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    Sparco strut bar fit w/ S50

    Just wondering if anyone has tried a Sparco strut bar (or any bar) w/ an S50 conversion in our cars.

    I have an S52 w/ an S50 valve cover, so it looks like the oil cap would be right under the bar. No fun removing the bar every time I want to chng oil.
    1985 325e, 74k miles (S52 w/ OBD1, Bistein Sports, H&R Sports, IE sways, 3.23 LSD, TD 15x7/Star Specs, Euro bumper conversion)
    1998 M3 (4dr, 5sp, TCKline) (sold)
    2002 325i (sold)
    2009 X5 3.0si

    #2
    Yes, a Sparco bar fits fine. I think I removed the bar for oil changes, it's been a while.

    Originally posted by whysimon
    WTF is hello Kitty (I'm 28 with no kids and I don't have cable)

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      #3
      Here's my IE bar over the S50. No need to remove it for an oil change.

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        #4
        IE/Sparco bar fits great!

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          #5
          I have the eibach bar, also fits fine and doesn't need to be removed for oil changes.
          88 325is - S52 powered

          Originally posted by King Arthur
          We'll not risk another frontal assault, that rabbit's dynamite!

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            #6
            perfect - thanks to all for the pix and input!
            1985 325e, 74k miles (S52 w/ OBD1, Bistein Sports, H&R Sports, IE sways, 3.23 LSD, TD 15x7/Star Specs, Euro bumper conversion)
            1998 M3 (4dr, 5sp, TCKline) (sold)
            2002 325i (sold)
            2009 X5 3.0si

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              #7
              I have an IE bar in mine. Fits great but I have a few shims in my motor mounts so it very slightly rubs the injector cover and squeaks a bit. Haven't bothered messing it.
              91 318is M50 swapped
              05 Honda Pilot

              24V swap thread
              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=302524

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                #8
                have the Sparco strut bar in my cabrio with S50

                '87 325ic, powered by S50.

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                  #9
                  i just mocked it up and it cleared my m52 AND my downpipe. Plenty of room!
                  www.cp-e.com

                  1989 Zinno 325i m52 turbo coupe
                  2015 Ford Fiesta ST, Daily Driver.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by mitchlevy7 View Post
                    i just mocked it up and it cleared my m52 AND my downpipe. Plenty of room!
                    this is good to know.......for future possibilities...
                    '87 325ic, powered by S50.

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