Has anyone used this swaybar kit?

Cyn-BMW · 08-20-2021, 03:31 PM

I have an E92 LCI. I’m looking for some feedback. For now, I’ll be installing it with stock springs and shocks. Thanks!
https://www.bimmerworld.com/Hotchkis...M-Car-Set.html

BSM n54iS · 08-21-2021, 12:49 AM

Changing the rear sway bar out is overkill even on modified suspension imo, plus a pia install. I would just look for a front one, but for when you change other things too.

Cyn-BMW · 08-21-2021, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BdSM n54iS

Changing the rear sway bar out is overkill even on modified suspension imo, plus a pia install. I would just look for a front one, but for when you change other things too.

The last thing I want to do is just change the front one. It already pushes the front end under acceleration in the corners. I’m looking to do the opposite. Get more weight on the front end, and have the car run flatter through the corners. The Hotchkis kit will do both those things. My biggest question is, what it will be like with using the stock springs and shocks. I have never done just a sway bar change before.

whyzee125 · 08-21-2021, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyn-BMW

The last thing I want to do is just change the front one. It already pushes the front end under acceleration in the corners. I’m looking to do the opposite. Get more weight on the front end, and have the car run flatter through the corners. The Hotchkis kit will do both those things. My biggest question is, what it will be like with using the stock springs and shocks. I have never done just a sway bar change before.

What makes sense in theory isn’t always what happens in practice. I have an upgraded front bar and a stock rear and it’s 100x better than stock.

I think you’ll find that a lot of your issue is the rest of the suspension. A few degrees of camber up front goes a LONG ways and a stiffer bar can really sharpen the response. So what you wish of course but IMO there’s a reason most people leave the rear bar alone. I’ve seen a number of people to back to stock even though it’s a pain to mess with.

335i54n · 08-21-2021, 03:04 PM

you need better and or wider rubber in front tires and some camber along with a front sway bar to really see the best benefits. been running 255 upfront with swaybar only, it's great

Tambohamilton · 08-21-2021, 03:59 PM

Have a look at the spring rates you're installing, compared with stock. From there you can probably get a feeling for how much bar you want to add, and where.

Adding some neg camber to the front does help a lot!

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Tambohamilton Brigadier General 3060 Rep 3,914 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Herefordshire iTrader: (0)	Have a look at the spring rates you're installing, compared with stock. From there you can probably get a feeling for how much bar you want to add, and where. Adding some neg camber to the front does help a lot!
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