E93 M3 Front Sway on 2011 135i?

lavmugen · 06-21-2010, 01:00 PM

has anyone done this?

i just put mine on yesterday afternoon. No problem with the install. But later that night I was getting knocking noise from the front when going over large bumps/speed bumps when the suspension compresses. My mechanic said it might be hitting the control arm but wont have time to take a look until tomorrow.

Anyone else getting the same problem? I am assuming the 2011s have the same chassis and suspension, etc.

thez99 · 06-21-2010, 08:16 PM

Read something on another thread about someone getting knocking noises, turns out the bar was actually installed backwards or not in the right direction or something..are you using aftermarket links or stock?

Cuz5150 · 06-21-2010, 10:03 PM

hmmm.....did you get the right upper and lower M3 bushings? Get under the car and double check all of your part #'s. Check all the bolts....etc. Let us know what you find.

lavmugen · 06-21-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by thez99

Read something on another thread about someone getting knocking noises, turns out the bar was actually installed backwards or not in the right direction or something..are you using aftermarket links or stock?

i doubt it could be installed backwards.... but i'll check the possibility nonetheless. thank you!

lavmugen · 06-21-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuz5150

hmmm.....did you get the right upper and lower M3 bushings? Get under the car and double check all of your part #'s. Check all the bolts....etc. Let us know what you find.

thanks for the reply. i just checked the part no. for the bushings and they seem to be right
31352283968 and 31352283967.

they fit ok and the top bushing clicks/snaps into place on the bracket just fine.

i'll check the bolts to make sure they are tight. i'll check to see if there are any wear spots to see where the bar is knocking.....

thez99 · 06-21-2010, 10:34 PM

Well the reason i said about installing it backwards is if its knocking, thats either the bar hitting something (which would mean backwards install), or the endlinks are loose.

lavmugen · 06-21-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by thez99

Well the reason i said about installing it backwards is if its knocking, thats either the bar hitting something (which would mean backwards install), or the endlinks are loose.

with the way the bar is shaped (to go around the control arm) i dont think it's possible to install it backwards, i just checked and took some pictures...

it's not hitting the control arm, it's hitting something else....
i'll post pics.

lavmugen · 06-21-2010, 10:53 PM

thez99, i love you.

it's on backwards....

i just pulled out my stock bar and checked realoem.com

thanks dude!

thez99 · 06-21-2010, 11:09 PM

Cool man! This is exactly how this other dood installed his, and he came back n said "no way, i couldnt have installed it backwards", then he went out again n double checked and whoops!

Glad u got it fixed, let us know if it keeps knockin eh

ianc · 06-21-2010, 11:10 PM

Not backwards, upside down.

Yes, I was the poor sod who did it, and yes, you will get a clonking. Easy fix though; glad you found it...

ianc

thez99 · 06-21-2010, 11:23 PM

Yes you are a SOD, thanks for being there to fuck up and fix this guys fuck up in the unknowing process

Malinois · 06-22-2010, 01:03 PM

Heh Lavmugen, where did you get your swaybar from and if you don't mind, how much did it cost?

Thanks

lavmugen · 06-22-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Malinois

Heh Lavmugen, where did you get your swaybar from and if you don't mind, how much did it cost?

Thanks

i got it from TischerBMW online at getbmwpart.com

everything together was around $200 US.

Malinois · 06-22-2010, 04:59 PM

Thanks, that is way cheaper then here.

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lavmugen Private First Class 18 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2011 Superman 135i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	E93 M3 Front Sway on 2011 135i? has anyone done this? i just put mine on yesterday afternoon. No problem with the install. But later that night I was getting knocking noise from the front when going over large bumps/speed bumps when the suspension compresses. My mechanic said it might be hitting the control arm but wont have time to take a look until tomorrow. Anyone else getting the same problem? I am assuming the 2011s have the same chassis and suspension, etc.
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thez99 Colonel 152 Rep 2,757 Posts Drives: 2017 Audi A4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arden, NC iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW 135i [0.00]	Read something on another thread about someone getting knocking noises, turns out the bar was actually installed backwards or not in the right direction or something..are you using aftermarket links or stock?
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Cuz5150 Major 215 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: 06-M3ZHP/04-M3 Vert/02Duc998 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	hmmm.....did you get the right upper and lower M3 bushings? Get under the car and double check all of your part #'s. Check all the bolts....etc. Let us know what you find. __________________ -Diplomacy is saying, "nice doggie while trying to find a rock"- 07-Z4 coupe-Black/Black/6MT/sport/premium/X 04-M3 vert-Black/Imolla/6MT/Cold/Xenon/HK/ 06-M3 Coupe-Mystic/Black/6MT/ZCP/Xenon/HK/ 09-135i- AW/Bk-Lette/6MT/M-pac/Nav/Hi-Fi/Usb-Ipod/SOLD
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thez99 Colonel 152 Rep 2,757 Posts Drives: 2017 Audi A4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arden, NC iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW 135i [0.00]	Well the reason i said about installing it backwards is if its knocking, thats either the bar hitting something (which would mean backwards install), or the endlinks are loose.
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lavmugen Private First Class 18 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2011 Superman 135i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	thez99, i love you. it's on backwards.... i just pulled out my stock bar and checked realoem.com thanks dude!
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thez99 Colonel 152 Rep 2,757 Posts Drives: 2017 Audi A4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arden, NC iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW 135i [0.00]	Cool man! This is exactly how this other dood installed his, and he came back n said "no way, i couldnt have installed it backwards", then he went out again n double checked and whoops! Glad u got it fixed, let us know if it keeps knockin eh
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ianc Ex '87 Carrera 246 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: '10 TiAg 6MT 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Redwood Shores, California iTrader: (0)	Not backwards, upside down. Yes, I was the poor sod who did it, and yes, you will get a clonking. Easy fix though; glad you found it... ianc __________________ "I will tell you there is a big difference between driving money and driving blood, sweat and tears." - PorscheGuy79 "I got 328 loaner and was impressed with performance. It feels much faster than my 135i." - MOCKBA
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thez99 Colonel 152 Rep 2,757 Posts Drives: 2017 Audi A4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arden, NC iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW 135i [0.00]	Yes you are a SOD, thanks for being there to fuck up and fix this guys fuck up in the unknowing process
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Malinois Enlisted Member 6 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M Pkg, DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	Heh Lavmugen, where did you get your swaybar from and if you don't mind, how much did it cost? Thanks Last edited by Malinois; 06-22-2010 at 02:05 PM..
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Malinois Enlisted Member 6 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M Pkg, DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	Thanks, that is way cheaper then here.
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