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08-12-2012, 03:48 PM | #23 |
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E92/Coupe M3 uses a (26.5mm) M3 Front sway bar, the E93/Convertible M3 has a stiffer one (28mm). In this thread it seems the advice is to balance your suspension.
The stiffer option (E93/Convertible) on Mild or Stock suspension The less stiff or no change bar (E92/Coupe M3) bar on a car with a stronger more aggressive suspension.
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08-14-2012, 04:04 PM | #24 |
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No, the convertibles (E93) have a slightly larger bar than the coupes/sedans (E92/E90). So you can choose which one you want for the 1 series.
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08-14-2012, 10:20 PM | #26 |
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I am planning to use a hybrid setup, that is using up-rated shocks (Bilstein HD) and stock springs. I am thinking on the E93 M3 Bar. will that be anygood?
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08-15-2012, 11:32 PM | #28 |
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Installed my E93 M3 front swaybar and noticed absolutely NO improvement in handling.....and that was in conjunction with H&R Performance coilovers.
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08-17-2012, 10:44 PM | #29 |
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Did you do the bushing kit as well? The M3 ones are different did you reuse the old? I find there is much less roll and tighter steering.
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08-27-2012, 08:39 PM | #30 |
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I didn't notice much of a difference either until I went with 1in wider rims with 225/255's. Then as soon as I installed aftermarket suspension I was impressed. I came from an Evo 8 with coilovers though.
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Agreed. I think wider aftermarket wheels + a good set of non-RFTs will help much more in terms of handling.
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So would the e93 front sway bar work best for my setup? I have KW V1 coilovers with progressive spring rates. I am mostly street with occasional autocross/track. I also plan on putting in a LSD and M3 rear subframe bushings at the same time.
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Would like to hear your thoughts if you go with the stiffer bar...
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I went with front and rear m3 bars, e93 front, but I also did LSD (and front m3 bits and rear toe arms and BMW PS springs/struts). Had it a few months, LOVE it. Car is very balanced, LOTS of fun, no real negative impacts.
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