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06-11-2014, 09:53 AM | #1 |
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Sway bars
I have a 2012 535xi........... of course it handled like a boat, I have lowered it (H&R springs) , and replaced the front sway bar with a M5 sway bar. Huge difference almost night and day. However, its still not how I want it. I know it will never handle like my E60.
I am thinking I should change my rear sway bar as well. I have researched and I keep seeing the 650i sway bar may work. Is there a specific year? or part code? Any other suggestions would be appreciated. |
06-11-2014, 11:03 AM | #2 |
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There's allready a long thread on this subject in the suspension section:
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=717144 I recently installed the M5 Comp Pack front sway bar and M550d rear sway bar. Excellent combo, see the other thread for more detailed review |
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06-11-2014, 11:29 AM | #3 |
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You may want to consider the H&R front and rear sway bars http://www.hrsprings.com/application...ts/4/1303/2012 They look and feel stiffer then any BMW ones. I hope not too much, to avoid converting the car into a hard trolley)
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External diameter differences between H&R and the M5 bars might not mean that there is the same relative difference in stiffness... |
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06-11-2014, 02:26 PM | #5 |
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You are right, the thick bars can be made from another steel and with different technology that really matters to physical properties.
And no, I never intended to compare CP to H&R because already got a set of M5/650i. Other members can choose what they believe fits better. Part numbers for all BMW: 1. M5 front sway bar: 31 35 2 284 460 2. M5 Competition front sway bar: 31 35 7 850 119 Both are 26mm on center area, side area is 30mm, but competition front center area 26mm is just shorter than normal M5. 3. M550dx/650ix rear sway bar: 33 55 6 791 932 plus Bushings, two: 33 55 6 788 630 Fronts: 24mm (stock) --> 26mm (M5) Rear: 14mm (stock) --> 16mm (M550d/F13) Picture of H&R set: |
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