What sway bars are you running? (325iX only)

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  • bluebmw.com
    Advanced Member
    • Oct 2015
    • 180

    #1

    What sway bars are you running? (325iX only)

    Haven't seen a thread like this, so let's start one!

    Post your:
    1. Suspension setup
    2. sway bar(s), and
    3. your thoughts/feedback/suggestions

    Bonus points for photos!

    My car is running GC coilovers but stock sway bars, and I've been considering going to a bigger rear bar - maybe Ireland Engineering's adjustable 19mm piece? Hoping to get some opinions on this idea too.
  • nando
    Moderator
    • Nov 2003
    • 34827

    #2
    stock. Can't really upgrade the rear because there's no upgrade for the front. And running a huge rear bar with a stock front one isn't really ideal IMO.
    Build thread

    Bimmerlabs

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    • rede30
      R3V Elite
      • Dec 2003
      • 4697

      #3
      e36 m3 front sway bar with stock end links. End link tabs moved a little bit.
      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-h...wE3UqwjjmaTrXg

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      • iXguido
        Mod Crazy
        • Nov 2009
        • 721

        #4
        Originally posted by rede30
        e36 m3 front sway bar with stock end links. End link tabs moved a little bit.

        Everything bolts up with minor mods?

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        • nando
          Moderator
          • Nov 2003
          • 34827

          #5
          Originally posted by rede30
          e36 m3 front sway bar with stock end links. End link tabs moved a little bit.
          On an ix?
          Build thread

          Bimmerlabs

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          • fresh_TD
            R3VLimited
            • Aug 2013
            • 2457

            #6
            Originally posted by nando
            On an ix?
            I'm curious too, on this.

            Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
            '91 318i (Alpine) - daily
            '88 325ix (Zinno) - drive here and there!

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            • Kershaw
              R3V OG
              • Feb 2010
              • 11822

              #7
              They do look fairly similar.

              AWD > RWD

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              • nando
                Moderator
                • Nov 2003
                • 34827

                #8
                Ix bars have a bend to go over the cv shaft.
                Build thread

                Bimmerlabs

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                • flyboyx
                  R3V OG
                  • Sep 2008
                  • 8371

                  #9
                  If you can find one, the ix touring front sway is 1mm bigger that the standard bar
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                  Gigitty Gigitty!!!!

                  88 cabrio becoming alpina b6 3.5s transplanted s62
                  92 Mtech 2 cabrio alpinweiss 770 code
                  88 325ix coupe manual lachsilber/cardinal
                  88 325ix coupe manual diamondschwartz/natur
                  87 e30 m3 for parts lachsilber/cardinal(serial number 7)
                  12 135i M sport cabrio grey/black

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                  • nando
                    Moderator
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 34827

                    #10
                    Still kicking myself for not buying one when they were only $100.
                    Build thread

                    Bimmerlabs

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                    • fresh_TD
                      R3VLimited
                      • Aug 2013
                      • 2457

                      #11
                      Originally posted by nando
                      Still kicking myself for not buying one when they were only $100.
                      Tell me about it. I had one , and sold it for $12k.[emoji16]

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                      '91 318i (Alpine) - daily
                      '88 325ix (Zinno) - drive here and there!

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                      • AWDBOB
                        R3V Elite
                        • Aug 2013
                        • 4383

                        #12
                        There is an E36M3 front bar on jakes moving sale which you should be able to get for 75% off. Cheap way to buy and test it out.

                        1989 Hooptie 325iS Build Thread
                        1989 Zinnoberrot M3 Build Thread

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                        • nando
                          Moderator
                          • Nov 2003
                          • 34827

                          #13
                          I'm just going out on a limb here - but i really doubt it fits. Unless the guy so says he has one confirms it was on an ix, I'm not buying another part that doesn't fit. :p
                          Build thread

                          Bimmerlabs

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                          • dirtyEthirtyIX
                            Advanced Member
                            • Apr 2017
                            • 123

                            #14
                            Originally posted by nando
                            I'm just going out on a limb here - but i really doubt it fits. Unless the guy so says he has one confirms it was on an ix, I'm not buying another part that doesn't fit. :p
                            I bought it for shits and giggles. I should have all my suspension back together in a week or two

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                            • Chrisbike
                              Mod Crazy
                              • Mar 2015
                              • 688

                              #15
                              Originally posted by nando
                              I'm just going out on a limb here - but i really doubt it fits. Unless the guy so says he has one confirms it was on an ix, I'm not buying another part that doesn't fit. :p
                              Yeah. E46 323i didn’t work. Going to try e36m3 next. Here’s a iX with a e36m3, I couldn’t talk directly with owner on if the mounts or bar are custom but you can note the sway link mount location.
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                              Build Thread
                              https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=419655
                              Parts Thread
                              https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=408302

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