M3 sway bars installed

seungykim · 04-13-2009, 06:19 PM

First of all, I'd like to thank Harold of HP Autowerks (http://www.hpautowerks.com/) and Vincent and Sean at EuroRev (http://www.eurorev.com/).

When no one else had the M3 sways since they were in back order, Harold got me the sways last Friday, which I got Saturday. I just had them installed by EuroRev. Sean was very professional and friendly. Vincent, the main guy at EuroRev, gave me a great pricing of the installation.

Sean knew exactly what to do with the installation, so it went very smoothly. I was out from the shop in no time.

I definitely feel the flatter-ness when I corner now. The tiny and thin rear sways definitely needs to be replaced. The rear one is now 23 mm, compared to low 10s of the original one.

The front one was about the same size, or at least it seems that way. However, the overall shape was a bit different, comparing my original one and M3 one.

The parts were about $430 shipped (tax since I am in Cali), and $120 for the sway installation. For $550 total money spent, I think this is such a great suspension upgrade for those that are tight in budget.

Thank you, everyone, for sharing your great information and knowledge. I read and did much research before I dove into this mod, and I think I made a right choice.

stressdoc · 04-13-2009, 06:27 PM

Great install price!!!

seungykim · 04-13-2009, 06:38 PM

I know, right? I was going to do it myself when I was told by others that it'd cost me about $300-$400. I am so glad that EuroRev did such a great job with great price.

zsapphire7 · 04-14-2009, 01:29 AM

wow thats awsome... anyone know where i can get an install price like that up in norcal?

jayely1 · 04-27-2009, 02:20 PM

Anyone try these and have any reviews?

DaFish · 04-28-2009, 07:17 PM

Hi seungykim, congrats on the install. I am interested in knowing a few things:

1) is this the ONLY mod you have done to the ZSP suspension?
2) if so, how did this mod affect the understeer, driving feel? I think more than a few of us would like a detailed description of how the car performs and feels regarding:
- performance into the corner (turn in - is it crisper?)
- performance in the corner (does the car feel more balanced and is there lots less understeer?)
- exit (do you have more traction accellerating out of the corner?)
- what about ride quality on flat road, and when going over pot holes or bumps?
- how does it perform on bumpy roads IN a corner? More traction?
- general confidence boost on the handling?

Thanks a lot.

DaFish

Aphrodisiac · 01-28-2010, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFish

Hi seungykim, congrats on the install. I am interested in knowing a few things:

1) is this the ONLY mod you have done to the ZSP suspension?
2) if so, how did this mod affect the understeer, driving feel? I think more than a few of us would like a detailed description of how the car performs and feels regarding:
- performance into the corner (turn in - is it crisper?)
- performance in the corner (does the car feel more balanced and is there lots less understeer?)
- exit (do you have more traction accellerating out of the corner?)
- what about ride quality on flat road, and when going over pot holes or bumps?
- how does it perform on bumpy roads IN a corner? More traction?
- general confidence boost on the handling?

Thanks a lot.

DaFish

+1 and what are the part numbers for those?! I've been lookin' all around and I haven't found them..

Gen_E92 · 01-28-2010, 05:19 PM

$120 is dirt cheap for installing sway bars...rear one is a bitch

rogerdiaz · 03-18-2012, 08:38 PM

I have a E90 ZSP and am interested in just adding the M3 Sway bars... would like to know what kind of difference they make in handling.

04-13-2009, 06:19 PM	#1
seungykim New Member 5 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2008 328i coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canyon Country, CA iTrader: (0)	M3 sway bars installed First of all, I'd like to thank Harold of HP Autowerks (http://www.hpautowerks.com/) and Vincent and Sean at EuroRev (http://www.eurorev.com/). When no one else had the M3 sways since they were in back order, Harold got me the sways last Friday, which I got Saturday. I just had them installed by EuroRev. Sean was very professional and friendly. Vincent, the main guy at EuroRev, gave me a great pricing of the installation. Sean knew exactly what to do with the installation, so it went very smoothly. I was out from the shop in no time. I definitely feel the flatter-ness when I corner now. The tiny and thin rear sways definitely needs to be replaced. The rear one is now 23 mm, compared to low 10s of the original one. The front one was about the same size, or at least it seems that way. However, the overall shape was a bit different, comparing my original one and M3 one. The parts were about $430 shipped (tax since I am in Cali), and $120 for the sway installation. For $550 total money spent, I think this is such a great suspension upgrade for those that are tight in budget. Thank you, everyone, for sharing your great information and knowledge. I read and did much research before I dove into this mod, and I think I made a right choice. __________________ 2008 328i coupe Premium, Sport, Navigation, iPod/USB Park Distance, Logic 7, CDV Mod ZHP Shifter, Short Throw Shifter, M3 Sway bars
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,858 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Great install price!!! __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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seungykim New Member 5 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2008 328i coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canyon Country, CA iTrader: (0)	I know, right? I was going to do it myself when I was told by others that it'd cost me about $300-$400. I am so glad that EuroRev did such a great job with great price. __________________ 2008 328i coupe Premium, Sport, Navigation, iPod/USB Park Distance, Logic 7, CDV Mod ZHP Shifter, Short Throw Shifter, M3 Sway bars
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04-14-2009, 01:29 AM	#4
zsapphire7 Colonel 104 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 08 e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (21)	wow thats awsome... anyone know where i can get an install price like that up in norcal?
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jayely1 Colonel 228 Rep 2,076 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Mexico/Illinois iTrader: (1)	Anyone try these and have any reviews?
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04-28-2009, 07:17 PM	#6
DaFish Major 158 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: 2014 435iX, FBO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 435i Xdrive [0.00]	Hi seungykim, congrats on the install. I am interested in knowing a few things: 1) is this the ONLY mod you have done to the ZSP suspension? 2) if so, how did this mod affect the understeer, driving feel? I think more than a few of us would like a detailed description of how the car performs and feels regarding: - performance into the corner (turn in - is it crisper?) - performance in the corner (does the car feel more balanced and is there lots less understeer?) - exit (do you have more traction accellerating out of the corner?) - what about ride quality on flat road, and when going over pot holes or bumps? - how does it perform on bumpy roads IN a corner? More traction? - general confidence boost on the handling? Thanks a lot. DaFish
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Gen_E92 Brigadier General 118 Rep 3,432 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 335i [7.80]	$120 is dirt cheap for installing sway bars...rear one is a bitch
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03-18-2012, 08:38 PM	#9
rogerdiaz Captain 28 Rep 743 Posts Drives: 2015 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	I have a E90 ZSP and am interested in just adding the M3 Sway bars... would like to know what kind of difference they make in handling.
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