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Old Jan 20, 2017 | 11:49 AM
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Old Jan 20, 2017 | 11:55 AM
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Old Jan 20, 2017 | 11:42 PM
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Thanks for the pm reminder... supersized deposit sent.
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Old Jan 24, 2017 | 09:46 AM
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I was alerted that one of you received this PM:

Originally Posted by Hk44765
Sorry. I'm out for sway bars due to reported failures.
Did anyone else receive this too??

I find this curious.

First, if you're trying to do a "PSA", post publicly and cite facts.

Second, I have not seen any reports of failures, but only positive ratings that these were the best set out there for our application. I would NEVER have gone to the effort to conduct a GB to provide folks a deal on ANY unsafe equipment; much less use it myself.

So...come out, come out wherever you are, Mr. Hk44765...if you what you say is accurate, I'm totally willing to scrap this and return any deposits I've received.
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Old Jan 27, 2017 | 08:49 PM
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Wasn't trying to discourage anyone. Just thought I'd share. Mileage may vary with experience.

BEWARE | RD Sport Sway Bar Failure - BMW M5 Forum and M6 Forums
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Old Jan 29, 2017 | 10:25 AM
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Jeff,
Haven't been watching this forum. Just sent my deposit.
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Old Jan 29, 2017 | 10:26 AM
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Jeff,
Have you raised the failure concerns to RD? Have they changed the design since the reported failures?
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Old Jan 31, 2017 | 06:18 AM
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I haven't asked RD, but you can be sure I will prior to the order. (as well as the power-coat color)

I will say, though, after reviewing that thread, it seems limited to NON-X-drive cars; specifically, M5's. I also noted that the individuals whose front bars failed were all modifying/tinkering with their suspensions regularly. I'm not trying to minimize their experiences or assume shortcuts were taken, but in my experience, changing suspension geometry without loosening everything on a rack and then re-tightening everything on the rack is a recipe for poor performance and likely failure.

With that said, if anyone who's made a deposit feels apprehensive about proceeding, please let me know.

Thanks, Jeff

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Old Feb 2, 2017 | 04:11 AM
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I am in, per our email yesterday. I will send deposit today. How many in the group buy now?

Thanks, Nate
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Old Feb 2, 2017 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by n84gach
I am in, per our email yesterday. I will send deposit today. How many in the group buy now?

Thanks, Nate
Your entry brings us back to ten! Awaiting your's and Mr M&M's deposit and I can facilitate the order!
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