ived been looking at some...

and i like the nm(expensive) and hsport
what can u guys tell me of these? or do recommend others

 

When I got my R55 I spent a lot of time "doing the research". Save yourself some money and get the Alta Bar... same performance less bucks. No matter what anyone tells you, its the best bang for the buck. Might even be a sale right now for 12% off (use coupon code MEM12ORIAL). Check out the Vendor Announcements page for details.

BTW, best first mod you can do. Good Luck

 

thx getting AP also
:D

 

idk about the coupon... i think it was only for memorial day... umm where can i check that\

 

You should always ask for a discount. All they can say is yes or no. If they say no... buy from someone else. Everyone makes MINI rear sway bars. BTW, I have asked for discounts on everything I buy and I usually get 10-20% off. Alta will give 15% on most of their stuff if you ask.

They have gotten a little stingy when it comes to discounts on the AP unit. Thing about the AP is that they have no competition on that product. I'm waiting for a deal under $700. I'll get it at something close to that but it won't be tomorrow, I'm gong to have to wait a bit.

Good luck.

 

Great advice. Speak to a sales person directly via email or phone and they can probably give you a few bucks off the list price. Love my Alta bar.

 

Personally I would purchase the hsport sway bar as I have heard nothing but positive reviews about it.
Also, some sway bars tend to start squeaking overtime because the bar itself does not have a proper channel for the grease to stay in overtime.
From what I have read the hsport bar does an excellent job at retaining the grease and preventing it from squeaking.
When I bought my sway bar a couple of days ago, I decided to pay the extra money and get the hsport bar http://www.waymotorworks.com/h-sport-rear-adjustable-sway-bar-19mm.html

 

H-Sport bars and NM bar have grease fittings.

 

diferrence between 19mm and 22mm?

 

Eibach Sway Bar... 19mm, one piece, not welded ends (welded strutral strength is not as high as a heat treated one piece bar). Also, <$100... You can't beat that.

Only difference (and why its cheaper)? It only is 2 way adjustable instead of 3 like other bars. Does this matter? Not to me, as the 3rd hole "missing" is the hole for the softest 19mm setting. 99% of people use either the middle or tightest hole anyways (i'm on tightest setting). Feels the same as an Alta and HSport bar, as I've driven MINI's hard around corners on both with stock suspension otherwise. Save yourself the 100+ bucks. Theres no negative reviews on this bar either, its just not advertised here so the typical members dont jump on it. Do your research if you don't believe me. I've had it for 20,000 miles and have had no issues. Doesn't squeak either.

If you want to beef it up, get the bushings WMW sells with the zerk fittings... $30. I got my bar for 90 so I was in $120 all set and done. Works perfectly.

 

I would not get a welded bar or cheapy end links. Seen problems with this junk on the track.

I would get the hsport 19 mm. The 22 mm seems a little too large for my tastes as it can induce oversteer which can be potentially dangerous. This is a case where bigger may not be better.

 

I got the Hsport 22mm bar from M7. Have it on the middle setting and am loving it. I consistantly push my car at GMR and have noticed a vast improvement over the stock.

 

thx for this advice man im gonna look on this! i plan on starting track now with my mini and gain more expirience before i start my e30 build!

 

If you play w/ their web site (not great security...), you can even see the old ad copy. Figure next one is likely July 4th if not before.

 

Has anyone else got the Eibach bar? It is a lot cheaper and i know they have been doing springs for everything i like that theirs are only a 1.2" drop, not too much. Thinking about doing them both but i want some feedback first before i pull the trigger, because if i do not buy the Eibach stuff i can get my intercooler faster lol

 

i was also wondering about Eibach, i had their springs, sway bars and braces on a 330ci and they were awesome.

 

someone put this in the suspension forum please....cluttering the Drivetrain forum lol

 

I got mine off Ebay, i know a lot of people bust on Ebay items but mine was 141.00 shipped to my door, 22mm grey powder coated, SOLID, Adjustable, grease fittings and no welded ends, it came in within days and i compared it to my friends "named brands" and they were identical.....

 

I thought your sig says you have an NM 22 mm bar?

Unfortunately, there is more to good parts than just physical appearance in suspension parts. But it does sound reasonable at first glance.

 

My bad TYPO on the sig i ment to type NN "no name" brand... also i researced it and here is the scoop on the Ebay sway bar.

Progress Technology Rear Anti-Sway Bar (RSB)

Price is 141.00 FREE SHIPPING
Part name: Progress 62.0210
Placement on Vehicle: Rear
Surface Finish: Graphite Color
Warranty: yes
Application 02-08 Mini Cooper (incl. Cooper S)
Rear Adjustable Anti Sway Bar
22mm Diameter Solid Bar
Includes Urethane bushings
Lifetime Limited Warranty

 

I just ordered my 19 from Alta today! i cant wait to test it out at Gingermine on the 25th!