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Curious why you went shorter than stock? When the swaybar is the bottom point you'd want to go longer to keep the bar horizontal at ride height; this would also give even more clearance to the axle.
Edit: I'm guessing the coilover mounting hole is in a different location vs stock?
Edit: I'm guessing the coilover mounting hole is in a different location vs stock?
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My Ride: E61 530xi 6MT
Model Year: 2007
Engine: N52
On suspension like this where the bar is the bottom end of the endlink; when you lower the car, hub+shock will move upwards in the wheelwell. The endlink is fixed so it brings the swaybar up with it. So to bring the bar to where it was stock(horizonatal), you have to lengthen it ~ the amount you lowered the car. On a double wishbone car like my miata(the bar is above the mounting point on the control arm) you would shorten it.
Of course if your coils change the position of it, then that throws that whole thing out the window. I wonder how many of the coils changed the position
Of course if your coils change the position of it, then that throws that whole thing out the window. I wonder how many of the coils changed the position
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On suspension like this where the bar is the bottom end of the endlink; when you lower the car, hub+shock will move upwards in the wheelwell. The endlink is fixed so it brings the swaybar up with it. So to bring the bar to where it was stock(horizonatal), you have to lengthen it ~ the amount you lowered the car. On a double wishbone car like my miata(the bar is above the mounting point on the control arm) you would shorten it.
Of course if your coils change the position of it, then that throws that whole thing out the window. I wonder how many of the coils changed the position
Of course if your coils change the position of it, then that throws that whole thing out the window. I wonder how many of the coils changed the position
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...MG8otSenHoQKJR
Regardless, if needing longer or shorter... us E60 XI models don't have any options. Hopefully... we do now...
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Was able to get a few things done. I installed an Ultra Racing strut brace and the Whiteline adjustable sway bar end links. Install went smooth and it fit perfect. I was about an inch longer (screwed in all the way at shortest adjustment) than the end links I had from BC Racing. More than enough room to give my sway bar clearance to the front axles. They are about twice as thicker than the other end links and stock end links. At the same time during this install, I also installed PowerFlex polyurethane thrust arm bushings & ball joints and new lower control arms. Haven't had an alignment yet, but taking the car on a test drive... it feels amazing! Steering is so responsive and solid.
Ultra Racing Strut Tower Brace...
Whiteline Suspension's... Adjustable sway bar end links for the new A90 Toyota Supra / BMW Z4. Fully adjustable from 15 - 17 inches in length. I set them all the way short to 15 inches.
Side by side comparison... it was able to swing the sway bar down just enough for it to have plenty of clearance from the front axles. Stock length is too long measuring about 17 inches.
Ultra Racing Strut Tower Brace...
Whiteline Suspension's... Adjustable sway bar end links for the new A90 Toyota Supra / BMW Z4. Fully adjustable from 15 - 17 inches in length. I set them all the way short to 15 inches.
Side by side comparison... it was able to swing the sway bar down just enough for it to have plenty of clearance from the front axles. Stock length is too long measuring about 17 inches.
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Aweseome! Glad those endlinks did the trick for you. How's noise/vibration/harshness with the poly bushings? I've never used any poly bushings myself, and doubt I ever would, but curious about others' experiences because there always seems to be people who say they love them and others who say they reverted because of discomfort. I replaced my front control arm bushings last year (Febi or Lemforder, forget which) and noticed no difference on anything so maybe my originals were fine.
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Aweseome! Glad those endlinks did the trick for you. How's noise/vibration/harshness with the poly bushings? I've never used any poly bushings myself, and doubt I ever would, but curious about others' experiences because there always seems to be people who say they love them and others who say they reverted because of discomfort. I replaced my front control arm bushings last year (Febi or Lemforder, forget which) and noticed no difference on anything so maybe my originals were fine.
Last edited by PinoIX; 02-05-2021 at 10:15 PM.
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Any new updates on the car? I know you were piling on all the updates a while back at a furious rate. Or are you bored already?
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