BMR Sway Bars Kick Ass!

[SRG963]

Brand: BMR Fabrication

Price: Group Buy for a great deal!

Purchased From: Kyle at BMR fabrication

Installation: Rear was very easy, took less than 15 min. Front took a little time and a lot of patience. Took as much time to get the OEM bar out as it did to get the beefy BMR bar in. We found holding our left foot up, waving our right fist around and cursing at it was the magic combo.

Installation Time: I think it took around 3 hours for both, taking our time and not rushing anything.

Any Installation Tips You Have: Have someone else do the front bar, anyone can do the rear.

http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab359/SRGSRG963/BMR_Sway_Bars.jpg

Front Sway Bar Settings
Hole 1 - 87% stiffer than OE bar
Hole 2 - 137% stiffer than OE bar

Rear Sway Bar Settings
Hole 1 - 91% stiffer than OE bar
Hole 2 - 164% stiffer than OE bar
Hole 3 - 286% stiffer than OE bar

Quality of Part: (rate 1-10) 10. Very good welds and excellent fit/finish. The only thing I would change would be to add 90 degree fittings on the front bushing brackets to make greasing them easier. We tried to do this, but couldn't get the new ones to fit properly.

Product Performance: (rate 1-10) 10

Any Other Comments: Worth every penny! If you drive mostly on smooth pavement and want to stay very flat around corners, I'd suggest these bars on the stiffest settings. If you live where the road is broken or rough, you may want to start with the softer setting.

[SpeedRacerX]

I'm glad you like them Shawn. I feel that my staggered setup (wanders a little) could really benefit from these. Sounds like it worked out well for your staggered setup...?

This a must do for me. I've now seen maybe 15 positive reviews on these.

[SpeedRacerX]

Oh.........can I do the install on ramps or do I need a lift?

[DRCUSTOMPARTS]

Randy the swaybars won't fix the wander, it seems like the toe in needs to be increased, that keeps the car traveling in a straight line.

I want to get these swaybars too, it seems like a good upgrade for the money. Thanks for the comments Shawn.

[SpeedRacerX]

Randy the swaybars won't fix the wander, it seems like the toe in needs to be increased, that keeps the car traveling in a straight line.

I want to get these swaybars too, it seems like a good upgrade for the money. Thanks for the comments Shawn.

One of these days, I have to get my car to someone who is great with alignments - my dealer is NOT. Been this way since I bought the car. With my driveshaft replacement, everything else was supposedly checked. Time for another opinion. LOL.

[SRG963]

Oh.........can I do the install on ramps or do I need a lift?

I believe you need the tires to hang free when installing the bars, so a lift makes it much easier than jack and stands.

These bars really made a big difference, the car feels like it's glued to the road. I was close to doubling the posted suggested speed around corners today :devil:

[SRG963]

One of these days, I have to get my car to someone who is great with alignments - my dealer is NOT. Been this way since I bought the car. With my driveshaft replacement, everything else was supposedly checked. Time for another opinion. LOL.

Good Year did a decent job aligning my GT. I could also pay them an additional $40 to set the car to exactly what I wanted. I would suggest someone that offers a lifetime alignment if you plan to keep the car a long time like I am.

[BigV8]

Great write up. Thanks. Thats item 3 on my list now, 2 being the sub frame connectors.

[Devilish34]

One of these days, I have to get my car to someone who is great with alignments - my dealer is NOT. Been this way since I bought the car. With my driveshaft replacement, everything else was supposedly checked. Time for another opinion. LOL.

It's far for you but Downingtown Goodyear is purdy good

[Grey Ghost in NOVA]

I put the same set on my car in the garage by myself. You have to jack the passenger side up about 1.5 to 2 feet to have clearance to remove the bar. Both tires have to come off and you have to remove the drivers tierod end to clear the bar. Overall it was not hard - just time consuming. I also have the sub-frame connectors and tunnel brace. The car corners flat with the rear kicking out on WOT when it shifts gears - no rear shake/shimmy like stock!

[BlackGT5]

Good to hear all of the positive reviews. I should receive mine on Tuesday!! Now I just wish the front was as easy to replace as the rear.

[dklau33]

Installed mine this past Sun and agree with everyone else. A great product for a great price, espeically if you got in on the intro deal. This has got to be the best bang for your buck suspension mod. Only spent $300 and you can really feel the difference on these bars reducing body roll and keeping the car neutral. A CAI costs about the same and doesn't come close in the ROI department comparatively. I also agree with the OP about the front bar. Kinda wish I paid someone else to do it. I don't think my 5 hours of struggling with the front bar was worth whatever money I would have had to pay a shop to do it.

[SinCity G8]

I just installed these with the sub frame connectors and rear trailing arms last Friday. The car feels completely different now. I will say that the rear trailing arms area bitch to put in trying to get the knuckle pushed back in place. All in all it took about 6 hours for all the parts to get replaced. I used a lift a local hobby shop or I am sure it would have taken longer in the garage.

[G8Smitty]

This helped me out quite a bit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-fm_Irb7sY

[SRG963]

The only thing removed (besides the front tires) was the passenger side tie rod for clearance after the BMR bar was practically in place, which was then marked and put back exactly where it was before. Rather than unbolting anything for clearance in the rear, simply slide the rubber mounts off the pipes and gently press the drivers side pipe down to slide the bar in, then the other side is easy to place.

[BMR Sales]

Thanks for all the feedback everyone, the introductory pricing will last through the end of the week and I would recommend ordering them soon because our inventory of these sway bars are running low and once the stuf we have in stock sells it will be another couple weeks before we do a production ruun of them. If you would like to get in on the sale either place your order online or give me a call here at the shop.

Thanks,
Kyle

[SRG963]

I'm going to try Rustoleum 7376 Hammertone Paint Black to touch up my scuff marks. I'll post my results :)


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[SRG963]

Update. I touched up my passenger side bar with Black Rustoleum Hammertone Paint, and it looks great!

It's a very close match, I can't tell a difference :)

[BMR Sales]

Well Let us all know what you used for touch up, I always have people asking me what to use and another option is always a good thing.

['02 ws6]

Update. I touched up my passenger side bar with Black Rustoleum Hammertone Paint, and it looks great!

It's a very close match, I can't tell a difference :)

I've used the same thing on my TAs suspension parts. (Strut tower brace, LCAs, and LCA relo brackets). Matches perfectly.

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[SRG963]

Well Let us all know what you used for touch up, I always have people asking me what to use and another option is always a good thing.

I'll see if I can find a specific number on the can once I get home. I got it at Walmart for $5.97. It was the only Black Hammertone Paint they had, which is by Rustoleum :)

['02 ws6]

RUS7376 is the # on my can.

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[SRG963]

I'll see if I can find a specific number on the can once I get home. I got it at Walmart for $5.97. It was the only Black Hammertone Paint they had, which is by Rustoleum :)


Rust-Oleum Hammered
Paint# 7215 Black
UPC# 0 20066 72158 9

[BlackGT5]

Rust-Oleum Hammered
Paint# 7215 Black
UPC# 0 20066 72158 9

Picked some up yesterday. Thanks!

[BMR Sales]

Thanks for the touch-up paint information guys. :D

[1GXP4ME]

Kyle do you guys make all parts in black as well as red? Interested in some control arms and subframe connectors in black.

[BMR Sales]

Kyle do you guys make all parts in black as well as red? Interested in some control arms and subframe connectors in black.

We only do Red and the black hammertone here at the shop, but shoot me a PM and I may have some option if you are interested in doing black.

[SRG963]

I've put several thousand miles on these swaybars, and so far, no noises at all. I've not had any problems with them and would suggest them as the first suspension mod.

The difference with the BMR bars - night and day! No lift around corners and drifting is so much smoother without all the body roll. Plus, the car feels much more solid at higher speeds.

Thanks BMR!

[BMR Sales]

I've put several thousand miles on these swaybars, and so far, no noises at all. I've not had any problems with them and would suggest them as the first suspension mod.

The difference with the BMR bars - night and day! No lift around corners and drifting is so much smoother without all the body roll. Plus, the car feels much more solid at higher speeds.

Thanks BMR!
No problem thanks for the long-term feedback!

[Chewy]

Just ordered mine... I'll do them myself as I trust very few people to work on my car and one of them is Modern Muscle in Oswego IL which is a 3 hour drive for me. 6 hours in the car burning gas and then paying them or 4 hours (max) for me and a buddy to install them? Hmm... No brainer for me. Plus, I've been under this beast several times replacing components. Ugh...

Wish I'd have gotten the super special price.

Chris

[BMR Sales]

Just ordered mine... I'll do them myself as I trust very few people to work on my car and one of them is Modern Muscle in Oswego IL which is a 3 hour drive for me. 6 hours in the car burning gas and then paying them or 4 hours (max) for me and a buddy to install them? Hmm... No brainer for me. Plus, I've been under this beast several times replacing components. Ugh...

Wish I'd have gotten the super special price.


Chris
I just processed the order and will have them shipped out for you tomorrow. The sway bars are not too bad to install especially if you have someone helping.

[KenV]

Is that sale coming back? I'm just beginning to hit the ceiling over body roll.

[BMR Sales]

I don't think we will be doing another sway bar sale for a good while. I can tell you that we do have these bars in stock and can generally ship them out the same day they are ordered. If you would like to order a set give me a call at the shop or you can place the order online on our website.

[KenV]

Gotcha. Thanks for the details. I'll be in touch when I'm ready to throw the car in the air.

[DVDDave]

Gotcha. Thanks for the details. I'll be in touch when I'm ready to throw the car in the air.

these sway bars are gonna be one of the best mods you do to a G8 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BMR Sales]

these sway bars are gonna be one of the best mods you do to a G8 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I told you that you would enjoy them Dave! :D

[KenV]

Sure, twist my arm. ;) I'm ordering later today. Gotta decide the color. My wife's around here somewhere....

Just got back from Vegas, the land of cut-and-thrust driving. I had to drive like I was a cabbie again (drove there for a while to make college $). I actually need swaybars on this car now :D

Edit: Bought 'em. "Yeah, he took the red one." Too much watching Lilo and Stitch with my daughter.

[BMR Sales]

Sure, twist my arm. ;) I'm ordering later today. Gotta decide the color. My wife's around here somewhere....

Just got back from Vegas, the land of cut-and-thrust driving. I had to drive like I was a cabbie again (drove there for a while to make college $). I actually need swaybars on this car now :D

Edit: Bought 'em. "Yeah, he took the red one." Too much watching Lilo and Stitch with my daughter.
Hey Ken I got the order and will get it processed and your bars will be shipping to you in the next or two. Tahnks for the order! :D

[KenV]

Thanks Kyle. I'm looking forward to having more than a homemade catch can on the car.

[BMR Sales]

Thanks Kyle. I'm looking forward to having more than a homemade catch can on the car.

You will definitely notice the difference when you get these sway bars installed, they make the car sooo much more fun to drive.

[2StepsAhead]

Just installed my Saturday, definitely a VERY noticeable improvement.

[KenV]

Stop it, you two. As it is I'm staring a hole in the screen and reloading the UPS page every hour. ;)

[Chewy]

Still have mine in the box... Been too damn hot or busy to bother with them...

[stryker g8gt]

Guys,

You may want to read a thread on the other board about the front brackets.......

[BMR Sales]

Hey guys we have an updated bushing saddle for all the guys running our sway bars. The Energy Suspension saddles just were not up to the task of handling our sway bars so we came up with an answer for everyone. We will be sending these out to people who have purchased our sway bars all I need them to do is send me a PM with full mailing address. These new much stronger saddles will start shipping tomorrow. I would like to thank everyone for there patience.

Kyle

[BMR Sales]

We have our machine shop working on some billet aluminum saddles right now. They will be lighter, much stronger, and more visually appealling then whats available now for the sway bars. Here is picture of a billet saddles we currently make and that is similiar to the one we are building for the G8.

Kyle

[KenV]

Hey guys we have an updated bushing saddle for all the guys running our sway bars. The Energy Suspension saddles just were not up to the task of handling our sway bars so we came up with an answer for everyone. We will be sending these out to people who have purchased our sway bars all I need them to do is send me a PM with full mailing address. These new much stronger saddles will start shipping tomorrow. I would like to thank everyone for there patience.

Kyle

I should have waited another week to order, heh. PM inbound, and the response to the issue is much appreciated.

[BMR Sales]

I should have waited another week to order, heh. PM inbound, and the response to the issue is much appreciated.

Hey Ken I responded to your PM, I will get a set out to you.

[Chewy]

Mine are still in the box! Whoopeee! Too damn hot, rainy and busy to mess with it.

[BMR Sales]

Mine are still in the box! Whoopeee! Too damn hot, rainy and busy to mess with it.

PM sent back to you, I will get a set out to you as soon as I can.

[Chewy]

Cheers!

[todds87ss]

PM sent.
Kyle, thanks for addressing this issue before folks started flaming. It really demonstrates the difference between a company focused on customer service, and everyone else.
You guys rock.

[KenV]

PM sent.
Kyle, thanks for addressing this issue before folks started flaming. It really demonstrates the difference between a company focused on customer service, and everyone else.
You guys rock.

Amen to all of that. And thanks for the PM response Kyle.

The bars look like they could hold up a bridge btw. I did find a couple of 1" gouges through the powdercoat, so if anyone has touched up a set of the red ones please post up. I may use some silver hammertone that worked wonders for the last fence I built *scratches chin like a supervillain*

All that aside, I'll chime in once I get these monsters mounted. If they work like they look I'll have a smile burned into place in about a week.

[Chewy]

FYI! Blue or green painters tape will protect the bars when mounting them and remove pretty easily after.

I plan to wrap the ends with it.

Chris

[BMR Sales]

FYI! Blue or green painters tape will protect the bars when mounting them and remove pretty easily after.

I plan to wrap the ends with it.

Chris
Good idea! As simple as it is I honestly have never thought of doing that, I just make sure I am super careful with the installs.

[BMR Sales]

PM sent.
Kyle, thanks for addressing this issue before folks started flaming. It really demonstrates the difference between a company focused on customer service, and everyone else.
You guys rock.


Amen to all of that. And thanks for the PM response Kyle.

The bars look like they could hold up a bridge btw. I did find a couple of 1" gouges through the powdercoat, so if anyone has touched up a set of the red ones please post up. I may use some silver hammertone that worked wonders for the last fence I built *scratches chin like a supervillain*

All that aside, I'll chime in once I get these monsters mounted. If they work like they look I'll have a smile burned into place in about a week.
No problem guy, I like working with the G8 crowd and they are honestly some of our more understanding customers so I do whatever I can to help you guys out and make sure you guys recieve the best customer service.

The first batch of bushing saddles has shipped and the second batch will be shipping early- middle of next week. If any of you guys have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to get in touch with me.

Thanks,
Kyle

[stryker g8gt]

Guys, just a tip. I found that installing the new swaybar from the passenger side made it very easy. Especially with the engine jacked up.

[TomPierce]

Instead of jacking up the engine, I just unbolted the power steering pump and moved the hoses out of the way. 3 bolts in the front and 1 in the back/side.

[KenV]

I like working with the G8 crowd and they are honestly some of our more understanding customers

Maybe the G8 gang has a higher parent percentage as an owner group. As the parent of a two year old I can attest to the attainable level of understanding. A short wait for brackets is nothing compared to toilet training someone who would really rather do anything else and has a scream like a cougar caught in a wood chipper.

[BMR Sales]

Maybe the G8 gang has a higher parent percentage as an owner group. As the parent of a two year old I can attest to the attainable level of understanding. A short wait for brackets is nothing compared to toilet training someone who would really rather do anything else and has a scream like a cougar caught in a wood chipper.

Each car community is different from each other and working here at BMR, I deal with anything from serious drag radial racers to the G8 community and it is crazy how different they all are. I like the laid back atmosphere of the G8 community. I am young enough that I don't have to worry about any kids but taking care of myself can be a pain sometimes. :D

[KenV]

That's what I like about the G8. We have a hell of a cool crowd. BTW that taking care of one's self being difficult doesn't end as years pass. That's why the smart guys get married. We live longer and have a 50/50 shot that someone will help clean up our messes :D

[SRG963]

Got my replacement saddles today!

Thanks for the great Customer Service BMR!

[bigtreepu]

Hopefully these go on sale again. I've been in and out of the forums and missed the sale. :( All looks good though. Can't wait to buy.

~Matt

[bonecrrusher]

Agreed - my G8 could use some swaybars...

[KenV]

Forget the sale, try waiting for the updated brackets. I go out to the garage each day to pet my bars while I wait.

[travis gore]

That's what I like about the G8. We have a hell of a cool crowd. BTW that taking care of one's self being difficult doesn't end as years pass. That's why the smart guys get married. We live longer and have a 50/50 shot that someone will help clean up our messes :D

very well said sir

[KenV]

;)

Late-breaking news: the brackets arrived. They look bridge abutment-tough. This weekend's car show trip will be the last trip on stock bars.

[BMR Sales]

;)

Late-breaking news: the brackets arrived. They look bridge abutment-tough. This weekend's car show trip will be the last trip on stock bars.
Get em installed and let us know how they work out for you. :D

[KenV]

Will do. And kudos again for making a quick fix so available and attractive.

[Chewy]

Ok got mine installed. Front is a bitch but doable. I did mine alone which IMO is a bit harder because you're getting up and down constantly adjusting and moving stuff.

I just took it around the block and so far I'm VERY happy.

This is a decent size job and I don't recommend everyone take it on. For someone that's good with their hands it's doable but time consuming.


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[cdtx]

These are next on my list to buy

[BMR Sales]

Ok got mine installed. Front is a bitch but doable. I did mine alone which IMO is a bit harder because you're getting up and down constantly adjusting and moving stuff.

I just took it around the block and so far I'm VERY happy.

This is a decent size job and I don't recommend everyone take it on. For someone that's good with their hands it's doable but time consuming.


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About time you got em installed, the bars make such a difference on the G8's its crazy.

[Chewy]

About time you got em installed, the bars make such a difference on the G8's its crazy.

Agreed! It took me longer than I thought, but I took my time and made sure everything was right.

Hard to believe your engineers thought the saddles these bars came with originally were going to be strong enough when the stock saddles were considerably stronger with less of a bar.

The new ones with the gussets added look like they're MORE than up to the task.

I would like to see some 90º grease zurks (sp?) on them though.

Well made, fit like they came off of it and MAN does it handle. Flattens it RIGHT OUT!

These with my Pedders struts make this car STUPID! It's not anymore harsh a ride IMO either.

Chris

[SRG963]

I would like to see some 90º grease zurks (sp?) on them though.



Agreed :)

[BMR Sales]

Agreed! It took me longer than I thought, but I took my time and made sure everything was right.

Hard to believe your engineers thought the saddles these bars came with originally were going to be strong enough when the stock saddles were considerably stronger with less of a bar.

The new ones with the gussets added look like they're MORE than up to the task.

I would like to see some 90º grease zurks (sp?) on them though.

Well made, fit like they came off of it and MAN does it handle. Flattens it RIGHT OUT!

These with my Pedders struts make this car STUPID! It's not anymore harsh a ride IMO either.

Chris
You would be suprised, we have used the same sway bar brackets on a couple different sway bars we have done in the past without any issue. The new ones are definitely up to the task and should be able to withsatnd anything you can throw at it. I told my guys to think about doing the 90 degree zerk fitting, but I know many times that the straight zerk fitting is what comes with the sway bar bushing/bracket kits we use with our sway bar. Most people are suprised about how little the sway bars affect driveability/feel of the car other then when the cars is being pushed hard.

[Chewy]

You would be suprised, we have used the same sway bar brackets on a couple different sway bars we have done in the past without any issue. The new ones are definitely up to the task and should be able to withsatnd anything you can throw at it. I told my guys to think about doing the 90 degree zerk fitting, but I know many times that the straight zerk fitting is what comes with the sway bar bushing/bracket kits we use with our sway bar. Most people are suprised about how little the sway bars affect driveability/feel of the car other then when the cars is being pushed hard.

Agreed! I need to look for a 90º*grease gun fitting then...

Chris

[stryker g8gt]

Using a grease gun with a flexable 18" hose isn't too bad, but the 90 degree angle would be sweet.

Either way I still love these sway bars........ out of mile 40 mile ride to work I have about 10 miles of back country rodes that are fun now.

[hflores3]

Gentlemen, I have read this entire thread from start to finish. I'm saving my quarters right now!!! My previous car had upgraded sway bars and they make a TON of difference.......makes the car FUN to drive!!!

Now then....would you guys offer up your insights on which sway bar bolt holes you used (#1 or #2) and your driving impressions? I didn't see any comments on this thread.

Did most of you use bolt hole #1? Bolt hole #2?

[stryker g8gt]

Gentlemen, I have read this entire thread from start to finish. I'm saving my quarters right now!!! My previous car had upgraded sway bars and they make a TON of difference.......makes the car FUN to drive!!!

Now then....would you guys offer up your insights on which sway bar bolt holes you used (#1 or #2) and your driving impressions? I didn't see any comments on this thread.

Did most of you use bolt hole #1? Bolt hole #2?

I think most of us went with the stiffer setting

[TomPierce]

I think most of us went with the stiffer setting

I went #2 on both of them...that didn't come out right.

I just finished installing the upgraded saddles, and ALL of the front end noises went away.

Thanks again to BMR for stepping up to the plate on this issue. It's a shame that customer service like that is so rare, but it is greatly appreciated.

[hflores3]

With most having installed them at the #2 bolt hole......what are the driving impressions at that setting? Are there any "negative" effects at all?

[todds87ss]

you might find that the back end get looser a little sooner in wet weather (when cornering). That's about it.

[BMR Sales]

Gentlemen, I have read this entire thread from start to finish. I'm saving my quarters right now!!! My previous car had upgraded sway bars and they make a TON of difference.......makes the car FUN to drive!!!

Now then....would you guys offer up your insights on which sway bar bolt holes you used (#1 or #2) and your driving impressions? I didn't see any comments on this thread.

Did most of you use bolt hole #1? Bolt hole #2?
Most people end up using the stiffest hole, honestly you won't notice too much driveability difference between the two holes unless you are pushing the car pretty good then the stiffest setting will really start to shine. I alway recommend to use the stiffest setting because the G8's are so big and heavy and have so much body roll that they really need as much help as you can give them.

I went #2 on both of them...that didn't come out right.

I just finished installing the upgraded saddles, and ALL of the front end noises went away.

Thanks again to BMR for stepping up to the plate on this issue. It's a shame that customer service like that is so rare, but it is greatly appreciated.
I am glad you are happy Tom, if there is ever anything else I can help you out with let me know.

Thanks,
Kyle

[bigtreepu]

any sales on the sway bars coming soon?

[BMR Sales]

At this time or in the near future it doesn't look like we will be having any sales. The only thing I could see us doing is possibly having a Thanksgiving Day sale. Just keep an eye out on the board because we really don't find out about sales till the last second either.

[desertg8]

What are the stock weights of both front and rear sway bars vs. bmr's weights?

[95_9C1]

i noticed, tonight, that the website shows the old style saddles ...

are the billet aluminum saddles a standard inclusion to the sway bar kit ?

[DRCUSTOMPARTS]

At this time or in the near future it doesn't look like we will be having any sales. The only thing I could see us doing is possibly having a Thanksgiving Day sale. Just keep an eye out on the board because we really don't find out about sales till the last second either.
That'll work, let us know if you have a sale.

[BMR Sales]

i noticed, tonight, that the website shows the old style saddles ...

are the billet aluminum saddles a standard inclusion to the sway bar kit ?
No the billet aluminum saddles will be a option we have for the sway bars in the future but as of right now they come with the steel reinforced saddles that we are making for the sway bars.

[BMR Sales]

Thanks for the quick review!

[Torqued]

How does the weight of these bars compare to the stock parts? I assume they weigh less, but how much?

Thanks

[BMR Sales]

How does the weight of these bars compare to the stock parts? I assume they weigh less, but how much?

Thanks

Honestly they are a bit lighter but it wouldn't be more than 4-5lbs at the most so the weight difference is pretty negligible.

[95_9C1]

any "Black Friday" deals (http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=20963&p=309418&viewfull=1#post309418) ?

[BMR Sales]

any "Black Friday" deals (http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=20963&p=309418&viewfull=1#post309418) ?

Let me check into that.

[95_9C1]

http://nicoleirene.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/fingers_crossed.jpg

[DRCUSTOMPARTS]

+1

[95_9C1]

is it time for the sale, yet ?

[BMR Sales]

I am working on a sale but it more than likely looks like it is going to be a Thanksgiving Day Sale. As soon as I find out more detail I will let you guys know.

[DarkPhoenix]

Any idea when they will be back in stock?

[BMR Sales]

I hate to say it but it will be another week to two weeks before they are ready, we had a heck of a time trying to get the material we use to our sway bar manufacturer. I know for a fact that they have the material and they are working on them as I type this. I will come back in this thread Monday and give you guys an update.

[DarkPhoenix]

Thankt Kyle!
After reading all of the positive info in this thread, I can't wait for mine to get here. Thanks for making such great parts for our cars!

My swaybars shipped today (11/19)!!!
I can't wait!

[BMR Sales]

As you guys know we have started shipping the G8 sway bars, if any of you guys would like to order a set give me a call here at the shop. I would like to thank all our G8 customers for being patient waiting for the sway bars to ship.

Kyle

[95_9C1]

any Black Friday / Xmas deals ?

[hflores3]

As you guys know we have started shipping the G8 sway bars, if any of you guys would like to order a set give me a call here at the shop. I would like to thank all our G8 customers for being patient waiting for the sway bars to ship.

Kyle

I ordered a set just this past week Kyle (online purchase). Will it ship with all the new / upgraded hardware? (presumably so)

[hflores3]

I am working on a sale but it more than likely looks like it is going to be a Thanksgiving Day Sale. As soon as I find out more detail I will let you guys know.

Oh man!!! I ordered a set on Wed -- the day before Thanksgiving! Cut me some slack? Please!!!

[Atlas]

any word on shipping?? i ordered a set of the sways from PM-FL back in october and have yet to get them... was my order forgotten or are we waiting for more to be made??

[BMR Sales]

any word on shipping?? i ordered a set of the sways from PM-FL back in october and have yet to get them... was my order forgotten or are we waiting for more to be made??

You need to contact Precision Motorsports on your order since you ordered thru them. I can tell you that we have had them in stock and been shipping them for about the last 2 weeks or so.

[Atlas]

Last I heard from them was that they were waiting on the sways to be made... I've tried contacting them via PM, guess I should call, but I figured you would know if you had given any to them to fill their orders...

[BMR Sales]

They have been over here a few times to pick up some parts so I would assume that your sway bars should be shipped out already but there is no way I could tell you 100%. Give Rich a call over there and he should be able to let know for sure.

[BluYa76]

I ordered this past Monday, and got mine Thursday afternoon! Thanks for the quick shipping!!!

[BMR Sales]

No problem, let us know how they work out for you once you get them installed.

[Chewy]

I put my snow tires on this last Saturday and took the opportunity to look over everything for the first time since my install in August. Everything looked tight and I was able to grease the front bushings using my fantabulous 90º grease gun end... THAT was worth the money!

Now it's supposed to snow today... BOO!

Chris

[95_9C1]

so, no holiday sales this year ? :(

[BMR Sales]

We just had a sale for Thanksgiving Day so it is unlikely we will have a Christmas sale but as soon as I find out about an sales you guys will find out. I will do my best to keep you guys informed on any sales we may have in the future.

[95_9C1]

We just had a sale for Thanksgiving Day

it would have been nice to know that

[BMR Sales]

it would have been nice to know that

It was posted a few times throughout the forums, specifically under group buys and in the suspension section.

[95_9C1]

i was only checking this thread

[Eidolon]

i was only checking this thread
First thing I do every time I log onto the forums is use the "New Posts" shortcut under the "Home" button. It gives you a nice, quick view of all the new posts in the forum in the past few days, sorted from newest to oldest. It allowed me to find the BMR posts about the Thanksgiving Day sale. I didn't have the funds for a purchase at the time, so it was really more of a tease than something I could participate in... But hey, I knew about it!

[2StepsAhead]

Honestly, why would they update sales information in review threads? Theres a bunch of threads about the sway bars...that'd be a lot of bumping they'd be doing for a sale.

[95_9C1]

Honestly, why would they update sales information in review threads? Theres a bunch of threads about the sway bars...that'd be a lot of bumping they'd be doing for a sale.

could be because there was a discussion about it in this review thread, or didn't you read that part (http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=17825&p=309419&viewfull=1#post309419) ?

[Chewy]

First thing I do every time I log onto the forums is use the "New Posts" shortcut under the "Home" button. It gives you a nice, quick view of all the new posts in the forum in the past few days, sorted from newest to oldest. It allowed me to find the BMR posts about the Thanksgiving Day sale. I didn't have the funds for a purchase at the time, so it was really more of a tease than something I could participate in... But hey, I knew about it!

10-4! I do it with EVERY forum I'm on... I can't see doing it any other way...

Also remember that hitting the little down arrow next to the subject title, places you at the newest post since your last visit or post in that thread.

Chris

[2StepsAhead]

could be because there was a discussion about it in this review thread, or didn't you read that part (http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=17825&p=309419&viewfull=1#post309419) ?

Yeah silly me for missing posts on this board...who could do such a thing.

[95_9C1]

First thing I do every time I log onto the forums is use the "New Posts" shortcut under the "Home" button. It gives you a nice, quick view of all the new posts in the forum in the past few days, sorted from newest to oldest




10-4! I do it with EVERY forum I'm on... I can't see doing it any other way...

meh, i don't care to follow or see every new topic/post in every section on the forum

i only ever follow a few topics in a few sections, this thread being one of them ...

regardless, i'm sure there will be other sales

so, i'm sure it will all work out, eventually

BTW, anyone try out BMR's new end links with these sways ?

[hflores3]

No problem, let us know how they work out for you once you get them installed.

Okay, I've "finally" worked the front sway bar through and under the @#$%^&*^%$#! power steering line and out. Same "small challange" on way in. Most you gents mentioned the term "patience" as part of this process. Is that this forum's potically correct term for cursing and kicking a cat or two durining the install? Because a cold front moved in with rain -- will I go to hell for all the !#$%^&**&^%$#!! cursing I did this Sunday morning?

I had cold wind and rain sneak up my "freaking butt crack" this morning as I lay on the ice cold concrete!!! I didn't notice THAT DAMN PART in the *&^%$#!!#$% installation instructions Kyle!! :-)

Now I can start re-attaching end links, bushings, grease, etc.

[hflores3]

You guys see this swivel for greasing the BMR zerks? It looks like it might work.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200395400_200395400

[SRG963]

You guys see this swivel for greasing the BMR zerks? It looks like it might work.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200395400_200395400

I picked up a similar one from Advanced Auto ($7-8), works well.

[2StepsAhead]

I picked up a similar one from Advanced Auto ($7-8), works well.

Link? I saw a bag of mixed fittings there the other day, didnt know which would work.

[KenV]

Juuuuuuuuust finished washing the G8 after swapping the bars. Not bad for four hours' time including an oil change. Maybe we do get better with age :D FWIW undoing the driver's side radius rod helped me quite a bit up front. The rear was a twenty-minute dream job. Didn't even crack out the air tools.

This is our ride to church so I'll see if it handles like a bat outta hell tomorrow. Judging by the diameter differences from stock to BMR I don't anticipate disappointment.

BTW I had no idea the car is this easy to work on. I almost look forward to doing headers/cam/head work now. So it begins...

[BMR Sales]

Juuuuuuuuust finished washing the G8 after swapping the bars. Not bad for four hours' time including an oil change. Maybe we do get better with age :D FWIW undoing the driver's side radius rod helped me quite a bit up front. The rear was a twenty-minute dream job. Didn't even crack out the air tools.

This is our ride to church so I'll see if it handles like a bat outta hell tomorrow. Judging by the diameter differences from stock to BMR I don't anticipate disappointment.

BTW I had no idea the car is this easy to work on. I almost look forward to doing headers/cam/head work now. So it begins...

Let us know how they work for you. I am sure you will be very happy! :D

[KenV]

Happy we are, Kyle, for sure. I'm up in speed on cloverleafs by at least 10mph, with a bit of room to spare. I give these a 10 out of 10.

Of course, now I'm getting ASR and a bit of wheelspin on the inside rear tire on hard accel out of some corners, especially from a stop. Maybe I'll do a Harrop diff before more power mods. lol

[BMR Sales]

Awesome! If there is anything else we cna do for you let me know. The sway bars probably make the biggest seat of the pants difference out of any of the suspension mods that can be done on the G8.

[DarkPhoenix]

Finally, finally got mine installed! Other than a lot of cussing and stabbing a hole in one of my tie rod boots, everything was pretty straight forward. Yay for BMR!

[stryker g8gt]

I do not know how many tried this, but I slid the new sawy bar in from the passenger wheel well so i was able to navigate the hard stuff first. then a twist and push and it was in.... keys were unbloting the engine mounts, jacking it up and passenger side input for me.....

[Darkmanx]

I do not know how many tried this, but I slid the new sawy bar in from the passenger wheel well so i was able to navigate the hard stuff first. then a twist and push and it was in.... keys were unbloting the engine mounts, jacking it up and passenger side input for me.....

what does unbolting the engine mounts do i tryed it and nothing happen i had to twist and turn and unbolt my power steering line for it to work

[stryker g8gt]

you jack up the engine, it allows for more room around sterring lines, etc....

[KenV]

I worked mine in from the passenger side as well. Funny, it wasn't until I began to really swear that it worked its way through with a 'plop'. Undoing the driver's side LCA from the spindle per the G8Modz instructions made the difference.

[Darkmanx]

i might as well had gotten a discount for no powder coating because its all scratched off.

[95_9C1]

i might as well had gotten a discount for no powder coating because its all scratched off.

any pics ?

[KenV]

Mine scratched a bit easily as well. Actually, I thought it was paint and that I had misread it as PC back when I bought the set. Stuff comes off pretty easily on mine, and a bit was missing when I unboxed the bars for install. The bars aren't in plain sight so I chucked them in without much concern. Lord knows flat-tracking over the gravel paths that pass as roads around here will probably take off some more over time. I figure I'll touch them up with something when I next put the car in the air if it bugs me.

[Darkmanx]

Thats what my buddies that where helping me said that they where painted . I set everything on the floor and just by setting them on the floor they where scratched but the spohn stuff stayed pefect , but atleast they made my car handle great

[SRG963]

A close match for touch up paint for the black hammertone sway bars:
Rust-Oleum Hammered
Paint# 7215 Black
UPC# 0 20066 72158 9

[Chewy]

I taped mine up with blue painters tape and they came through pretty good. I didn't remove anything but control arms and power steering lines and inserted mine from the drivers side. It was pretty easy actually.

Chris

[slideadams]

I've been on the fence but I'm now convinced the pull the trigger on these. Thanks guys!

[I12XLR8]

Mine are coming in soon but the dealer has to replace my strut mounts under warranty - maybe I'll ask them to do the sway bar at the same time. Sounds like a hundred dollars might buy my an afternoon to myself!

[BMR Sales]

I've been on the fence but I'm now convinced the pull the trigger on these. Thanks guys!

Give me a call and we can definitely get a set coming to you.

[metoo]

I ordered mine soon after buying the car. I remember complaining about the body roll before, and now its doesn't bother me in routine driving. I have both at the stiffest setting.

I know that I would never do this install again. I'd rather do and engine swap. I think it took 5 hours to get the front one end using a lift and that's after I cut the original one out. About an hour of this time was removing and reinstalling my turbo kit components. The frustration level was the highest I've had on any car labor I've done.

[Voice of Reason]

I ordered mine soon after buying the car. I remember complaining about the body roll before, and now its doesn't bother me in routine driving. I have both at the stiffest setting.

I know that I would never do this install again. I'd rather do and engine swap. I think it took 5 hours to get the front one end using a lift and that's after I cut the original one out. About an hour of this time was removing and reinstalling my turbo kit components. The frustration level was the highest I've had on any car labor I've done.

You should have unbolted the engine and lifted it an inch. The stock one literally fell out and the new one took less than 3 min to get in after doing that.

[jzpiano]

Does anybody know if these sway bars are hollow or solid through?

[SpeedRacerX]

Does anybody know if these sway bars are hollow or solid through?

BMR's are hollow.

[jzpiano]

BMR's are hollow.

Eh...I thought I heard that they were going to be making them solid at some point.

Sent from my EVO 3D

[SpeedRacerX]

Eh...I thought I heard that they were going to be making them solid at some point.

Sent from my EVO 3D

Could be...but their website still shows them as being hollow.

[BMR Sales]

Eh...I thought I heard that they were going to be making them solid at some point.

Sent from my EVO 3D

Our sway bars are hollow and are going to continue to be hollow in the future.

[95_9C1]

Our sway bars are hollow and are going to continue to be hollow in the future.

does anyone make a solid sway bar for the G8 ?

[jzpiano]

does anyone make a solid sway bar for the G8 ?


I think pedders does....

[Zaphod B]

Thinking about it, my biggest complaint about the G8's handling is its body roll. Sway bars will take care of that without having too much of an impact on ride compliance. I think I'll ask for a pair for a Christmas present.

[Eidolon]

Thinking about it, my biggest complaint about the G8's handling is its body roll. Sway bars will take care of that without having too much of an impact on ride compliance. I think I'll ask for a pair for a Christmas present.

I can tell you I have not at ALL regretted getting these bars. I've got them set as stiff as they'll go and LOVE what they've done for the car's handling.

Sent from my ADR6300 using Tapatalk

[BMR Sales]

Thinking about it, my biggest complaint about the G8's handling is its body roll. Sway bars will take care of that without having too much of an impact on ride compliance. I think I'll ask for a pair for a Christmas present.

G8 sway bars make a perfect Christmas gift! :D

[Zaphod B]

G8 sway bars make a perfect Christmas gift! :D
I'm surprised you didn't suggest it first!

[SpeedRacerX]

Awesome bang for the buck mod. It's close to the top of my bottomless list.

[hflores3]

I love these things!! ...but they are popping now. Does anyone have the torque specs to the end links and other possible culprits?

[Eidolon]

I love these things!! ...but they are popping now. Does anyone have the torque specs to the end links and other possible culprits?
Is your popping coming from the front or the back?

If you're running the BMR end links, torque spec is 25 lb-ft for the link nuts. If you've still got the stock end links, the nuts probably don't need to be much tighter than that. I'm getting a popping from my front left end, actually, and switching back and forth between the BMR endlinks and the stock endlinks didn't change it. So I'm not sure where it's coming from.

[hflores3]

not running BMR end links....popping is in front end

[SRG963]

Popping noises? Grease your front swaybar bushings.

PS, you can find 90 degree zerks at Advanced Auto, which make greasing them a little easier.

I will be using Red Line CV-2 Synthetic Grease with Moly next purchase.

[Eidolon]

PS, you can find 90 degree zerks at Advanced Auto, which make greasing them a little easier.
+1 to this! I did the same thing. Worlds easier afterward.

[hflores3]

Already "greased" the front bushings 2 weeks ago (Mobil 1 synthetic grease). Also have 90 degree zerks for easier access.....

[SRG963]

If you've got a pop or squeak, check your 13mm bolt torque, and re-grease.