[Mvez]

I chatted with Bimmerworld about the Hotchkis bars. They partnered with them to make them, that's why they aren't listed anywhere else, and are pretty much brand new. The price is outstanding for a high quality set of bars.

Given the problems RD Sport has had of late, I was hesitant as well. Although I did like that their front bar was 2mm smaller than the Hotchkis.

I went ahead and calculated the % stiffness over stock (soft to hard), for reference. BW lists the Hotchkis roll rates but not compared to stock. I asked them to update their site, as it would be beneficial.

Stock swaybare rate: F: 194 lb/in R: 112 lb/in

Hotchkis:

Front 4 way adjustable- 295 lbs/in (52%) , 335 lbs/in (73%), 380 lbs/in (96%), 435 lbs/in (125%)
Rear 3 way adjustable - 175 lbs/in (56%), 195 lbs/in (74%), 215 lbs/in (92%)

Front: Ø1.25” x .156”wall (Ø32mm x 4mm wall)
Rear: Ø1.00” x .156”wall (Ø25.4mm x 4mm wall)