View Full Version : rd sways installed last night! INSANE!


bähnstormer
03-30-2005, 01:45 PM
rd sways are to an e34 as birth control pills are to sex

the difference is incredible...
getting the rear sway out was a BITCH with the exhaust in
the way, but i got em in and medium (of 3) position in the front
and full stiff (of 2) position in the rear combined with my summer
kumho 712's @ 235 , 255 made my car handle incredible welll

as i pushed it on the off/on ramps it felt really really stable, almost
as if it was taunting me "is this the fastest u can go?" hehheheh
it felt so confidence inspiring!

thank to kevin and sam for the help, and DTC Designs for the shop

5mall5nail5
03-30-2005, 01:58 PM
Thank god you finally fukcing installed them, I don't know why you waited so. Also, I don't think birth controll pills have any effect on the experience of sexual intercourse...

jimmyz2
03-30-2005, 02:09 PM
Man it's about time.Bigger sways are #1 mod for suspension.And Yes,birth control pills allow trojan delete= greater and better handling. :)

bähnstormer
03-30-2005, 02:43 PM
jimmy knows where i'm at =]

Cereal Killa
03-30-2005, 02:52 PM
Glad you're enjoying them. Was fun helping you out, and damn I love those m5 seats.

bähnstormer
03-30-2005, 04:45 PM
u put that diff in?

shragon
03-30-2005, 05:32 PM
rd sways are to an e34 as birth control pills are to sex

the difference is incredible...
getting the rear sway out was a BITCH with the exhaust in
the way, but i got em in and medium (of 3) position in the front
and full stiff (of 2) position in the rear combined with my summer
kumho 712's @ 235 , 255 made my car handle incredible welll

as i pushed it on the off/on ramps it felt really really stable, almost
as if it was taunting me "is this the fastest u can go?" hehheheh
it felt so confidence inspiring!

thank to kevin and sam for the help, and DTC Designs for the shop nice! i need to get some too.


Thank god you finally fukcing installed them, I don't know why you waited so. Also, I don't think birth controll pills have any effect on the experience of sexual intercourse... oh, it sure does make a difference.

vtbimmer
03-30-2005, 07:18 PM
Nice! One step closer to rails :)

abakos
03-30-2005, 07:34 PM
Where would one buy these sways? I'm facing a suspension overhaul (I'm thinking Koni's w/GC setup :evil2 ), and sways are on the list. I've found that I am complete incapable of replacing anything with stock parts if a better solution is available.

(that's how I wound up with the flywheel :) )

I've heard excellent things about the RD Sways, but shocks first for sure.

Mblaster
03-30-2005, 09:05 PM
Now get a camber kit on there and she'll really go around corners.

Cereal Killa
03-30-2005, 09:20 PM
u put that diff in?

It's either going to be tomorrow or the following weekend after the body shop is done with her.

stuntride
03-30-2005, 10:58 PM
Where would one buy these sways? I'm facing a suspension overhaul (I'm thinking Koni's w/GC setup :evil2 ), and sways are on the list. I've found that I am complete incapable of replacing anything with stock parts if a better solution is available.

(that's how I wound up with the flywheel :) )

I've heard excellent things about the RD Sways, but shocks first for sure.

i kno www.hms-motorsport.com has them, and im just the same, i dont replace with OEM if i dont have to. martin, where did u get ur sways from and how much are they. thinking about doin them soon although im saving up for a 5speed conversion

Ted K
03-31-2005, 01:38 AM
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/subcategory_detail.asp?modelcode=E34&subcat_id=68

Cacatfish
03-31-2005, 03:58 AM
From what I have gathered the ideal for E34 is full soft front RD sway and full stiff rear. Then get'cher -1 or -2 degress front camber and get some great balance! :redspot

bähnstormer
03-31-2005, 11:05 AM
the lowest price i could find on teh sways was 390 and that is on
RD Usa's website...
so i went to bav auto in NH and said price match this boys, and
sure enuff they did....

bähnstormer
04-01-2005, 11:41 AM
http://www.eden.rutgers.edu/~szwarc/e34/swayBars/100_0402%20(Large).jpg

http://www.eden.rutgers.edu/~szwarc/e34/swayBars/100_0403%20(Large).jpg

http://www.eden.rutgers.edu/~szwarc/e34/swayBars/100_0404%20(Large).jpg

thanks to

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005JN80.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

5mall5nail5
04-01-2005, 02:00 PM
I was under the impression RD Sways were green.

MaloventEvil
04-01-2005, 03:06 PM
I was under the impression RD Sways were green.
well you were wrong, bitch. ;)

Mobius20
04-01-2005, 05:33 PM
Bastards stole Dinan's color. NOT COOL.

:D

Keep an eye on those heim joints for the rear bar.. I've been hearing not-so-great things about their longevity. It's kind of a bad place to use an open bearing.

AutoCouture
04-01-2005, 08:08 PM
Thank god you finally fukcing installed them, I don't know why you waited so. Also, I don't think birth controll pills have any effect on the experience of sexual intercourse...


2 words:

RAW DOG

Cacatfish
04-01-2005, 08:10 PM
I was under the impression RD Sways were green.

They were. I wonder if the color change has something to do with the whole RD, RDSport split...?

jimmyz2
04-01-2005, 09:23 PM
They were. I wonder if the color change has something to do with the whole RD, RDSport split...?
Yea,RD was/is green and RD Sport is blue. :confused

Alan
04-02-2005, 02:37 AM
My heim joints at the back failed after 15K miles. $100 bucks to replace them. I hear the secret is to keep them greased up to prevent water/dirt from getting in them. But if they fail again, I'm going to try to make my own like Rob Levinson suggests on UUC.

bähnstormer
04-02-2005, 12:15 PM
what if i wraped em in heat shrink?
that'll keep the dirt outta em right?

Alan
04-02-2005, 12:36 PM
I think the tubing would be constantly coming off from the movement/road debris. I think my failure was exceptionally premature. If you keep them greased it should be fine.