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Hind · 03-23-2011, 04:49 PM

I just installed my E93 Front Sway Bar, which I received VERY FAST from Dan at United BMW. Had the advantage of using a lift again (thanks *#@% Dealership!). Anyway, due to sway coming so early I wasn't prepared with my Nikon, so had to take pix with my iphone. Install was pretty straight forward.

Overall results were noticeable. Turns feel much more flat, no more "swaying".

E93 Parts

Getting Set-up

Removing the Million Bolts

Un-Mounting the Brackets

Get out of There!

OEM vs. E93. Not much visible difference.

Lightweight Mod

Gently Now...

Snap-On!

Ready to Mount

Can I Drive it Yet?

Re-attaching to Sway Arms

Righty Tighty

Almost There...

Finished!

miro2296 · 03-23-2011, 06:51 PM

looks pretty straight forward, thanks for sharing! I sooo need to do this mod!

ulrichd · 03-23-2011, 08:41 PM

Did you get the e93 M3 Coupe or Convertible bar? There is a difference in diameter. Also might want to post this in the DIY section.

Hind · 03-23-2011, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ulrichd

Did you get the e93 M3 Coupe or Convertible bar? There is a difference in diameter. Also might want to post this in the DIY section.

I believe this bar is an OEM M3 part, E93 is a 3 series convertible.

1trip5 · 03-23-2011, 10:32 PM

DIY section, just sayin.

e90sexion · 03-24-2011, 01:39 AM

yeah it looks like e93 bar, it has kink in the middle.

escobar929 · 03-24-2011, 06:32 AM

thanks for the pics, very doable DIY project

you are very lucky to have access to a lift

achtungE30 · 03-24-2011, 08:57 AM

Great thread. Thank you!

Kamal · 04-01-2011, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxnix

Torque values for the DIY crowd?

Yea, I'm thinking of ordering one... what are the torque values!?

Kamal · 04-01-2011, 10:50 AM

Nevermind... a bit of search goes a long way... end links are torqued to 31 ft-lbs.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217262

larryn · 04-01-2011, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamal

Nevermind... a bit of search goes a long way... end links are torqued to 31 ft-lbs.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217262

Excellent DIY ya got posted there!

RC3 · 04-01-2011, 01:04 PM

very interesting.

KingOfJericho · 04-01-2011, 04:52 PM

Ordered!

doublevanosrc · 04-01-2011, 04:57 PM

THANK YOU!!!

Hind · 04-01-2011, 05:44 PM

Thanks for the comments!

burger16b · 04-01-2011, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miro2296

looks pretty straight forward, thanks for sharing! I sooo need to do this mod!

+1

freshwhite335 · 04-01-2011, 07:56 PM

really need to do this

py0413 · 04-01-2011, 08:35 PM

did you get this installed at dealership? if so, how much did they charge you?

Hind · 04-02-2011, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by py0413

did you get this installed at dealership? if so, how much did they charge you?

Yes it was installed at a dealership, but my friend works there and we took it there during off hours to access the lifts. Charge? Zip... Its about who you know!

JHS130 · 04-03-2011, 06:30 AM

I'm guessing the sway bar is hollow?
and whats the difference in diameter between the coupe and convertible?
Anyways great write up!

bozola · 04-03-2011, 07:52 AM

The sway bar is not hollow. It's actually pretty heavy.

Specs:
E82 = 26.5mm with 19mm pinch
E92 = 26.5mm with zero pinch
E93 = 28.0mm with 26.5mm pinch

I highly recommend it.

03-23-2011, 04:49 PM	#1
Hind ///Mmmm Drives: '09 BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 779 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	E93 Front Sway Bar Install & Pics (56k Death) I just installed my E93 Front Sway Bar, which I received VERY FAST from Dan at United BMW. Had the advantage of using a lift again (thanks #@% Dealership!). Anyway, due to sway coming so early I wasn't prepared with my Nikon, so had to take pix with my iphone. Install was pretty straight forward. Overall results were noticeable. Turns feel much more flat, no more "swaying". E93 Parts* Getting Set-up Removing the Million Bolts Un-Mounting the Brackets Get out of There! OEM vs. E93. Not much visible difference. Lightweight Mod Gently Now... Snap-On! Ready to Mount Can I Drive it Yet? Re-attaching to Sway Arms Righty Tighty Almost There... Finished! __________________ ///135i LeMans - 12.710 @ 108 MPH Riss Racing OCC, Shadowline Grills, Magnaflow Axle-Back, JB4, ETS FMIC, BMS DCI, BMW Perf Sideskirts, BMS 12/10 Spacers, E93 Front Sway, BMS Clutch Stop PDC Flickr YouTube
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03-23-2011, 06:51 PM	#2
miro2296 Colonel Drives: '08 Montego Blue BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 2,020 iTrader: (0)	looks pretty straight forward, thanks for sharing! I sooo need to do this mod! __________________ ------------------------------------- BMW 135i/6 Speed/Montego Blue/Formula One Ceramic Tint/JB4/19 inch Iconz 880Z(19X8.5 & 19X10)/Nitto NT555 225/35 & 265/30/E93 M3 front sway bar

03-23-2011, 10:32 PM	#5
1trip5 Captain Drives: Emme Tres Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 621 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2002 BMW M3 [0.00]	DIY section, just sayin. __________________ E46 M3

03-24-2011, 01:39 AM	#6
e90sexion E 9 0 S E X I O N Drives: like old times Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver/WA Posts: 5,255 iTrader: (16)	yeah it looks like e93 bar, it has kink in the middle. __________________ KW \| VOLK TE37SL \| RECARO \| BMW PE

03-24-2011, 08:57 AM	#8
achtungE30 I can has my 135i! Drives: '08 135, '08 X3, '87 e30s52 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 2,905 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135is [4.75] 2010 Cooper S [5.00] 1991 318is [5.00]	Great thread. Thank you! __________________ - Frank My 2008 135i Euro Delivery Thread: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219422 May 2011 Self-Photoshoot Part 1: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=529573 My E30 S52 Mtech 1 Vert build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=229347

03-23-2011, 08:41 PM	#3
ulrichd Colonel Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,023 iTrader: (5)	Did you get the e93 M3 Coupe or Convertible bar? There is a difference in diameter. Also might want to post this in the DIY section.

03-24-2011, 06:32 AM	#7
escobar929 Brigadier General Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 4,098 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2010 135i [3.50]	thanks for the pics, very doable DIY project you are very lucky to have access to a lift

04-01-2011, 10:50 AM	#10
Kamal Indian Stig Drives: '11 328i ZMP, '12 CBR250r Join Date: May 2008 Location: StL/CoMO Posts: 1,007 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [3.78] 2011 BMW 328i [4.00]	Nevermind... a bit of search goes a long way... end links are torqued to 31 ft-lbs. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217262 __________________ 2008 E82 N54 \|\| Stage 2 -------- Gone to a good home.

04-01-2011, 01:04 PM	#12
RC3 Colonel Drives: F10 528i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 2,795 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 F10 528i [5.00]	very interesting. __________________ 2011 F10 528i Black Sapphire / Oyster Black 2000 E46 325ci Cabrio Titanium Silver / Black - retired 1997 E36/7 Z3 Montreal Blue / Black - retired

04-01-2011, 04:52 PM	#13
KingOfJericho Brigadier General Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 4,223 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [4.50]	Ordered! __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2010 S4 Current \| 2010 BMW 135i GONE \| 2008 VW GTI SOLD \| 2006 Lotus Exige SOLD

04-01-2011, 04:57 PM	#14
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04-01-2011, 05:44 PM	#15
Hind ///Mmmm Drives: '09 BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 779 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Thanks for the comments! __________________ ///135i LeMans - 12.710 @ 108 MPH Riss Racing OCC, Shadowline Grills, Magnaflow Axle-Back, JB4, ETS FMIC, BMS DCI, BMW Perf Sideskirts, BMS 12/10 Spacers, E93 Front Sway, BMS Clutch Stop PDC Flickr YouTube

04-01-2011, 07:56 PM	#17
freshwhite335 Colonel Drives: 2011 135i DCT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ponte Vedra Beach/Orlando, FL Posts: 2,824 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	really need to do this __________________ 2011 135i DCT Jet Black/Black/Grey Poplar ZMP, ZPP, ZCV, ZVP, ZCW, 609, Sirius LCI Blacklines, BMWP Grilles, Ziza Interior Lights

04-01-2011, 08:35 PM	#18
py0413 Captain Drives: 2012 M5 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC Posts: 934 iTrader: (2)	did you get this installed at dealership? if so, how much did they charge you? __________________ Must stop eating..............

04-03-2011, 06:30 AM	#20
JHS130 Private First Class Drives: BSM 130i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 128 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 130i [0.00]	I'm guessing the sway bar is hollow? and whats the difference in diameter between the coupe and convertible? Anyways great write up!

04-03-2011, 07:52 AM	#21
bozola Unloved BMW Addict Drives: 1 08 1 28 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: King County WA Posts: 1,044 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 Z3 2.8 [5.00] 2008 128i [0.00] 1998 318ti [5.00]	The sway bar is not hollow. It's actually pretty heavy. Specs: E82 = 26.5mm with 19mm pinch E92 = 26.5mm with zero pinch E93 = 28.0mm with 26.5mm pinch I highly recommend it. __________________ 2008 128 Montego Blue/Premium/Sport/Cold/Step/Paddles/iPod/Xenons/Rubber/Rear Fogs/Performance Exhaust/E92 Sway

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