M5 Sway bar to 550i?

joe@ptech · 07-11-2012, 07:35 PM

Has anyone looked into swapping the front sway bar from the F10 M5 onto the non-M F10? They look like they will work, but I am trying to confirm. Since there aren't any options for sway bars, this seems like a good upgrade to help improve handling.

Anyone...?

HDEddie1 · 08-21-2012, 05:11 PM

Same interest...my F10 M sport sways a lot.
I made the mistake of jumping on a good deal 2012 F10 M Sport and SAT assuming it would have a sport suspension.
Only to later learn NO..BMW 2012 repackaged many of its components as options.
I don't have DHP (no ARS) but do have DDC.
I even missed the "704" sport suspension.
Would you know if the sport suspension sway bars are bigger AND if they would fit?
Thanks

Stealth7 · 08-24-2012, 06:28 PM

Just add ACS Springs.

joe@ptech · 08-24-2012, 07:33 PM

I missed this, sorry. I have the springs and wider tires, but the front still feels as though a larger bar would help. Once I have the front M5 bar and attempt the install, I will report any improvements I may experience.

HDEddie1 · 10-28-2012, 10:01 PM

Any luck with an M5 bar yet?

Silververtu · 11-13-2012, 04:52 PM

Any updates?

joe@ptech · 11-13-2012, 05:28 PM

These bars are finally in the states, so I am hoping to update this project soon.

Hunter5179 · 11-16-2012, 12:30 AM

Awesome. I would also like to know.

joe@ptech · 12-04-2012, 08:40 PM

Ok, I finally got this bar and installed it this evening. It fit fine, didn't have any issues. Will report back how the car feels and then open to anyone that would like to purchase the parts for their 550i.

Hunter5179 · 12-04-2012, 09:30 PM

Awesom. Take a pic or 2. Thanks. Look forward to hearing about it.

EBRSKIH · 12-05-2012, 01:09 AM

nice. let us know how it feels after some miles

scott in cincy · 12-05-2012, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe@ptech

Ok, I finally got this bar and installed it this evening. It fit fine, didn't have any issues. Will report back how the car feels and then open to anyone that would like to purchase the parts for their 550i.

Is it a front only? Rear only? You mention it as a singular, which is why I ask.

the infamous... · 12-05-2012, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hunter5179

Awesom. Take a pic or 2. Thanks. Look forward to hearing about it.

+1

joe@ptech · 12-05-2012, 05:17 PM

We are testing the rear next week hopefully. But the front bolted right up with the right parts.

Combined with my H&Rs with M Sport suspension and Michelin SS, the car handles corners much better now. Turn in seems to be a bit sharper as well. It isn't a huge difference, but well worth the upgrade.

Hunter5179 · 12-05-2012, 06:14 PM

Nice. A pic would be cool if you can. Will this M5 sway bar conflict with Dinan stage 5? I know he is coming out with a sway bar with stage 5 and maybe his will be similiar to the M5 sway bar possibly better?? What are your thoughts on that. How much did you pick the M5 sway bar up for?

Hunter5179 · 12-06-2012, 09:24 AM

Hey Joe, I'm not sure if you told me but does your car have (ARS) Active Roll Stabilization?

Alan l. · 12-06-2012, 10:36 AM

I wonder the sway bars are different between the i and Xi models. I know on my buddies e90 his fsb and mine were different due to rwd and awd.

Something to keep in mind.

Alan

joe@ptech · 12-06-2012, 03:50 PM

It won't work with ARS and we have a customer with AWD we can check if it will work there. But it works on our shop 550i.

Hunter5179 · 12-06-2012, 04:52 PM

The reason why I asked about ARS is because my car has this option and my car handles like an M3. It is very tight on corners and I barely notice any body roll if any at all. My car is super planted with my current setup. I guess I can't add the M5 sway bar now if it doesn't work with ARS. Maybe Dinan's will but if it doesn't I won't complain because I have no issues currently with the handling of the vehicle...not to say there isn't always room for improvement.

T-Man · 12-07-2012, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe@ptech

It won't work with ARS and we have a customer with AWD we can check if it will work there. But it works on our shop 550i.

Would it work on 535?

HDEddie1 · 12-18-2012, 01:29 PM

Great news Joe! I'm planning on this upgrade.
Did you get just the bar with the bushings or did you get the brackets and the other related connection pieces?
And just curious...would you know the thickness increase of the M5 bars over the stock? Thanks.

Die Wolfe · 12-18-2012, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe@ptech

It won't work with ARS and we have a customer with AWD we can check if it will work there. But it works on our shop 550i.

Any idea if this will fit a 535i; aside from the 550?

07-11-2012, 07:35 PM	#1
joe@ptech Drives: F10 550i\|E46 M3\|E36 M3\|2002tii Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 156 iTrader: (0)	M5 Sway bar to 550i? Has anyone looked into swapping the front sway bar from the F10 M5 onto the non-M F10? They look like they will work, but I am trying to confirm. Since there aren't any options for sway bars, this seems like a good upgrade to help improve handling. Anyone...?
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08-21-2012, 05:11 PM	#2
HDEddie1 Private Drives: F10 550i, E60 528i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	Sway bar from "sport suspension" Same interest...my F10 M sport sways a lot. I made the mistake of jumping on a good deal 2012 F10 M Sport and SAT assuming it would have a sport suspension. Only to later learn NO..BMW 2012 repackaged many of its components as options. I don't have DHP (no ARS) but do have DDC. I even missed the "704" sport suspension. Would you know if the sport suspension sway bars are bigger AND if they would fit? Thanks

11-13-2012, 04:52 PM	#6
Silververtu Lieutenant Drives: 2013 550i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US of A Posts: 442 iTrader: (3)	Any updates? __________________ 2013 550i M Sport Gone but not forgotten: 2006 2.0T A4 Avant, 2007 Z4 Roadster 3.0si, 2006 M Roadster

11-16-2012, 12:30 AM	#8
Hunter5179 Lieutenant Drives: 2013 M6 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 565 iTrader: (0)	Awesome. I would also like to know. __________________ 2013 M6 Coupe SG, Akropovic Evo Carbon, VS Full Aero Kit & VS-3XX's 20's, Gruppe M Intake, Bel Stir Plus with Dual HP Laser Interceptors, JL Custom 2X12W6V2's Subs, 35% tints all around.

12-04-2012, 09:30 PM	#10
Hunter5179 Lieutenant Drives: 2013 M6 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 565 iTrader: (0)	Awesom. Take a pic or 2. Thanks. Look forward to hearing about it. __________________ 2013 M6 Coupe SG, Akropovic Evo Carbon, VS Full Aero Kit & VS-3XX's 20's, Gruppe M Intake, Bel Stir Plus with Dual HP Laser Interceptors, JL Custom 2X12W6V2's Subs, 35% tints all around.

08-24-2012, 06:28 PM	#3
Stealth7 Private Drives: 2012 BMW 550i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	Just add ACS Springs.

08-24-2012, 07:33 PM	#4
joe@ptech Drives: F10 550i\|E46 M3\|E36 M3\|2002tii Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 156 iTrader: (0)	I missed this, sorry. I have the springs and wider tires, but the front still feels as though a larger bar would help. Once I have the front M5 bar and attempt the install, I will report any improvements I may experience.

10-28-2012, 10:01 PM	#5
HDEddie1 Private Drives: F10 550i, E60 528i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	Any luck with an M5 bar yet?

11-13-2012, 05:28 PM	#7
joe@ptech Drives: F10 550i\|E46 M3\|E36 M3\|2002tii Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 156 iTrader: (0)	These bars are finally in the states, so I am hoping to update this project soon.

12-04-2012, 08:40 PM	#9
joe@ptech Drives: F10 550i\|E46 M3\|E36 M3\|2002tii Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 156 iTrader: (0)	Ok, I finally got this bar and installed it this evening. It fit fine, didn't have any issues. Will report back how the car feels and then open to anyone that would like to purchase the parts for their 550i.

12-05-2012, 01:09 AM	#11
EBRSKIH Chef Drives: F10 550i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 240 iTrader: (1)	nice. let us know how it feels after some miles __________________ 2013 X6 50i Sapphire Black 2012 550x Alpine White - 12.727@108 - 1.7 60ft lemon'd 2011 550i Sapphire Black - 12.960@109 - lemon'd

12-05-2012, 05:17 PM	#14
joe@ptech Drives: F10 550i\|E46 M3\|E36 M3\|2002tii Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 156 iTrader: (0)	We are testing the rear next week hopefully. But the front bolted right up with the right parts. Combined with my H&Rs with M Sport suspension and Michelin SS, the car handles corners much better now. Turn in seems to be a bit sharper as well. It isn't a huge difference, but well worth the upgrade.

12-05-2012, 06:14 PM	#15
Hunter5179 Lieutenant Drives: 2013 M6 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 565 iTrader: (0)	Nice. A pic would be cool if you can. Will this M5 sway bar conflict with Dinan stage 5? I know he is coming out with a sway bar with stage 5 and maybe his will be similiar to the M5 sway bar possibly better?? What are your thoughts on that. How much did you pick the M5 sway bar up for? __________________ 2013 M6 Coupe SG, Akropovic Evo Carbon, VS Full Aero Kit & VS-3XX's 20's, Gruppe M Intake, Bel Stir Plus with Dual HP Laser Interceptors, JL Custom 2X12W6V2's Subs, 35% tints all around.

12-06-2012, 09:24 AM	#16
Hunter5179 Lieutenant Drives: 2013 M6 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 565 iTrader: (0)	Hey Joe, I'm not sure if you told me but does your car have (ARS) Active Roll Stabilization? __________________ 2013 M6 Coupe SG, Akropovic Evo Carbon, VS Full Aero Kit & VS-3XX's 20's, Gruppe M Intake, Bel Stir Plus with Dual HP Laser Interceptors, JL Custom 2X12W6V2's Subs, 35% tints all around.

12-06-2012, 10:36 AM	#17
Alan l. Brigadier General Drives: M-Sport 535xi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 3,648 iTrader: (8)	I wonder the sway bars are different between the i and Xi models. I know on my buddies e90 his fsb and mine were different due to rwd and awd. Something to keep in mind. Alan __________________ Current - 2013 N55 535xi Msport SAT Retired - 2009 N54 335i Msport 6MT Retired - 2000 M52TU 323i ASA Supercharged 5MT More Photos of my car here

12-06-2012, 03:50 PM	#18
joe@ptech Drives: F10 550i\|E46 M3\|E36 M3\|2002tii Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 156 iTrader: (0)	It won't work with ARS and we have a customer with AWD we can check if it will work there. But it works on our shop 550i.

12-06-2012, 04:52 PM	#19
Hunter5179 Lieutenant Drives: 2013 M6 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 565 iTrader: (0)	The reason why I asked about ARS is because my car has this option and my car handles like an M3. It is very tight on corners and I barely notice any body roll if any at all. My car is super planted with my current setup. I guess I can't add the M5 sway bar now if it doesn't work with ARS. Maybe Dinan's will but if it doesn't I won't complain because I have no issues currently with the handling of the vehicle...not to say there isn't always room for improvement. __________________ 2013 M6 Coupe SG, Akropovic Evo Carbon, VS Full Aero Kit & VS-3XX's 20's, Gruppe M Intake, Bel Stir Plus with Dual HP Laser Interceptors, JL Custom 2X12W6V2's Subs, 35% tints all around.

12-18-2012, 01:29 PM	#21
HDEddie1 Private Drives: F10 550i, E60 528i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	Great news Joe! I'm planning on this upgrade. Did you get just the bar with the bushings or did you get the brackets and the other related connection pieces? And just curious...would you know the thickness increase of the M5 bars over the stock? Thanks.

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