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      03-22-2014, 11:16 AM   #1
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I replaced both front and rears yesterday. Couldn't really see a difference with the rear, but did so in case it was made out of unobtanium. First impression of handling is that it definitely has a sharper initial turn in and maybe less understeer. It could be a placebo effect, but steering also feels tighter, especially at highway speeds. I felt it was a great mod for $500 installed. Now I really want the Dinan control arms.
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I replaced both front and rears yesterday. Couldn't really see a difference with the rear, but did so in case it was made out of unobtanium. First impression of handling is that it definitely has a sharper initial turn in and maybe less understeer. It could be a placebo effect, but steering also feels tighter, especially at highway speeds. I felt it was a great mod for $500 installed. Now I really want the Dinan control arms.
I assume you mean $500 just for the front one right?

I'm going to go for the Dinan sways instead. I think the CP sways are 20% stiffer (though I have doubts about the rear ones). The Dinan ones are adjustable with front stiffness increasing 35-53% depending on setting, and rears 39%-72% stiffer depending on setting.

Apparently if you increase rear stiffness more than front stiffness, you can create oversteer, whereas the opposite creates understeer.
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With BMWCCA discount, front was $279, rear $211. What's not to love...
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With BMWCCA discount, front was $279, rear $211. What's not to love...
You sir, got a good deal. Even with my CCA discounts no dealer will sell me CP Sways at those prices.
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With BMWCCA discount, front was $279, rear $211. What's not to love...
Massive bargain.
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Retail is front $311, rear $237. Still inexpensive for the improvement. Is your dealer marking these up ridiculously?
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Retail is front $311, rear $237. Still inexpensive for the improvement. Is your dealer marking these up ridiculously?
No but, that's not including install. Factor in install is another $300, and you're up to an $800 upgrade. Still a good deal IMO. I'm being quoted $1200 all in for the Dinan and am going that route. Will put in the order next week, but hold off on install till my exhaust arrives.
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Shouldn't have said installed. My guy charged me $100 for the install.
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