ECS sway bar kit smaller diameter than stock

Bmw doubles · 06-02-2015, 01:16 AM

The ECS sway bar OE upgrade kit advertises 29mm front and 16mm rear.
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-F10-535...Bar/ES2702862/

According to Pelican Parts advertising a Dinan sway bar upgrade kit it compares the the rear upgrade as 22mm compared to our stock at 21.5mm

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...SUSSHK_pg2.htm

Stock
Front 24.5
Rear 21.5

ECS OE upgrade
Front M5 29mm
Rear 650i 16mm

Dinan
Front 28mm
Rear 22mm

Can someone confirm the the stock diameter on a F10 535?

Would it be better to get the M5 front and the H&R 20mm rear?

paul223 · 06-05-2015, 07:25 AM

Don't miss match m5 front and h&r rear. H&R sway bars without runflats equal to m5 & 650 sway bars with runflats.

Bmw doubles · 06-05-2015, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by paul223

Don't miss match m5 front and h&r rear. H&R sway bars without runflats equal to m5 & 650 sway bars with runflats.

I ended up pulling the trigger and bought the ECS kit. I have runflats now, but my next set of tire will be non-runflats.

Are you saying H&R's are so stiff I'll end up getting that skid / hoppy feeling that RFT give you on cornering / less grip?

Dave4501 · 06-09-2015, 09:39 PM

I have ordered just the M5 front sway bar for now from a BMW dealer. I can't wait to install and see how it changes the handling. If I can tell a big difference, I'll plan to do the rear.

I was able to order the front for about $280 including shipping. The rear is about another $200 total.

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paul223 Major 411 Rep 1,126 Posts Drives: F10 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: arkansas iTrader: (0)	Don't miss match m5 front and h&r rear. H&R sway bars without runflats equal to m5 & 650 sway bars with runflats.
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Dave4501 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 227 Posts Drives: F10, E70, E64, and E60 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East TN iTrader: (0)	I have ordered just the M5 front sway bar for now from a BMW dealer. I can't wait to install and see how it changes the handling. If I can tell a big difference, I'll plan to do the rear. I was able to order the front for about $280 including shipping. The rear is about another $200 total. __________________ '12 535i, '12 X5, '15 Boxster RETIRED: '08 650i, '07 530i, '06 330i, '00 323ciC
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