Installing M coupe Sway mounts(lower)

[Panzer_M]

M Coupe vs Ti mounts lower. As you can see the M is wider, thicker and bigger than the stock Ti mount...size is good, but in tight areas it can also be a hinderance.but it's working with just a few minor changes.



installed on Ti Arm. Well test fitted on the arm in this pic.

To install

Rasp out the TA hole with a 3/8" rasp(Need to make sure that's the one i used)

you also need a OE Spacer-washer to snug fit the OE Sway link(but should clear the bigger Black Urethane Links no problem)

Installing is a bit of a bugger with the brakeline there, you need to raise the mount up to get the 16mm nut under the arm and tighten it. Working on a easier way to do it than the way I came up with.

[L84THSKY]

I just bought the adjustable/greasable end links. Will they fit in the m-coupe bracket? If so, all I need a is an adjustable rear sway bar.

[Panzer_M]

how much/where did you get the links?

[Panzer_M]

btw, running the Club Sport bar temp..til I get some powerflex bushings and prob a M coupe bar and new links.(Either OEs or the blacks depending on the flo' of dough for car mods at the time of purchase)

[L84THSKY]

I bought them from UUC for $100.00.

Originally Posted by Panzer_M

how much/where did you get the links?

[Panzer_M]

Def, post a review when you get them.

[L84THSKY]

I already have them. They look just like the picture. I can't use them till I find an adjustable rear sway bar.

Originally Posted by Panzer_M

Def, post a review when you get them.

[L84THSKY]

Is this the correct rear bar for our cars? I'm referring to the M-coupe one. Why do they list both an M-coupe and a Roadster rear bar, what's the difference?

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...ODUCT_ID=71754

I forget, how much thicker is that bar than the M-tech rear bar?

Originally Posted by Panzer_M

Def, post a review when you get them.

[Panzer_M]

3mm.... 16 vs 19

[Panzer_M]

not sure if there is a differance between the Z3M bars.

[L84THSKY]

Just ordered the H & R m-coupe rear sway bar. From what I read, I also need part # 3 & 6 in the picture, to use the thicker bushings and my new adjustable end links.

Originally Posted by Panzer_M

not sure if there is a differance between the Z3M bars.

[turbof128]

Subscribing to this thread. Keep us updated on how the install goes.

[Panzer_M]

here is my list of what I used.

# 7, # 8, cause the bolt is longer than the Ti's(and might as well get a new nut)

#6 M Coupe/Z3M Lower Sway Bracket.

# 4, which is a 16mm nut vs the Ti's 13mm nut(Ti's will not work with the Z3M Bracket)

The Upper 4 is still the OE Ti since you use the 318ti's stud attached to the frame, so it's still a 13mm nut..but I replaced it as well.

I also picked up new #3(M Coupe Brackets, Upper), but they are still in bags since I am still using a 16mm rear sway bar.

[L84THSKY]

Just ordered all the misc parts from Circle BMW

Originally Posted by Panzer_M

here is my list of what I used.

# 7, # 8, cause the bolt is longer than the Ti's(and might as well get a new nut)

#6 M Coupe/Z3M Lower Sway Bracket.

# 4, which is a 16mm nut vs the Ti's 13mm nut(Ti's will not work with the Z3M Bracket)

The Upper 4 is still the OE Ti since you use the 318ti's stud attached to the frame, so it's still a 13mm nut..but I replaced it as well.

I also picked up new #3(M Coupe Brackets, Upper), but they are still in bags since I am still using a 16mm rear sway bar.

[squirrel]

The M coupe bar is 19mm vs the M roadster bar which is 18mm. I have the coupe bar in my ti and it made a noticeable difference in the handling of the car. A relatively cheap and must have upgrade for anyone upgrading a ti's suspension.

All I changed were the brackets, bushings and bar. All stock M coupe pieces. You could go with urethane but I don't feel it could be a huge improvement.