drive and feel the difference.

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snj1013 Captain 87 Rep 937 Posts Drives: 2011 528i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	You can install these fairly easily yourself. If you take to a shop, I would say 2 hours labor is fair. An alignment isn't needed due to the install of sway bars. Bottom line, I would say no more than $150 to install.
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