M5 anti sway bars - EBC Redstuff brake pads
03-22-2008, 02:57 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
I've been looking to improve the roll characteristics on my 545i especially at slow/medium speeds and something that would ultimately complement the Eibach prokit I had installed some time ago. I was initially looking at the H&R bars but found a sweet deal on a rear M5 anti sway bar and just bought a new front one. Came out reasonable at 350euros with install.
After exiting the dealer and taking a few sharp corners, the difference becomes immediately apparent (especially having driven the previous setup for over 3 years) - it's impressive what difference a few mm in diameter makes !
Car feels tighter and very docile than ever before - hardly any roll at low/medium speeds and very composed up high - it's great - very recommended !
Haven't really got much to say on the Redstuff - still bedding them. I'm hoping for reduced fade as they apparently have high temp resistance, we'll see.
Front M5 stabilator specs:
Rear M5 stabilator specs:
and the old ones:
After exiting the dealer and taking a few sharp corners, the difference becomes immediately apparent (especially having driven the previous setup for over 3 years) - it's impressive what difference a few mm in diameter makes !
Car feels tighter and very docile than ever before - hardly any roll at low/medium speeds and very composed up high - it's great - very recommended !
Haven't really got much to say on the Redstuff - still bedding them. I'm hoping for reduced fade as they apparently have high temp resistance, we'll see.
Front M5 stabilator specs:
Rear M5 stabilator specs:
and the old ones:
03-22-2008, 05:11 AM
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Congrads with the mods, Andy!
Hav heard EBC red will squeek a lot, hope that wont happen on yours..
pls update us how you feel with the pads
Nice one
Hav heard EBC red will squeek a lot, hope that wont happen on yours..
pls update us how you feel with the pads
Nice one
03-22-2008, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='548990' date='Mar 22 2008, 06:57 AM
I've been looking to improve the roll characteristics on my 545i especially at slow/medium speeds and something that would ultimately complement the Eibach prokit I had installed some time ago. I was initially looking at the H&R bars but found a sweet deal on a rear M5 anti sway bar and just bought a new front one. Came out reasonable at 350euros with install.
After exiting the dealer and taking a few sharp corners, the difference becomes immediately apparent (especially having driven the previous setup for over 3 years) - it's impressive what difference a few mm in diameter makes !
Car feels tighter and very docile than ever before - hardly any roll at low/medium speeds and very composed up high - it's great - very recommended !
Haven't really got much to say on the Redstuff - still bedding them. I'm hoping for reduced fade as they apparently have high temp resistance, we'll see.
After exiting the dealer and taking a few sharp corners, the difference becomes immediately apparent (especially having driven the previous setup for over 3 years) - it's impressive what difference a few mm in diameter makes !
Car feels tighter and very docile than ever before - hardly any roll at low/medium speeds and very composed up high - it's great - very recommended !
Haven't really got much to say on the Redstuff - still bedding them. I'm hoping for reduced fade as they apparently have high temp resistance, we'll see.
03-22-2008, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by fvicente' post='549016' date='Mar 22 2008, 03:12 PM
do you have the active roll stabilization on your car?
His signature didn't help .
EDIT :
No, he cannot have Dynamic Drive Control (the best E60 device!) :
They are alternative ( http://bmwfans.info/original/E60/Lim/545i-.../2005/07/mg-33/ ) :
I didn't think the M5 came with that.
03-22-2008, 06:32 AM
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No, Andy's car has the standard anti roll bars, just like on the M5 
BTW I wish I had ARS
Congrats Andy! That's one more great mod. You know, I like fast cornering so much
I can imagine how well it will handle now, with those solid bards paired with the eibachs lowering and the 19" wheels/tires and how much controllable on over-steering situations should be with this mod
BTW I wish I had ARS
Congrats Andy! That's one more great mod. You know, I like fast cornering so much
I can imagine how well it will handle now, with those solid bards paired with the eibachs lowering and the 19" wheels/tires and how much controllable on over-steering situations should be with this mod
03-22-2008, 07:04 AM
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yet we are amazed again by Andy's new mod, they person who will buy your car will be a winner if you sell it all modded.
03-22-2008, 08:59 AM
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No, Andy's car has the standard anti roll bars, just like on the M5
BTW I wish I had ARS
Congrats Andy! That's one more great mod. You know, I like fast cornering so much
I can imagine how well it will handle now, with those solid bards paired with the eibachs lowering and the 19" wheels/tires and how much controllable on over-steering situations should be with this mod
BTW I wish I had ARS
Congrats Andy! That's one more great mod. You know, I like fast cornering so much
I can imagine how well it will handle now, with those solid bards paired with the eibachs lowering and the 19" wheels/tires and how much controllable on over-steering situations should be with this mod
Originally Posted by snkpkp' post='549035' date='Mar 22 2008, 04:04 PM
yet we are amazed again by Andy's new mod, they person who will buy your car will be a winner if you sell it all modded.
03-24-2008, 07:03 AM
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Aaaaah, you did it 
Sounds like another great mod.
Hope the squeeking will disappear. I hate rattles and squeeks.
Keep on modding !!!!
Sounds like another great mod.Hope the squeeking will disappear. I hate rattles and squeeks.
Keep on modding !!!!
04-30-2008, 09:45 AM
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If someone is interested, just for curiosity, the REAR Dynamic Drive Control (ARS) bar is 23.5 instead of 18 of the M5 .
I have to ask if they can gauge the front too .
I have to ask if they can gauge the front too .
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