Hotchkis Sway Bars

[Dr._Who]

Hey,

Has anyone any experience with Hotchkis Sway Bars?

-> https://www.hotchkis.net/product/bmw...md=23993&sm=20



* Tubular (Hollow) - Hollow
* Front & Rear Materials - Mild Steel
* Front & Rear Dimensions (diameter/round) - 1 ¼ Front and 1 Rear(31.75mm - Front / 25.4mm - Rear)
* Front & Rear Weights - (TBD)?
* Included - 4 Polyurethane Bushings, 4 Brackets w/ Grease Fittings

Any additional Info.?


Cheers!

[Pic18]

I used them on my E46 track car, definitely saved some weight and adjustability was nice but also greatly changed the handling to where I had to remove the rear bar to get rid of understeer, but once again that was on an E46 M3.

[Dr._Who]

Originally Posted by Pic18

I used them on my E46 track car, definitely saved some weight and adjustability was nice but also greatly changed the handling to where I had to remove the rear bar to get rid of understeer, but once again that was on an E46 M3.

Hey,

Thanks for the response!

I'm new to this so bear with me...

Was there too much understeer and you "had to remove the rear bar" because it was too soft or was it because it was too stiff??


Cheers!

[Pic18]

Originally Posted by Dr._Who

Hey,

Thanks for the response!

I'm new to this so bear with me...

Was there too much understeer and you "had to remove the rear bar" because it was too soft or was it because it was too stiff??


Cheers!

Sorry for the long response time. So basically I was experiencing understeer in my car (E46 not F80) and all the set up sheets/advice I read for mid corner understeer without roll was to try a stiffer front bar and more front compression. I tried that and it didn't work (in theory it should have been stiffer). In the process I also tried messing with the rear bar and actually forgot to tighten it on one track session and it solved all my understeer issues.

Not sure if that really answers your question but basically every situation is a bit different. I would suggest just making changes with want ever you decided to do and see what works for you.

[Dr._Who]

Originally Posted by Pic18

Sorry for the long response time. So basically I was experiencing understeer in my car (E46 not F80) and all the set up sheets/advice I read for mid corner understeer without roll was to try a stiffer front bar and more front compression. I tried that and it didn't work (in theory it should have been stiffer). In the process I also tried messing with the rear bar and actually forgot to tighten it on one track session and it solved all my understeer issues.

Not sure if that really answers your question but basically every situation is a bit different. I would suggest just making changes with want ever you decided to do and see what works for you.

Hey,

Thanks for getting back to me!

You seem to be saying something different, now.

My query was in regards to your original post:

Originally Posted by Pic18

I used them on my E46 track car, definitely saved some weight and adjustability was nice but also greatly changed the handling to where I had to remove the rear bar to get rid of understeer, but once again that was on an E46 M3.

The reason I'm curious is because in F8x models you need to drop the entire rear suspension subframe
in order to change the rear anti roll bar and this can be quite labor (cost!) intensive. Changing out the
front is "... cake" in comparison.

Many people, I've read on the forums, initially just do the front bar, primarily so, because of this reason.

Cheers!

[DLag30]

I had this brand on my e46 and everything appeared to be good quality. The price point is def good as well

[ment4t]

I had these installed on my F82 at the same time as GC camber plates.

The combination allowed for a markedly high speed on turn-in and more stability on exit.

I have no idea about long-term reliability, but my mechanic has used Hotchkis products on his shop race car and has had no issues.