Interest in a Hotchkis Front Swaybar GB?

akak1997 · 03-23-2009, 08:00 PM

Just got my tracking confirm... the sway bar is gonna get here tomorrow (I think)

too bad I won't have the tools and time to install it until later next week... damn...

Citizen Z · 03-23-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by akak1997

Just got my tracking confirm... the sway bar is gonna get here tomorrow (I think)

too bad I won't have the tools and time to install it until later next week... damn...

Me too... it'll arrive on the 26th. I think I'll install it the same time I reinstall the catted downpipes. Once you get the car on the lift, stuff is super easy to access down there. I could probably get them swapped in 40 minutes.

rcracer_tx · 03-23-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Citizen Z

Me too... it'll arrive on the 26th.

Just got the email as well

My135 · 03-24-2009, 01:17 PM

Just got the tracking number. Mine should be here this Friday 27; but don't have time to install this weekend and the next 4 weekend neither. It is because I will be in Hong Kong and China the next 4 weeks for vacation.

ridin135 · 03-24-2009, 01:47 PM

Darn still haven't gotten my email

akak1997 · 03-24-2009, 08:46 PM

Got Mine

I wanna install them now.. *sigh*

philaf_666 · 03-24-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ridin135

Darn still haven't gotten my email

Me neither... can't wait for it!! I was planning to install it this weekend. I hope it's going to be here in time!

Citizen Z · 03-24-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by akak1997

Got Mine

I wanna install them now.. *sigh*

If you have a lift you could have them swapped in less than an hour. Just use an electric drill with a 8mm socket to remove the belly pan; you'll save about 6 minutes right there.

akak1997 · 03-24-2009, 10:18 PM

yeah, if I've a lift, everything would be easy. Just jacking the front end up with jack+stands will probably take 20mins...then lowering it back down is another 20mins.. ROFL

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Originally Posted by Citizen Z

If you have a lift you could have them swapped in less than an hour. Just use an electric drill with a 8mm socket to remove the belly pan; you'll save about 6 minutes right there.

My135 · 03-25-2009, 02:24 PM

This would be a piece of cake for me. My son works for Honda and he is going to install it for me.

philaf_666 · 03-25-2009, 04:58 PM

Has everyone received their tracking code? Still nothing for me...

ridin135 · 03-25-2009, 06:17 PM

Same and I am going out of town Sunday for a month. I was hoping to get them by saturday looks like I won't get it.

dyong · 03-25-2009, 07:06 PM

I am getting mine tomorrow.

gotcone.com · 03-26-2009, 11:33 AM

No tracking code fore me yet either...

SlickShift · 03-26-2009, 05:10 PM

So it looks like the front bar comes with new endlinks?

wu2x · 03-26-2009, 05:18 PM

Yes it comes with new endlinks (got my package yesterday, woot!).

For the people without confirmations yet, my shipping email came from fedex directly from Hotchkis. They are shipping based in order of payment received afaik (looks like akak1997 jumped on it before I did

Citizen Z · 03-26-2009, 06:52 PM

God damnit, I just figured out that the rubbing and grinding I'm experiencing are because I installed the sway upside down. How the hell did I make that mistake! The sway is supposed to go OVER the steering rack control arms, not under. Sheesh. I hope I haven't damaged anything permanently. I won't be able to fix it until tomorrow though...

MINI135i · 03-26-2009, 10:45 PM

Got it today. Installed it tonight. Snowing here in Denver, so no testing for a day or two....

I actually kept the stock endlinks in place for simplicity. I am running a full TC Kline coilover set up with near 3 degrees of negative camber and have set the ride height equal on both sides so there was no preload on the bar. We shall see how they fair.

My135 · 03-27-2009, 02:03 PM

Are you suppose to install the new end link or it doesn't matter to keep the old one? What is the advantage to keep the old one, save installation time?

gotcone.com · 03-27-2009, 05:15 PM

Any idea when all the orders will be shipped by? Was hoping to have it and get it installed this weekend for the first autocross of the year on Sunday in our region, obviously not going to happen...

wu2x · 03-27-2009, 05:16 PM

I don't know, I can ask Harold and see what's up though.

wu2x · 03-27-2009, 05:24 PM

I just got a response from Harold:

"Apparently, the bars are ready to go, but some they are short of some hardware. 14+ front kits on 1addicts list and 5+ front and rear kits on E90post is a large order for any manufacture to fill.

Hotchkis say early to mid next week for the last batch to ship."

03-23-2009, 08:00 PM	#89
akak1997 Major 62 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: BMW 135 @ 135mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Just got my tracking confirm... the sway bar is gonna get here tomorrow (I think) too bad I won't have the tools and time to install it until later next week... damn...
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03-24-2009, 01:17 PM	#92
My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Just got the tracking number. Mine should be here this Friday 27; but don't have time to install this weekend and the next 4 weekend neither. It is because I will be in Hong Kong and China the next 4 weeks for vacation. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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03-24-2009, 01:47 PM	#93
ridin135 Colonel 131 Rep 2,408 Posts Drives: Depends on the day Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville iTrader: (7)	Darn still haven't gotten my email
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03-24-2009, 08:46 PM	#94
akak1997 Major 62 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: BMW 135 @ 135mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Got Mine I wanna install them now.. sigh
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03-25-2009, 02:24 PM	#98
My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	This would be a piece of cake for me. My son works for Honda and he is going to install it for me. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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03-25-2009, 04:58 PM	#99
philaf_666 Philaf_666 14 Rep 163 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2008 iTrader: (0)	Has everyone received their tracking code? Still nothing for me...
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03-25-2009, 06:17 PM	#100
ridin135 Colonel 131 Rep 2,408 Posts Drives: Depends on the day Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville iTrader: (7)	Same and I am going out of town Sunday for a month. I was hoping to get them by saturday looks like I won't get it.
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03-25-2009, 07:06 PM	#101
dyong Enthusiast 12 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (1)	I am getting mine tomorrow.
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03-26-2009, 11:33 AM	#102
gotcone.com Private First Class 22 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 128i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Papillion, NE iTrader: (2)	No tracking code fore me yet either... __________________ 2008 BMW 128i \| 2006 Mitsubishi EVO IX \| 1995 BMW M3 \| 1987 BMW 325is Gotcone.com: Autocross/Rallycross Photos & more
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03-26-2009, 05:10 PM	#103
SlickShift Lieutenant Colonel 323 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: '11 BMW E90 M3 ZCP, '21 X5 ZMP Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (7)	So it looks like the front bar comes with new endlinks? __________________ -Nick 2018 BMW 440i - M Sport, Exec Glacier Silver Metallic/Coral Red Dakota Retired: '00 323i, '06 325Ci, '09 135i, '06 Z4M Roadster, '93 525i, '76 2002, '14 X1, '14 M235i, '16 X4, '16 435i
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03-26-2009, 05:18 PM	#104
wu2x Captain 35 Rep 717 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Yes it comes with new endlinks (got my package yesterday, woot!). For the people without confirmations yet, my shipping email came from fedex directly from Hotchkis. They are shipping based in order of payment received afaik (looks like akak1997 jumped on it before I did
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03-26-2009, 06:52 PM	#105
Citizen Z Alpine Master 109 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: '08 135i AW Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (1)	God damnit, I just figured out that the rubbing and grinding I'm experiencing are because I installed the sway upside down. How the hell did I make that mistake! The sway is supposed to go OVER the steering rack control arms, not under. Sheesh. I hope I haven't damaged anything permanently. I won't be able to fix it until tomorrow though... __________________ Alpine White with Taupe Leather 135i, Sports Package, Heated Seats, Comfort Access, iPod Adapter Fastness: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252727
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03-26-2009, 10:45 PM	#106
MINI135i Second Lieutenant 139 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C and 2013 FR-S Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (2)	Got it today. Installed it tonight. Snowing here in Denver, so no testing for a day or two.... I actually kept the stock endlinks in place for simplicity. I am running a full TC Kline coilover set up with near 3 degrees of negative camber and have set the ride height equal on both sides so there was no preload on the bar. We shall see how they fair.
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03-27-2009, 02:03 PM	#107
My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Are you suppose to install the new end link or it doesn't matter to keep the old one? What is the advantage to keep the old one, save installation time? __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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03-27-2009, 05:15 PM	#108
gotcone.com Private First Class 22 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 128i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Papillion, NE iTrader: (2)	Any idea when all the orders will be shipped by? Was hoping to have it and get it installed this weekend for the first autocross of the year on Sunday in our region, obviously not going to happen... __________________ 2008 BMW 128i \| 2006 Mitsubishi EVO IX \| 1995 BMW M3 \| 1987 BMW 325is Gotcone.com: Autocross/Rallycross Photos & more
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03-27-2009, 05:16 PM	#109
wu2x Captain 35 Rep 717 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I don't know, I can ask Harold and see what's up though.
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03-27-2009, 05:24 PM	#110
wu2x Captain 35 Rep 717 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I just got a response from Harold: "Apparently, the bars are ready to go, but some they are short of some hardware. 14+ front kits on 1addicts list and 5+ front and rear kits on E90post is a large order for any manufacture to fill. Hotchkis say early to mid next week for the last batch to ship."
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