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      03-06-2024, 12:31 AM   #1
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Swaybar endlink tab broke on coilover shock body

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They are KWv2s (I probably could have just gotten v1s) and the cost/time for a replacement is a lot. And I have voided warranty by installing aftermarket swaybars. At this point, getting a new set of coilovers is far more convenient. Any suggestions? I was just gonna go with BC?

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      03-06-2024, 06:24 AM   #2
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Between this and your other post about a crossmember being bent after a towing incident, personally I think you need to have someone who works on BMWs assess what's been damaged on your car. The towing company could have pulled on all kinds of things they shouldn't, and bent things that aren't supposed to bend. Is the "crossmember" your subframe? That's all kinds of hurt.

The towing company may be responsible for fixing all of this.
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      03-06-2024, 10:45 PM   #3
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Between this and your other post about a crossmember being bent after a towing incident, personally I think you need to have someone who works on BMWs assess what's been damaged on your car. The towing company could have pulled on all kinds of things they shouldn't, and bent things that aren't supposed to bend. Is the "crossmember" your subframe? That's all kinds of hurt.

The towing company may be responsible for fixing all of this.
The issue in the other thread has been going on for over a year. This just happened recently after a track day. The car has only gone to reputable BMW shops.

But anyways, what is the consensus on BC coilovers? Are they good to go? Any other suggestions? Thanks.
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      03-07-2024, 06:17 AM   #4
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The issue in the other thread has been going on for over a year. This just happened recently after a track day. The car has only gone to reputable BMW shops.
Ah - retracted then. You posted both on the same day.
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Ah - retracted then. You posted both on the same day.
Lol yeah I see the confusion there, my bad.

But seriously, are BCs good to go? Or is there something else I should go with? I'm definitely not getting KWs again (or having these repaired).

Also, should I replace both end links? Should I just go with Lemforder? Somebody recommended adjustable swaybar endlinks to me but I couldn't seem to find any for the F10.
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      03-30-2024, 09:05 AM   #6
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Too much force/pressure. I would rec. adjustable links. Super Pros TRC12200.

I've never run BC or KW. They both seem to be of good quality. If you are not happy with the KW, try BC.
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