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Installed M5 OEM reinforcement pull rod

Old May 2, 2011 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Isaiah_Charles
Where did you get them from?
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Old May 2, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mmitev
Thanks for testing and posting this Ricky, I've been toying with this idea for a long time!

A few important questions:
Were there any modifications needed to install them? Just need #15 and #17 screw, Direct bolt in.
Is the black plate in the middle new, or did you use your existing one? Existing one. But I mod and installed up side down.
Do you think I can still fit the middle UltraRacing bar with these pull rods in place? I don't think so
I'm not sure, but I think they mount to the points where these rods connect to the rear suspension? refer to drawing.
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Old May 2, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mmitev
And how much did they cost you? In Europe they are around 150-170 USD each..
In Hong Kong, less than that, around 120~130 USD each
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Old May 2, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ricky1329
Direct bolt in with #15 and # 17 screw.
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what is number 7 bars?
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Old May 2, 2011 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by pinguhk
Congrats ricky
I am very happy that you install these M5 bars, this proves that the e60 dose have some body roll and need bars if BMW makes them for the M5
Thanks. may correct and there are more rods for others Convertible 3 series and 6 series also.
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Old May 2, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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Old May 2, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by pinguhk
what is number 7 bars?
Take a look from E64, where the #7 and #11 located.
Installed M5 OEM reinforcement pull rod-dsc_0652.jpg
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Old May 2, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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The number "7" bars came standard on the E61 with a panoramic sunroof to help make up the loss of structural rigidity due to the very large sunroof. They attach to the body (last 1/3) of the underbody to part number "11" which itself attaches near the rear diff area. I would think they would also fit the E60 as well.



Originally Posted by pinguhk
what is number 7 bars?
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Old May 2, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by olivierfm
The number "7" bars came standard on the E61 with a panoramic sunroof to help make up the loss of structural rigidity due to the very large sunroof. They attach to the body (last 1/3) of the underbody to part number "11" which itself attaches near the rear diff area. I would think they would also fit the E60 as well.
so, are these bars already ON the e61 with panorama roof? if not, how do you feel they helped Ricky?... is it better cornering or less secondary vibrations/chassis flex?
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