Why does the H&R front sway bar not fit 335xi

Evochuck · 05-07-2014, 11:21 AM

According to multiple sites, the front bar fits 325Xi and 328Xi. Has someone actually tried fitting the front bar to a 335? Is the suspension geometry different? Is it because its such a marginal upgrade of .5 mm ?

Thanks!

jeguth1s · 05-08-2014, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Evochuck

According to multiple sites, the front bar fits 325Xi and 328Xi. Has someone actually tried fitting the front bar to a 335? Is the suspension geometry different? Is it because its such a marginal upgrade of .5 mm ?

Thanks!

That's incorrect. The i and xi front sways are a different configuration. UUC is the only company I know of that makes the front for the xi. Good luck getting one from them. Worst customer service ever...

Sidewinderpb · 05-08-2014, 08:22 AM

Pretty sure the front bar has to be specifically designed for the xi because of the subframe.

ajsalida · 05-08-2014, 03:54 PM

The XI bar has to have a larger half loop shape on each end to clear the front axles.

I think the confusion for 325/328Xi's came from an early mistake in H&R inventory listing sent out to online vendors. Like everything on the web, it never goes away 100%.

It was true until very recently that UUC made the only aftermarket front bar for an XI, at least that I'm aware of. It is a nice upgrade, have one on my car.

Evochuck · 05-08-2014, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ajsalida

The XI bar has to have a larger half loop shape on each end to clear the front axles.

I think the confusion for 325/328Xi's came from an early mistake in H&R inventory listing sent out to online vendors. Like everything on the web, it never goes away 100%.

It was true until very recently that UUC made the only aftermarket front bar for an XI, at least that I'm aware of. It is a nice upgrade, have one on my car.

Thank you for the very clear answer.

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Evochuck Lieutenant 69 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 335xi 09 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montreal iTrader: (2)	Why does the H&R front sway bar not fit 335xi According to multiple sites, the front bar fits 325Xi and 328Xi. Has someone actually tried fitting the front bar to a 335? Is the suspension geometry different? Is it because its such a marginal upgrade of .5 mm ? Thanks!
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ajsalida Colonel 226 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 95 M3, 02 R1150GSA, 09 335xi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA iTrader: (2)	The XI bar has to have a larger half loop shape on each end to clear the front axles. I think the confusion for 325/328Xi's came from an early mistake in H&R inventory listing sent out to online vendors. Like everything on the web, it never goes away 100%. It was true until very recently that UUC made the only aftermarket front bar for an XI, at least that I'm aware of. It is a nice upgrade, have one on my car.
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