suspension
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From: SonicMS/SF Krew
'08 BMW e92 335i
suspension
i was wondering if anyone has replaced their factory sway bars with aftermarket one? i've noticed that brabus has a set available. any help is greatly appreciated
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From: Vancouver, WA
2001 C240 / 6-speed
Why replace with aftermarket? The C32 bars bolt right up (at least) to a C240/320 sedan. The comparisons are:
Front bar goes from 20 to 22 mm
Rear bar goes from 13 to 17mm
Remember that the change in roll stiffness increases with the change in diameter to the FOURTH power!
I priced the C32 front bar at $69 from an MB dealer. Now, you have to add bushings, links, etc. but the whole thing was about $160 (parts only).
Front bar goes from 20 to 22 mm
Rear bar goes from 13 to 17mm
Remember that the change in roll stiffness increases with the change in diameter to the FOURTH power!
I priced the C32 front bar at $69 from an MB dealer. Now, you have to add bushings, links, etc. but the whole thing was about $160 (parts only).
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I suspect that they not only will, but they are already on the Coupe. My brouchure says that thicker stabilizer bars are optional as part of the Sport package on the sedans, but are standard equipment on the C32 and the Coupe. If I had calipers, I'd go out into the garage and measure them.
