Question on M-tech Swaybars

[BillionPa]

i have a 94 530 auto and am upgrading the suspension.

the nuerburgring M5 touring rear bar (33 55 2 227 416) supposedly fits no questions asked, but the front bar from the standard M5 (31 35 2 226 333) is another story. no where can i find that it fits on the automatic models, which have a specific part number. (540 had a sport model with manual trans and mtech front bar)

anyone know if the bars with fit?

anyone used this combination of bars in their cars?

[Tom Bombadil]

I have the M5 RN Touring rear bar already ordered for my 525iT.
I will not be installing the front, as it appears to be the same diameter anyway.

Should I get it installed soon I will post my impressions.

[mholbrook]

I installed a set of M5 sway bars on a previous 530 I owned. Very easy on the front. In fact, I have had M5 sway bars on the 530 and two 535's including the one I'm driving now.

The front is 25mm. The rear M5 bars come in 18, 19, and 20mm (Nurburgring). I have the 20mm on my present 535 and on the previous 535. On both of the 535's, staggered tire sizes are being run. Running fatter tires on the back will cause more understeer and the 20mm size negates that pretty much. If you are not running staggered tires, you should consider the 18 or at most the 19. I can tell you that the 25/18 is a very nice setup with 235/45-17's.

The rear bar is hard to install no matter what version of E34 you are putting it on. I paid twice and it was worth it.

In my opinion, the M5 bars are an excellent and cost effective way to go. The parts fit, OEM, no problems, and make a huge difference.

[BillionPa]

I can deal with the oversteer untill i get new wheels and tires this summer.

The 530 you had was an auto?

[angrypancake]

stupid question, but theyre still available at the $tealer? how much?

[BillionPa]

max price before shipping should be about $130 per bar

[Kalevera]

Here's a dirty little secret: all E31, E32, and E34 front bars are interchangeable. BUT, some cars require the "bend" to clear the wishbone (V12 cars come to mind).

If I were to do it again, I'd get a euro E32 Mtech bar -- 26mm. $127.00 (probably a little more or less, depending on the dealer) and there are two of them in Ontario. 31 35 2 226 379

best, whit

[DrewZ]

I opted for the Dinan 25mm adjustable front bar that sold for $132 shipped, with bushings included.

But that was back when Dinan had a brain freeze, and decided to sell of a bunch of stuff at a fair price. It works great on a Touring, paired with a similarly-priced 20mm N-ring rear bar.

[mholbrook]

Front and rear M5 bars total cost should be about $300 including bushings and new end links from BMA.

The 530 I had was an auto.

Did not know about the 26mm bar. If I had known, I would have bought the 26mm front and the 20mm rear.

[ericcamaro]

What should be done first sway bars or new lowering springs and Shocks??