Is there an upgrade to active Roll Stabilization?
11-18-2009, 08:47 AM
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I've got a 545i W/ sport package that comes with Active Roll Stabilization. Is there a popular sway bar package out there that is superior to this? Is it practical considering there may be cumputer sensors involved with the stock setup?
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11-18-2009, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Deano' post='1057483' date='Nov 18 2009, 11:47 AM
I've got a 545i W/ sport package that comes with Active Roll Stabilization. Is there a popular sway bar package out there that is superior to this? Is it practical considering there may be cumputer sensors involved with the stock setup?
Thanks,
Dean
Thanks,
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Dinan did have an upgrade... but I don't see it any more. They were new Mounts for the "ARS"
Can't just swap sways out....
11-18-2009, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Deano' post='1057483' date='Nov 18 2009, 10:47 AM
I've got a 545i W/ sport package that comes with Active Roll Stabilization. Is there a popular sway bar package out there that is superior to this?
What wheels/tires are you running?
11-18-2009, 03:54 PM
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I wish the XI's came with it ....the one big thing I miss on the 535i
11-18-2009, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SilberGrauE60' post='1057742' date='Nov 18 2009, 05:03 PM
Just curious what, if any, are your complaints with ARS?
What wheels/tires are you running?
What wheels/tires are you running?
I can't remember anyone upgrading the sport model active sway bar system. Inquiring minds want to know.
11-18-2009, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Deano' post='1057908' date='Nov 18 2009, 06:54 PM
No real complaints. In fact I've been pretty happy with my handling. I've got a 545 auto sport with staggered 18's and dunlop dirrezza's. I thought my car handled great until a recent autocross I got a ride in a 1988 M3, modified w/ r compound 225 tires all around. I could'nt believe the cornering forces and traction this car had. My helmet was wacking into his door frame during hard corners. It was a real eye opener.
I can't remember anyone upgrading the sport model active sway bar system. Inquiring minds want to know.
I can't remember anyone upgrading the sport model active sway bar system. Inquiring minds want to know.
11-18-2009, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='1057910' date='Nov 18 2009, 07:56 PM
no matter what you change/do, a 5 series will never come close to handling like the old m3. the m3 is a lot smaller and lighter.
But I would say if you want to increase the already good handling you should buy R-Comps for your 545i or buy a porsche and put R-Comps on it as well
11-18-2009, 04:55 PM
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The reason for the ARS is that the car stays flatter in turns but lets the suspension be more compliant while going straight. You can definatley get a better setup for autocross, but you will lose compliance on the street. I do agree that you still wont have the handling of the 88 M3.
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