D Stock R56 Front swaybar options

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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 07:28 AM
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R56 Front swaybar options

Just a little FYI.

21.5 mm p/n 31 35 6 722 751
22.5 mm p/n 31 35 6 722 752
23.5 mm p/n 31 35 6 722 753

The bars are $132.00 and are in stock at most of the BMW PDCs.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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As GS does not allow changing the rear sway bar - what are the advantages of just changing the front?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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two thoughts:

go smaller and increase the effectiveness of the rear bar, similar to installing a larger rear bar, adding rotation.

go larger and maximize transitional response and effectively increase front tire contact patch by keeping the car flatter.

Trade-offs:

smaller, less crisp turn in, more body roll. Less wheel spin on corner exit

larger, more understeer, more wheelspin on corner exit. Higher speed through corners.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 06:35 AM
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I thought the "twig" front bar off the Mini One was 17 mm? Or is 21.5 the smallest?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 06:38 AM
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Oops! I just noticed the title of this thread is for the R56. i was talking about the earlier models.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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Thanks for the PN's
 
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