Re: E28 wheels (M5 -> 535) followed by a question (?)

["James Moran" <bavarian@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Uh, when the car leans in a turn, the anti-roll bar doesn't rotate, it
twists.   Thus the sensor, located at the center of the rear anti-roll bar,
doesn't see any change in ride height.

Jim Moran
'88 M6

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From: Michael_Bird@domain.elided <Michael_Bird@domain.elided>

>
>For what it's worth, the E28 M5 has a hydraulically controlled rear
>suspension that will "raise" the rear end when the sway bar sensor sees you
>getting hot into a turn.   This is to reduce the chance of rubbing the
>tires on the fenders.   I guess BMW thought this was better (or at least
>cheaper) than stamping new body panels for just a few thousand cars.

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