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      08-29-2020, 06:19 AM   #45
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On my M2c I'm considering to leave the stock front swaybar and just upgrade the bushings (powerflex). They offer two sizes, 26.5 mm and 28 mm.

Does anyone know what is the appropriate bushing size for the stock bar (which I believe is 24.7mm)? I would assume 26.5 for stock and they offer the 28 for aftermarket but not sure.

Appreciate any feedback my fellow BMW wankers
i'm gonna measure them tomorrow and i will let you know
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Front is 24.7mm,the rear is 23mm
No worries, thanks! Hope lot the 26.5 bushings work as they're in the post now
26.5 is pretty big..too big
The diameter where the bushing/bracket mounts seems to be thicker. The 26.5 size from powerflex was a perfect fit. Installed today
Perfect!
Much better!
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Guys, I was wondering if someone already installed sway bars on the m2 competition and how it went. The front one is very straight forward and easy to do. What i believe it's a real pain in the ass is the rear one. i know i have to drop the rear subframe but how painfull it is??

also i need some information about endlinks. I need adjustable but i can't find them. it seems that slp makes them but they aren't sealed and so not very suitable for street.
much more grip (traction in 2nd) with H&R anti roll bars (front and rear)!
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With M performance coilovers are say H&R Sway bars or End links worth it, Have my car set pretty low and track it
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Anyone know torque specs for sway bar mount up front? Trying to determine what clunking I'm getting.

nm: I see it's 21 ft/lbs

edit: I am guessing these are single use bolts as well to the sub frame? FaRKle! ?
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I would not use the H&R sway bars. They do not release their torsion rating. I went with Hotchkis as they let you know the torsion rating at each setting. In addition, Hotchkis was 14lbs lighter between the 2 of them and had far more adjustability.

Install was not bad at all, just nuts and bolts. I did not replace them, just torqued to spec. Is this something I need to get the bolts for an re-torque?

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I would not use the H&R sway bars. They do not release their torsion rating. I went with Hotchkis as they let you know the torsion rating at each setting. In addition, Hotchkis was 14lbs lighter between the 2 of them and had far more adjustability.

Install was not bad at all, just nuts and bolts. I did not replace them, just torqued to spec. Is this something I need to get the bolts for an re-torque?
Have u got a link to the specs as their website does not appear to list that info.

https://www.hotchkis.net/product/bmw...38;sm=231#tech
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