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  1. 02-21-2011, 06:08 PM #1
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    Different types of sway bar end links for BMW E46

    I'm browsing around to see what potential upgrades I can put in for my failing end links. I'm seeing multiple types, and am wondering what the difference is between the following:

    Standard end link such as Meyle HD

    Adjustable end links such as the one from Turner Motorsport

    Multiple adjustable end links (Turner mentions that only one is required per car for the adjustable, but it says you can also use two



    Can anyone shed some light on this?

    I currently have an H&R Cup Kit installed (shocks and springs), so please keep that in consideration.
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  2. 02-21-2011, 06:40 PM #2
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    Go with #2. If you have a good alignment man it will be the best option.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Johnmadd View Post
    Go with #2. If you have a good alignment man it will be the best option.
    Why?
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    Dane,
    Is an alignment going to be required after this??
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    No....

    Heres the dealio for the front.

    Camber is adjusted, very minimally with the FSM - Front Shock Mounts. We are not messing with those.

    Toe is adjusted with the tie rods. We are not messing with those either.

    We are not lowering your car (we can chain/cut the coils if you want though)...

    so...with the above said.....swapping out endlinks is a very meaneal task reagrding the suspension.

    The only way you would need an alignement...is....if you had the car aligned with bent end links...and even then I don't think it would be affected at all....since really....all the end link does is shift/balance weight to the opposite side of the car when turning.
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    Sounds good DW.
    Now the decision has to be made; adjustable or not.
    I'm told I should probably get adjustable so I have more options for auto-x. But, the price is over 3x more...
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    IDK man. Get the track guys to weigh in. I honestly don't think it will make much of a difference. I could be wrong though.

    These are the ones I had for the ZSP....

    http://www.velocitymotorcars.com/adj...s-e85-e86.html
    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
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    Quote Originally Posted by az3579 View Post
    Sounds good DW.
    Now the decision has to be made; adjustable or not.
    I'm told I should probably get adjustable so I have more options for auto-x. But, the price is over 3x more...
    This sounds like a thread for the track rats over at the track forum.
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    Kind of.....but it is definetely related to suspension and braking.

    They just need to jump in here.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by az3579 View Post
    Dane,
    Is an alignment going to be required after this??
    Not required, but your alignment guy will have more to play with when making CUSTOM adjustments to your car.
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