KW HAS & Dinan Sway Bars Install

ykjones · 03-03-2017, 05:36 PM

Recently had the KW HAS & Dinan Sway Bars installed by the fine folks at AR Auto & Adrenaline Racing just outside Portland, OR. Only have experienced the drive home from the install but I can certainly feel the car is much more planted, quite stable at higher speeds and the cornering is quite remarkable. I am very impressed thus far and look forward to more "testing". Here are a bunch of pics from the install and from the shops test drive.

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Mcc420 · 03-03-2017, 06:40 PM

Looks good bro ��

///3dkn · 03-04-2017, 11:33 AM

looking really good. AR Auto Service is a very reputable shop. How much was the install if you don't mind me asking?

m5 guy · 03-04-2017, 03:36 PM

Awesome! What settings do you have the swaybars on? They fit well with no drama?

ykjones · 03-04-2017, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mcc420

Looks good bro ��

Thanks man. I'm loving it!

ykjones · 03-04-2017, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ///3dkn

looking really good. AR Auto Service is a very reputable shop. How much was the install if you don't mind me asking?

Shoot me a pm and I'd be happy to share what they charged me which I thought was very fair based on some of the crazy quotes I was getting.

ykjones · 03-04-2017, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by m5 guy

Awesome! What settings do you have the swaybars on? They fit well with no drama?

I had them set Dinan sway bars to front: Full stiff and rear full soft. Did a bunch of research and bounced it off my former high end Dinan certified shop in Cali. As soon as I told them what I wanted them set up, they said "that's exactly how they should be set". Install shop where I had everything installed also specializes in racing and they just held a Porsche tech session today on suspension, tires and stuff. Their full title AR Auto & Adrenaline Racing

This is the reference my former Dinan certified shop gave and recommended to me: http://store.uucmotorwerks.com/artic...ybar_setup.htm

The handling is phenomenal beyond belief. WOW. If you want your beast to really handle, I dare anyone to try these settings. You will be wowed. I thought my E60 M5 handled well with RD Sport Sways and Dinan suspension. This feels like it's on a whole another level! Took a on ramp last night at 90. Car just ate it up for lunch and sad "what's next?"

m5 guy · 03-04-2017, 07:32 PM

Great reply, thanks! Might have to move the timetable up on finishing the suspension. It's either going to be downpipes/tune next or Dinan swaybar/balls with brake pads/brake lines.

SapphireM5 · 03-05-2017, 01:16 PM

I was waiting for your review, I am going to do the same exact setup. Can you PM me price as well? Also what size spacers are you running? Thanks and glad you are happy with everything!

5onu · 03-05-2017, 05:10 PM

Looks great buddy! I have the KW HAS also and the car has become just a joy to drive now. Loving every minute!

13M5F10 · 03-05-2017, 07:33 PM

Awesome! Definitely worth the $$$$. Glad you went KW over DINAN for the springs.

ykjones · 03-06-2017, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SapphireM5

I was waiting for your review, I am going to do the same exact setup. Can you PM me price as well? Also what size spacers are you running? Thanks and glad you are happy with everything!

Sure. Send me a pm.

ykjones · 03-06-2017, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 13M5F10

Awesome! Definitely worth the $$$$. Glad you went KW over DINAN for the springs.

Yeah after reading months and months of reading all of your reviews, it was a no brainer. The difference in handling is just phenomenal!

ykjones · 03-06-2017, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by m5 guy

Great reply, thanks! Might have to move the timetable up on finishing the suspension. It's either going to be downpipes/tune next or Dinan swaybar/balls with brake pads/brake lines.

I didn't you had anything else to add on your epic build! As the mod bug always says "there's always something else and it's never enough!" You will love this set up!

ykjones · 03-17-2017, 01:17 PM

It's been about two weeks since the KW HAS & Dinan Sway Bars install. As expected, the rears dropped some and I had them re-adjusted yesterday. Still nothing but rave reviews on this combination of a suspension set up. Handling and stability are so much improved and just phenomenal now in my opinion. Love the look of the new stance. I find myself staring even more at her now. Pics after the re-adjustment yesterday. For anyone wanting my measurements, from fender to bottom lip of wheels: Rear 24 1/2" and front 24 1/4".

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gdavis · 03-17-2017, 04:29 PM

looks good man!

ykjones · 03-17-2017, 07:35 PM

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looks good man!

Thanks!

Warrior75 · 03-31-2017, 12:48 PM

Very nice. I'm ordering the KW HAS today, and looking into sway bars. You're still happy with your purchase? Are there any other options, besides Dinan for sway bars, or are they the best? Sway bars from them are more expensive than the KW HAS.

ykjones · 03-31-2017, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Warrior75

Very nice. I'm ordering the KW HAS today, and looking into sway bars. You're still happy with your purchase? Are there any other options, besides Dinan for sway bars, or are they the best? Sway bars from them are more expensive than the KW HAS.

Couldn't be more happier with the suspension set up now. Love the look and the improved handling is just unreal. Did a bunch of research and the Dinan sways for the F10 M5 are rumored to be top.

TheHouseWon · 04-16-2017, 10:11 PM

Subscribing. I have dinan sways and KW HAS pending install... So exciting !

evilb · 04-17-2017, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHouseWon

Subscribing. I have dinan sways and KW HAS pending install... So exciting !

You'll love it. But, I just replaced my HAS with V3's and wow. Huge upgrade.

TheHouseWon · 04-17-2017, 06:23 PM

KW V3 is too much money for the type of driving I'm going to do (no track). Jealous, though!

Seems like youre running out of mods to do lol. You have almost everything.

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ykjones Master Gunnery Sergeant 72 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Signapore Gray Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Kalispell, MT iTrader: (0)	KW HAS & Dinan Sway Bars Install Recently had the KW HAS & Dinan Sway Bars installed by the fine folks at AR Auto & Adrenaline Racing just outside Portland, OR. Only have experienced the drive home from the install but I can certainly feel the car is much more planted, quite stable at higher speeds and the cornering is quite remarkable. I am very impressed thus far and look forward to more "testing". Here are a bunch of pics from the install and from the shops test drive. __________________ VF Engineering Hex Stage 1, RPI GTM Black edition, KW HAS, Dinan sway bars, Matt Schnell spacers, IND black chrome, M Performance rear spoiler, M Performance rear diffuser, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's, ESS stainless steel brake lines, EBC Red Stuff ceramic pads, BMC air filters, charcoal filter delete, sprint booster, V1w/Blendmount, BIM coding all options, Pedal Haus pedals, Formula One Pinnacle Tint Last edited by ykjones; 03-03-2017 at 06:18 PM.. Reason: Removed duplicate photos.
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ykjones Master Gunnery Sergeant 72 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Signapore Gray Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Kalispell, MT iTrader: (0)	It's been about two weeks since the KW HAS & Dinan Sway Bars install. As expected, the rears dropped some and I had them re-adjusted yesterday. Still nothing but rave reviews on this combination of a suspension set up. Handling and stability are so much improved and just phenomenal now in my opinion. Love the look of the new stance. I find myself staring even more at her now. Pics after the re-adjustment yesterday. For anyone wanting my measurements, from fender to bottom lip of wheels: Rear 24 1/2" and front 24 1/4". __________________ VF Engineering Hex Stage 1, RPI GTM Black edition, KW HAS, Dinan sway bars, Matt Schnell spacers, IND black chrome, M Performance rear spoiler, M Performance rear diffuser, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's, ESS stainless steel brake lines, EBC Red Stuff ceramic pads, BMC air filters, charcoal filter delete, sprint booster, V1w/Blendmount, BIM coding all options, Pedal Haus pedals, Formula One Pinnacle Tint
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