H&R Sway Bars for E90 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

alpine330 · 01-15-2007, 05:09 PM

i got x-drive do you think they fit ? do i even need them ?

http://www.**********s.com/product.a...ars%5FE90%5FPR

daheechang · 01-15-2007, 05:15 PM

i dont think they're very necessary, but if you have the money why not? haha although it still is a good $400 bucks for something hardly visible. ultimately if you want it badly enough and can afford, go for it.

BE.EM.VU. · 01-15-2007, 06:33 PM

I don't think H&R makes sways for Xi's...you'd better check h&R's web site

ase2dais · 01-15-2007, 09:10 PM

I have H&R sway bars on my e90, they are great. I love pushing the cars on exit ramps. 2 of my cars have sway... its one of the best things to put on the car if you're into performance handling

Ryan @ DTM autohaus gave me a fair deal... and my technician gave me a break on install ($230) expect other to chrge you 3-400 for labor.

The install is not for the faint of heart, its a little tricky. rear-subframe has to be drop.

GL

Adham · 01-15-2007, 09:39 PM

swaybars are and always have been a very effective modification to improve handling. Rear swaybar is usually more difficult to install, and i too have heard that the rear subframe has to drop in the e9x chassis ... not an easy task. one thing to keep in mind is that sways firm up the ride of the car and some find it to be uncomfortable. However, most enthusiasts on the forums put performance well before comfort.

Hope that helps your decision.

alpine330 · 01-15-2007, 09:43 PM

dammit! i need more performance!!! lol

dazzab · 01-15-2007, 10:48 PM

I too was gonna fit sways to my 330i but, after contacting a few of the BMW specialists on this forum I was advised NOT to fit sways to cars with standard suspension, their reasoning being that it gives the stock suspension components a very hard life.

Their advice was lowered springs to reduce the centre of gravity which in turn reduces bodyroll. With lowered springs you are actually treating the problem of a high c of g, whereas with sways you are just treating the symptons.

In the end I went for 30mm lowered sports springs and new dampers and the handling has been transformed.

Hope this helps......

alpine330 · 01-15-2007, 10:59 PM

i was going to drop my e90 with the H&R for XI! but NYC roads SUCK!

retrodrive · 01-16-2007, 05:16 AM

Sway bars dont make your car any harsher. IUt just corners flatter. That is not necessary a good thing because the car might loose traction a lot easier due to less suspension loading. Now springs and coilovers is where the harsh ride is at.

Fraggy · 01-16-2007, 01:32 PM

Ive seen NO ill effects since I got H&R Sways. The ride is just as smooth and the cornering a lot flatter. Never leave home without them

obLu · 01-16-2007, 02:40 PM

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Sway bars dont make your car any harsher

They do when you hit uneven bumps ... if the sways are a lot stiffer than stock.

Josh49 · 01-16-2007, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by alpine330

i was going to drop my e90 with the H&R for XI! but NYC roads SUCK!

I haven't seen them yet for the xi.

on h and r's website they specifically said that the i bars do not fit xi cars..

just4kickz · 01-16-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by obLu

They do when you hit uneven bumps ... if the sways are a lot stiffer than stock.

+1 i drive on crap roads all the time... it sucks but i man up

Ron@Modbargains · 01-16-2007, 07:09 PM

We have them in stock for both the E90 and E92

Josh49 · 01-16-2007, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron************

We have them in stock for both the E90 and E92

None were released yet for the XI yet though, correct?

Ron@Modbargains · 01-17-2007, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh49

None were released yet for the XI yet though, correct?

Thats right, the xi only has the sport springs and the Coilovers available from h&r at the moment. I'll be keeping an eye out for you guys for sway bars for the xi.

01-15-2007, 05:09 PM	#1
alpine330 FRESH 2 DEATH Drives: AW 330XI Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 711 iTrader: (0)	H&R Sway Bars for E90 i got x-drive do you think they fit ? do i even need them ? http://www.**********s.com/product.a...ars%5FE90%5FPR
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01-15-2007, 06:33 PM	#3
BE.EM.VU. Private First Class Drives: Sapphire Black 08 E90 335i 6sp Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 158 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 335xi Coupe [0.00]	I don't think H&R makes sways for Xi's...you'd better check h&R's web site __________________ " Sometimes it's good to be me..."

01-15-2007, 09:10 PM	#4
ase2dais //Mdicted Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring Posts: 9,790 iTrader: (17) Garage List 2012 Trek Madone 5.2 [0.00] 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [5.00] 2009 + 2004 Trek - ... [5.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [5.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [3.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [3.50] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [4.75]	I have H&R sway bars on my e90, they are great. I love pushing the cars on exit ramps. 2 of my cars have sway... its one of the best things to put on the car if you're into performance handling Ryan @ DTM autohaus gave me a fair deal... and my technician gave me a break on install ($230) expect other to chrge you 3-400 for labor. The install is not for the faint of heart, its a little tricky. rear-subframe has to be drop. GL __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies

01-15-2007, 10:48 PM	#7
dazzab Enlisted Member Drives: 330i E90 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Thailand Posts: 32 iTrader: (0)	I too was gonna fit sways to my 330i but, after contacting a few of the BMW specialists on this forum I was advised NOT to fit sways to cars with standard suspension, their reasoning being that it gives the stock suspension components a very hard life. Their advice was lowered springs to reduce the centre of gravity which in turn reduces bodyroll. With lowered springs you are actually treating the problem of a high c of g, whereas with sways you are just treating the symptons. In the end I went for 30mm lowered sports springs and new dampers and the handling has been transformed. Hope this helps...... __________________ [2006 e90 330i, Titanium, 18" Tech MV-2's, Bridgestone non-RFT S-03's, Koni Sport Dampers, Lowered 30mm with Koni Sport Springs]

01-16-2007, 01:32 PM	#10
Fraggy Brigadier General Drives: 2007 e90 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,236 iTrader: (11)	Ive seen NO ill effects since I got H&R Sways. The ride is just as smooth and the cornering a lot flatter. Never leave home without them __________________ Step--Premium--Sport--Nav--20% Tint--Blacklines--18" Beyern Mesh--Michelin Super Sports--Bastuck Exhaust--M3 Steering Wheel--BMW Performance Springs--Koni--M3 Front/Rear Sways--

01-15-2007, 05:15 PM	#2
daheechang Colonel Drives: 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Shoreline Posts: 2,314 iTrader: (13)	i dont think they're very necessary, but if you have the money why not? haha although it still is a good $400 bucks for something hardly visible. ultimately if you want it badly enough and can afford, go for it.

01-15-2007, 09:39 PM	#5
Adham Second Lieutenant Drives: 335i sedan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 245 iTrader: (0)	swaybars are and always have been a very effective modification to improve handling. Rear swaybar is usually more difficult to install, and i too have heard that the rear subframe has to drop in the e9x chassis ... not an easy task. one thing to keep in mind is that sways firm up the ride of the car and some find it to be uncomfortable. However, most enthusiasts on the forums put performance well before comfort. Hope that helps your decision.

01-15-2007, 09:43 PM	#6
alpine330 FRESH 2 DEATH Drives: AW 330XI Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 711 iTrader: (0)	dammit! i need more performance!!! lol

01-15-2007, 10:59 PM	#8
alpine330 FRESH 2 DEATH Drives: AW 330XI Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 711 iTrader: (0)	i was going to drop my e90 with the H&R for XI! but NYC roads SUCK!

01-16-2007, 05:16 AM	#9
retrodrive Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,938 iTrader: (8)	Sway bars dont make your car any harsher. IUt just corners flatter. That is not necessary a good thing because the car might loose traction a lot easier due to less suspension loading. Now springs and coilovers is where the harsh ride is at.

01-16-2007, 07:09 PM	#14
Ron@Modbargains Drives: 996TT/ae86 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 Posts: 2,204 iTrader: (3)	We have them in stock for both the E90 and E92

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