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terraphantm
07-22-2015, 09:42 PM
Upgraded to CSL sways and don't need these anymore. If they don't sell, I'll just scrap them. As far as I know, the front bar is a direct swap for a non-M, but the rear bar may require some fabrication

Sizes are 26mm front and 21.5mm rear. Comes with end links, bushings, and brackets. The bushings front and rear have ~20k miles on them. The front end links have about 40k. Rear end links are factory

http://i.imgur.com/rBtjgQPh.jpg

Looking for $100 + shipping for the full kit. Will accept reasonable offers. And maybe even an unreasonable offer.
az3579
07-23-2015, 03:45 AM
I immediately did a little research and found that the front is a decent upgrade! The rear won't fit, unfortunately, due to the mounting tabs not being correct for a non-M. :(
terraphantm
07-23-2015, 05:37 AM
Sounds about right. I'm not sure what prevents one from using non-M brackets, but I haven't ever tried fitting an M3 rear bar to a non-M

I am willing to separate and discount. I'll probably just have to junk the rear bar unless someone has an M3 rear subframe without any of the suspension bits.
slater
07-23-2015, 06:10 AM
Sounds about right. I'm not sure what prevents one from using non-M brackets, but I haven't ever tried fitting an M3 rear bar to a non-M

i think the issue is that the rearmost diff mount bracket interferes with the M3 bar's path (hence the funky bends in the non-M bar).

peter
johnrando
07-23-2015, 06:12 AM
GLWS. I jump on it but I got an upgrade sway bar waiting to put on. This is a great deal.
Whammy
08-06-2015, 04:09 PM
How many miles are on the sway bar? I am interested in the front.
az3579
08-07-2015, 07:28 AM
How many miles are on the sway bar? I am interested in the front.

The mileage shouldn't matter. It itself is not a wear item. :)
ELCID86
08-09-2015, 04:43 AM
The mileage shouldn't matter. It itself is not a wear item. :)

But depending on the environment/climate and how long on the car, could make a difference.


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UdubBadger
08-09-2015, 05:40 AM
I have these! lol

BP is correct but don't forget the bushings are what wear over time. So do your end links


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CarbonZHP
11-05-2015, 11:21 AM
Free bump for you because I can confirm that the front is worth it