Sparco strut bar fit w/ S50

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  • jstam
    Member
    • Jul 2010
    • 48

    #1

    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
  • FredK
    R3V OG
    • Oct 2003
    • 14736

    #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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    • butters
      E30 Fanatic
      • Nov 2010
      • 1202

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

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      • Neil1138
        E30 Addict
        • Feb 2010
        • 527

        #4
        IE/Sparco bar fits great!

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        • matthugie
          E30 Mastermind
          • Mar 2004
          • 1810

          #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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          • jstam
            Member
            • Jul 2010
            • 48

            #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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            • Nick_S
              No R3VLimiter
              • Apr 2011
              • 3656

              #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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              • e30rapidic
                R3VLimited
                • Oct 2003
                • 2167

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

                '87 325ic, powered by S50.

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                • mitchlevy7
                  Mod Crazy
                  • Aug 2011
                  • 672

                  #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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                  • e30rapidic
                    R3VLimited
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 2167

                    #10
                    Originally posted by mitchlevy7
                    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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