Re: Sway Bars and Steering Issues

["Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Joe,

Don't buy the M3 swaybars for your car.  The front swaybar on the M3 uses 
different end links that mount to brackets on the struts.  For your non-M 
3-series, the swaybar endlinks mount to the control arms.

Because of the different mounting points, the non-M 3-series actually uses a 
thicker front swaybar.  Even aftermarket bars are larger for the non-M 
3-series.

I can't really offer anything regarding your steering issue.  Check fluid 
level, perhaps get the power steering system flushed out, and look for 
leaking lines or a leaking steering rack.

Ron Buchalski
BMWCCA #76387
1995 E36 M3
1993 E34 525iT
1999 Mazda Miata


>
>Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2003 14:31:39 -0500
>From: "Joseph T. Baptista Jr." <jbaptista@domain.elided>
>Subject: Sway Bars and Steering Issues
>
>I recently purchased a 1996 328i...I have an opportunity to purchase a set,
>front and rear, of used but excellent condition sway bars from an 98 M3.
>Should I go this route or is it better to buy a new pair?  or should I go
>aftermarket sway bars.  I do not plan on racing but I would like to improve
>the performance.
>
>Second question, the steering is extremely tight and can be choppy.  As a
>result, I have not pushed the car yet.  It feels as though the steering 
>pump
>needs replacement but it does not sound like the pump is bad.  What could 
>be
>the cause of this problem? steering rack?
>
>Thanks in advance for your input.
>
>Joe



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