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06-02-2011, 04:40 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
got it on yet? 
Does the quality of the bar convince you it is the real deal or is it counterfit? I checked the serial number and it doesn't validate but that doesn't prove it is not real either.
http://www.ultraracing.com.my/Pictur...2.jpg&Keyid=18
Does the quality of the bar convince you it is the real deal or is it counterfit? I checked the serial number and it doesn't validate but that doesn't prove it is not real either.
http://www.ultraracing.com.my/Pictur...2.jpg&Keyid=18
The quality is spot on, clean welds and it feels solid without feeling too heavy - if that makes sense. I will make another attempt to install tonight, I had to ask a friend if he happened to have the Torx bit I needed to loosen the bolts for the stock strut bar. I have it now and I will try to make time tonight for install (shouldn't be more than 30 mins if I take my time)
I will post pics when it's installed, and probably a review tomorrow evening after I've had a chance to drive with it on.
06-02-2011, 09:39 PM
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I have cosco on my Honda stepwgn and they are good but cost 2 times the price compare to UR bars.
in the end they are both metal bars and why pay more if they do the same thing in the end.
Get the UR 1 you will love it.
06-02-2011, 09:44 PM
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06-02-2011, 09:48 PM
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who care what it looks like as long as it dose the jod well.
after all when was the last time you open the hood
my last 1 looked very nice but it is almost useless.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/112...5#entry1328245
after all when was the last time you open the hood
my last 1 looked very nice but it is almost useless.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/112...5#entry1328245
06-02-2011, 09:49 PM
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06-02-2011, 10:24 PM
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who care what it looks like as long as it dose the jod well.
after all when was the last time you open the hood
my last 1 looked very nice but it is almost useless.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/112...5#entry1328245
after all when was the last time you open the hood
my last 1 looked very nice but it is almost useless.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/112...5#entry1328245
Wouldn't you agree?This is mine, I like how it looks and it does the job. Its very strong, no flex whatsoever (unlike your old one), made of CF (the pipe) and aluminum (the cast ends) but I am not sure if its as strong as the UR one, would be great to find out... In any case its easier to remove when engine work is being done. Cost was $160:
06-02-2011, 10:54 PM
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It would clearly be best if it does the job AND looks good Wouldn't you agree?
This is mine, I like how it looks and it does the job. Its very strong, no flex whatsoever (unlike your old one), made of CF (the pipe) and aluminum (the cast ends) but I am not sure if its as strong as the UR one, would be great to find out... In any case its easier to remove when engine work is being done. Cost was $160:
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Wouldn't you agree?This is mine, I like how it looks and it does the job. Its very strong, no flex whatsoever (unlike your old one), made of CF (the pipe) and aluminum (the cast ends) but I am not sure if its as strong as the UR one, would be great to find out... In any case its easier to remove when engine work is being done. Cost was $160:
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now it is very cheap and looks good.
it dose look like this 1.
06-03-2011, 05:46 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Initial impressions are friggin fantastic!!!!! 
After I installed my coilovers I started to hear creaking from the windshield over bumps and dips as the chassis flexed more due to the stiffer suspension. That creaking is gone!!! The front of the car feels more planted. I really have to look into the rest of the UR bars and some sway bars and the car would probably handle perfectly.
Looks? Don't care, it's under the hood, if it ever bothers me I'll remove it, sand it, and paint it a satin black.
Engine work? I can still do oil changes and spark plug changes without removing it (I checked), if the car needs more serious work than that the difficulty of removing it would not be my biggest concern.
After I installed my coilovers I started to hear creaking from the windshield over bumps and dips as the chassis flexed more due to the stiffer suspension. That creaking is gone!!! The front of the car feels more planted. I really have to look into the rest of the UR bars and some sway bars and the car would probably handle perfectly. Looks? Don't care, it's under the hood, if it ever bothers me I'll remove it, sand it, and paint it a satin black.
Engine work? I can still do oil changes and spark plug changes without removing it (I checked), if the car needs more serious work than that the difficulty of removing it would not be my biggest concern.