adjustable sway bar links

miamie92m3 · 03-03-2010, 05:48 PM

Does anyone know if there is a company making these for the e92 M3? My mechanic says the factory ones are plastic, non-adjustable and total crap which is causing a clanking noise when I go over bumps.

STALKER · 03-03-2010, 06:03 PM

Try Bimmerworld.

miamie92m3 · 03-03-2010, 06:38 PM

The folks from Ground Control came through and have them.

zsapphire7 · 03-03-2010, 07:22 PM

how much did they say theirs were?

Jaypod · 03-03-2010, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zsapphire7

how much did they say theirs were?

$120 at bimmerworld

BarryC · 03-03-2010, 07:49 PM

I've got a set of the BW links that I'll sell for $75 plus shipping so pm me if you're interested.

Thx,
BC

rzm3 · 03-03-2010, 08:26 PM

Um, the factory front sways are cast aluminum, weight optimized, and are no way plastic...

I also have GC adjustable sways. Pretty solid design, but heavier vs. OE.

Ask your mechanic why he thinks the sway links are clunking... From your sig you have Dinan springs? There is no way that a properly installed kit would make a clanking noise.

miamie92m3 · 03-04-2010, 12:22 AM

the oem sway bar links are non adjustable and have plastic in the ball joint part that swivels. I'm not a technical guy (i.e. I'm not trying to undermine anyone's knowledge here) but i can personally say the guy that mentors me in regards to all mods is a very experienced BMW owner and racer who has owned multiple BMW's all the way from 2002's to e46 race cars spanning 30+ years. Our mechanic was a head tech and engineer on BMW race teams in the 1970's and still works on the cars. He showed me an OEM sway bar link and there is plastic in the component. My car was taken to two different dealerships and they both confirmed the loud metal clanking that occurs on both sides and went through a number of troubleshooting procedures. they both said its likely the crummy non-adjustable oem sway bar link and its happening under load on either side of the car (especially when hitting road reflectors). My mechanic also echoed this opinion and recommended I try the adjustable versions. We will see........

rzm3 · 03-04-2010, 11:40 PM

Do yourself a favor. Start a poll and ask how many owners w/ aftermarket springs have clanking noise due to sway links.

elm3 · 03-05-2010, 07:00 AM

I think that the clanking noise the OP are experiencing is the springs not sitted correctly on the sturts. The sway bars will not make the noise unless the tech did not put them correctly. I got H&Rs on my car and I do not have any noise coming out of my suspension what so ever. Just my 0.02cents

miamie92m3 · 03-05-2010, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rldzhao

Do yourself a favor. Start a poll and ask how many owners w/ aftermarket springs have clanking noise due to sway links.

springs are seated correctly. Already checked. Again..... I'm not saying I'm an expert here at all. I also don't need the attitude buddy. This is supposed to be a friendly forum. I will be sure to report back after the install.

05SCM33 · 03-06-2010, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miamie92m3

springs are seated correctly. Already checked. Again..... I'm not saying I'm an expert here at all. I also don't need the attitude buddy. This is supposed to be a friendly forum. I will be sure to report back after the install.

I don't think there is any attitude here; some of us are simply sceptical of your mechanic's concusion given our experience with lowering springs and the OEM end links . . . . You might want to get a second opinion, that's all.

consolidated · 03-06-2010, 07:08 AM

Test it by disconnecting one side of each bar, then switch.

03-03-2010, 05:48 PM	#1
miamie92m3 Private First Class 28 Rep 176 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	adjustable sway bar links Does anyone know if there is a company making these for the e92 M3? My mechanic says the factory ones are plastic, non-adjustable and total crap which is causing a clanking noise when I go over bumps.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

03-03-2010, 06:03 PM	#2
STALKER Brigadier General 169 Rep 3,831 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, Golf R Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (5)	Try Bimmerworld. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-03-2010, 06:38 PM	#3
miamie92m3 Private First Class 28 Rep 176 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	The folks from Ground Control came through and have them.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-03-2010, 07:22 PM	#4
zsapphire7 Colonel 104 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 08 e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (21)	how much did they say theirs were?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-03-2010, 07:49 PM	#6
BarryC Major 121 Rep 1,198 Posts Drives: '15 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kernersville NC iTrader: (12)	I've got a set of the BW links that I'll sell for $75 plus shipping so pm me if you're interested. Thx, BC __________________ '15 M3, '16 911 Turbo S Cab
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-03-2010, 08:26 PM	#7
rzm3 Moderator 673 Rep 4,737 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (18)	Um, the factory front sways are cast aluminum, weight optimized, and are no way plastic... I also have GC adjustable sways. Pretty solid design, but heavier vs. OE. Ask your mechanic why he thinks the sway links are clunking... From your sig you have Dinan springs? There is no way that a properly installed kit would make a clanking noise.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-04-2010, 12:22 AM	#8
miamie92m3 Private First Class 28 Rep 176 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	the oem sway bar links are non adjustable and have plastic in the ball joint part that swivels. I'm not a technical guy (i.e. I'm not trying to undermine anyone's knowledge here) but i can personally say the guy that mentors me in regards to all mods is a very experienced BMW owner and racer who has owned multiple BMW's all the way from 2002's to e46 race cars spanning 30+ years. Our mechanic was a head tech and engineer on BMW race teams in the 1970's and still works on the cars. He showed me an OEM sway bar link and there is plastic in the component. My car was taken to two different dealerships and they both confirmed the loud metal clanking that occurs on both sides and went through a number of troubleshooting procedures. they both said its likely the crummy non-adjustable oem sway bar link and its happening under load on either side of the car (especially when hitting road reflectors). My mechanic also echoed this opinion and recommended I try the adjustable versions. We will see........
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-04-2010, 11:40 PM	#9
rzm3 Moderator 673 Rep 4,737 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (18)	Do yourself a favor. Start a poll and ask how many owners w/ aftermarket springs have clanking noise due to sway links.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-05-2010, 07:00 AM	#10
elm3 ///M Fan 366 Rep 2,159 Posts Drives: '09 E92 M3 IB/'17 f85 X5M LBB Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canton, GA. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW / X5M [9.00] 2009 E92 M3 [10.00] 2004 Yamaha R1 [10.00]	I think that the clanking noise the OP are experiencing is the springs not sitted correctly on the sturts. The sway bars will not make the noise unless the tech did not put them correctly. I got H&Rs on my car and I do not have any noise coming out of my suspension what so ever. Just my 0.02cents __________________ '09 E92 ///M3 Interlagos Blue,6MT,Silver Novillo Leather,CF Trim,Premium Package,Technology Package,Cold Weather Package,Premium Sound,19"Wheels,Moonroof-Toy/'17 X5M, Long Beach Blue, Executive Package,Technology Package, Lighting Package, Driver Assist, Full Mughello Red Interior, 21" wheels-Toy/'14 535i with M Sport and 19" wheels-Daily
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-06-2010, 07:08 AM	#13
consolidated Lieutenant Colonel 205 Rep 1,864 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 Porsche GT4 [0.00] 1999 Porsche Spec B ... [0.00] 2014 Ram 1500 Laram ... [0.00] 2007 Porsche GT3 RS [10.00] 2013 Tesla Model S 85 [0.00]	Test it by disconnecting one side of each bar, then switch.
	Appreciate 0 Quote