sway bars and strut braces
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1. YES!
2. The e46 suspension can be upgraded relatively easily, depending on how far you want to go with the upgrade.
3. My first call would be to: Ground Control. My second call would be to Turner Motorsport.
2. The e46 suspension can be upgraded relatively easily, depending on how far you want to go with the upgrade.
3. My first call would be to: Ground Control. My second call would be to Turner Motorsport.
Sway bars are definitely worth it: reduced bodyroll, adjustable handling traits and added stiffness. It's the #1 mod to the E46 I recommend to everyone.
Brands: H&R and UUC these days with stock/non-race suspensions. H&R has the newest Teflon coated bushing that are squeak-resistant. UUC's will squeak the most and require often lubing. Both are good designs. H&R reuses OEm end-links at the rear, while UUC sends you adjustable rear links. There were clunking issues with those in the past.
Racing Dynamics used to make the best sways before, but now only the fake ones are left...![[?|]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_banghead.gif "Bang Head [?|]")
Stut braces are not useful on the street on the E46 chassis. They look good though if you open the hood. Track and AutoX is a different story, however. The front end will be stay flatter through the corners, especially during transitions. Variety is available from generics to super expensive ACS and RD Sport, based on quality, fit'n'finish and stiffnes.
Brands: H&R and UUC these days with stock/non-race suspensions. H&R has the newest Teflon coated bushing that are squeak-resistant. UUC's will squeak the most and require often lubing. Both are good designs. H&R reuses OEm end-links at the rear, while UUC sends you adjustable rear links. There were clunking issues with those in the past.
Racing Dynamics used to make the best sways before, but now only the fake ones are left...
Stut braces are not useful on the street on the E46 chassis. They look good though if you open the hood. Track and AutoX is a different story, however. The front end will be stay flatter through the corners, especially during transitions. Variety is available from generics to super expensive ACS and RD Sport, based on quality, fit'n'finish and stiffnes.
i want to get a front stress for my 99 323i too- just want something basic- ie w/ decent performance and not too expensive. (my car is after all almost 9 years old.)
does anyone have personal experience with or know if the "Bavarian Autosport Front Stressbar" Bavarian Autosport Front Stressbar (Part #: 010436) is a decent model?
also, will adding it have any possible "negative" handling effects?
thanks for your help.
does anyone have personal experience with or know if the "Bavarian Autosport Front Stressbar" Bavarian Autosport Front Stressbar (Part #: 010436) is a decent model?
also, will adding it have any possible "negative" handling effects?
thanks for your help.