Upgrading Anti Roll Bars
04-21-2006, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SG535d' post='272360' date='Apr 21 2006, 01:28 PM
Ok, after 4 days at the ring, I'm qualifed to comment now 
*Very* noticeable difference. The car is flat now, (I'll try and dig out pics showing this) with very little body roll evident. Certainly noticeably improved from previously.
What the difference would be without the Coilovers as well I can't say. However, so far, well recommended.
*Very* noticeable difference. The car is flat now, (I'll try and dig out pics showing this) with very little body roll evident. Certainly noticeably improved from previously.
What the difference would be without the Coilovers as well I can't say. However, so far, well recommended.
Would you know if the M5 ARBs are direct replacements on a 545 with sports package and Active Roll Stabilization? Or does it require modifications?
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04-21-2006, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='272388' date='Apr 21 2006, 10:44 PM
That's great news SG535d!
Would you know if the M5 ARBs are direct replacements on a 545 with sports package and Active Roll Stabilization? Or does it require modifications?
TIA
Would you know if the M5 ARBs are direct replacements on a 545 with sports package and Active Roll Stabilization? Or does it require modifications?
TIA
but I'd suspect not because of the ARS (I could be wrong). Best way is to ask the dealer parts dept if you're friendly with them. I know without ARS the install is fairly simple, my local garage did it easily (I didn't use BMW to install, just to get the parts).
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The E60 M5 rear anti roll bar bolts straight on without issue. However, the front DOES NOT FIT.
When you attach the brackets to the bar, the holes do not line up at all to the subframe. I found this out the hard way after trying to fit one on mine and I tried to stretch the bar over. I ended up snapping the top bolt. You can't tap and rethread as the bolt threads on to a square nut in the subframe. The only way of sorting is dropping the entire subframe down to try and remove it or if it can't be removed, you need a replacement.
The M5 subframe is different and I expect the mounting points for the bar are slightly narrower. So whoever is reading this, don't bother trying to fit a front M5 bar. I am puzzled how Steve has managed to fit the front on a standard E60 subframe????
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