Sway bars

[///Mobbin]

Has anyone tried the aFe sway bars yet?

[xander_g]

+1 for Dinan

[monterey]

Originally Posted by admranger

I will try that once I get an adjustable end link as the stock Dinan one doesn't really work on the lowest setting. Oddest thing I've ever seen from Dinan.

i finally solved my clunking issue by buying the turner adjustable links. i had to order nearly 1" shorter than dinan's shortest setting. this is indeed the strangest thing ive encountered also. why do they make something that doesnt work?

[bigjae1976]

Originally Posted by monterey

i finally solved my clunking issue by buying the turner adjustable links. i had to order nearly 1" shorter than dinan's shortest setting. this is indeed the strangest thing ive encountered also. why do they make something that doesnt work?

Not the first aftermarket part that will suck...won't be the last.

[admranger]

Originally Posted by monterey

i finally solved my clunking issue by buying the turner adjustable links. i had to order nearly 1" shorter than dinan's shortest setting. this is indeed the strangest thing ive encountered also. why do they make something that doesnt work?

Maybe Dinan springs are a bit longer than Eibach springs? I'm running Eibach and that's basically all I can think of as to why the end links are longer.

[///MPower15]

Originally Posted by monterey

i finally solved my clunking issue by buying the turner adjustable links. i had to order nearly 1" shorter than dinan's shortest setting. this is indeed the strangest thing ive encountered also. why do they make something that doesnt work?

What size did you order? I have 12-13" and I feel like I might have to go shorter.

[monterey]

Originally Posted by ///MPower15

What size did you order? I have 12-13" and I feel like I might have to go shorter.

i got the 320 to 335mm.

[MTBislife]

There is a metric TON of excellent info in this thread! Thank you guys for putting your years of experience with this chassis out there for everyone to benefit from.

[NOLA_70002]

I am considering the Hotchkis swaybar.
Anyone try them?

[XCUSE_M3]

Originally Posted by NOLA_70002

I am considering the Hotchkis swaybar.
Anyone try them?

Have mine sitting in the living room. Installing them this weekend with diff and subframe bushings.

[///Mobbin]

Originally Posted by XCUSE_M3

Have mine sitting in the living room. Installing them this weekend with diff and subframe bushings.

Planning to do the same soon, curious what diff bushings you went with?

[XCUSE_M3]

Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

Planning to do the same soon, curious what diff bushings you went with?

Turner solid. They were 30$ and could not pass them up.

[XCUSE_M3]

Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

Planning to do the same soon, curious what diff bushings you went with?

Pic

[NOLA_70002]

Originally Posted by XCUSE_M3

Have mine sitting in the living room. Installing them this weekend with diff and subframe bushings.

SWEET!!

What you think about the kit so far?
High quality product?
Does it comes with everything needed for the mods or additional parts are required?

[XCUSE_M3]

Originally Posted by NOLA_70002

SWEET!!

What you think about the kit so far?
High quality product?
Does it comes with everything needed for the mods or additional parts are required?

Everything looks good. Like I said going to install this weekend. Pairing them with MCS 2WRC which the dampers are still being built. When ordering I would get front endlinks but like most kits comes with bushings and mounting points with grease fittings. I currently have the Dinan front Bar.

[SkysTheLimit]

Is there any final conclusion here with the Dinan bar install?

The endlinks that come with the bar are not useful?

I haven't installed mine yet so would be helpful to know if I have to spring for some other endlinks.

[XCUSE_M3]

Originally Posted by SkysTheLimit

Is there any final conclusion here with the Dinan bar install?

The endlinks that come with the bar are not useful?

I haven't installed mine yet so would be helpful to know if I have to spring for some other endlinks.

I have them installed on my car currently. They are defiantly big and bulky compared to the BW ones i'm about to install with my new bars.

[///Mobbin]

Curious what install method you are using for the sub-frame, letting it hang or removing entirely?

[XCUSE_M3]

Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

Curious what install method you are using for the sub-frame, letting it hang or removing entirely?

I will add pictures but i work at BMW dealer so i'm a little spoiled.

[XCUSE_M3]

Ended up completely removing. Also if I was doing it at home would have done it the same way, would be to hard to press in the new bushings (or lack there of bushings now lol) with it up still. Also to go in I used some silicone lube and bushing went in with ease. As far as sway bars only got the rear one on today, gonna do the front when I do the coil overs. But the sway bar does look great and can't wait for a track day to give the new mods a test.

[nodemgr]

Thanks for all the help/info in this thread.

If anyone's looking for a good deal on a handling package, Dinan(seller dinanengineering) is selling their old packages(no longer listed in catalog) on fleabay really cheap right now, but there are only a few left. I snagged one - the stage 3 handling kit for E92 w/EDC is $850+tax shipped. I believe there is 1 left for E92 and maybe more for E90...also stage 2/1 kits. Considering the swaybar alone is $500+, this is a steal.

[MShift]

So now we order a (single) bar for $514 (insane for a single piece bar) for the included endlinks not to work and have to order endlinks from another company? I'll pass. What is the best option that isn't Dinan?