RD Sport Sway Bars

D1ESEL · 04-13-2018, 05:18 PM

Good afternoon everyone!

This may have been asked before but does anyone know where to find RD Sport Sway Bars? I have tried to order direct and their phone number is not in service and you can not add anything to the cart.

Also has everyone had good luck with install on them?

Please advise!

Thank you!

dozaiya · 04-14-2018, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by D1ESEL

Good afternoon everyone!

This may have been asked before but does anyone know where to find RD Sport Sway Bars? I have tried to order direct and their phone number is not in service and you can not add anything to the cart.

Also has everyone had good luck with install on them?

Please advise!

Thank you!

i believe some folks reported these bars to snap

SuckaGDog · 04-14-2018, 09:44 AM

I ran their sway bars on my E60 M5. One of the best upgrades I've ever did to that car. Others though, had issues with the bars snapping.

RDSport USA is no longer in business as a couple years ago so that explains why the phone is disconnected.

ilikebmxbikes · 04-14-2018, 03:24 PM

i snapped an RD bar as did a handful of my friends. I personally would avoid

rhyary · 04-14-2018, 11:19 PM

Try these:

Richbot · 04-16-2018, 10:50 AM

I have a Dinan bar on the car now. I ran an RDSport front bar for about 6 years on the street and in autocross/track settings. I was luckier than a lot of people, but if eventually failed and broke, luckily leaving my driveway.

I wouldn't go near another one of their products even with somebody else's money, especially the bars, for that reason.

The Hotchkis setup seems like the best value on the market right now.

kawstik · 04-16-2018, 11:02 PM

A buddy snapped an RD sway. I personally run Dinan.

b4hand · 04-17-2018, 10:19 AM

I have a hotchkins, and I'd recommend them.

slicer · 04-17-2018, 01:17 PM

I have Eibach sways. 3 way adjustable front and 2 way rear. They presented a few fitment and clearance challenges with my suspension (Ohlins TTX) but I think I have everything resolved now via adjustable end links. I would probably try Hotchkis if I were to start over.

D1ESEL · 04-18-2018, 12:23 PM

I ended up order the Hotchkis ones yesterday!

I'll report back when I get my car out of storage and everything in the car!

dparm · 04-18-2018, 04:54 PM

Out of ignorance, will someone please explain how so many of these broke?

Richbot · 04-19-2018, 09:21 AM

Mine broke near the mount gusset/stop on the left side of the car, right where it’s under the most stress. My theory is they did a crap job of preparing and heat treating before/after welding the stops on. Bars are usually cro-moly tubing which sometimes needs some special love when welding, and that’s right where the bar sees Two different directions (twist + reaction force from the bushing)

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D1ESEL First Lieutenant 276 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 11.5 ZCP E90, GT3's Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Excelsior, MN iTrader: (1)	RD Sport Sway Bars Good afternoon everyone! This may have been asked before but does anyone know where to find RD Sport Sway Bars? I have tried to order direct and their phone number is not in service and you can not add anything to the cart. Also has everyone had good luck with install on them? Please advise! Thank you! __________________ -Chris 2011.75 M3 E90 Jerez ZCP Stripper 6MT - 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE 6MT - 2018 F80 M3 Individual Hera Blue Mica on Cohiba 6MT - 2022 F150 Raptor Instagram: CCOHO93
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SuckaGDog Captain 128 Rep 617 Posts Drives: M5, C63 AMG Black Series Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (0)	I ran their sway bars on my E60 M5. One of the best upgrades I've ever did to that car. Others though, had issues with the bars snapping. RDSport USA is no longer in business as a couple years ago so that explains why the phone is disconnected.
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Richbot Major General 2760 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	I have a Dinan bar on the car now. I ran an RDSport front bar for about 6 years on the street and in autocross/track settings. I was luckier than a lot of people, but if eventually failed and broke, luckily leaving my driveway. I wouldn't go near another one of their products even with somebody else's money, especially the bars, for that reason. The Hotchkis setup seems like the best value on the market right now. __________________
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kawstik Lieutenant 605 Rep 438 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (13)	A buddy snapped an RD sway. I personally run Dinan.
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b4hand Captain 661 Rep 966 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (3)	I have a hotchkins, and I'd recommend them.
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slicer Major General 2739 Rep 6,734 Posts Drives: 'E46 M3 Race Car, '23 X7 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin - Instagram - @slicer_m iTrader: (39)	I have Eibach sways. 3 way adjustable front and 2 way rear. They presented a few fitment and clearance challenges with my suspension (Ohlins TTX) but I think I have everything resolved now via adjustable end links. I would probably try Hotchkis if I were to start over. __________________ '23 X7 '04 M3 - Fall Line Motorsports Built Race Car - S65 swap, Dry Sump, Bosch Stand-Alone ECU, Drenth Sequential Trans, MCS 3-Way, Flossmann Wide Body, Brembo Motorsports Brakes, Drexler LSD, BBS E88 Etc. INSTAGRAM - @Slicer_M Last edited by slicer; 04-18-2018 at 04:52 PM..
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D1ESEL First Lieutenant 276 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 11.5 ZCP E90, GT3's Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Excelsior, MN iTrader: (1)	I ended up order the Hotchkis ones yesterday! I'll report back when I get my car out of storage and everything in the car! __________________ -Chris 2011.75 M3 E90 Jerez ZCP Stripper 6MT - 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE 6MT - 2018 F80 M3 Individual Hera Blue Mica on Cohiba 6MT - 2022 F150 Raptor Instagram: CCOHO93
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dparm Stop the hate, get a V8 3850 Rep 8,625 Posts Drives: C7 Corvette GS, AMG C63 S Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (1)	Out of ignorance, will someone please explain how so many of these broke? __________________ Now: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, 2021 AMG C63 S sedan Past: 2011.5 M3 sedan ZCP
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04-19-2018, 09:21 AM	#12
Richbot Major General 2760 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	Mine broke near the mount gusset/stop on the left side of the car, right where it’s under the most stress. My theory is they did a crap job of preparing and heat treating before/after welding the stops on. Bars are usually cro-moly tubing which sometimes needs some special love when welding, and that’s right where the bar sees Two different directions (twist + reaction force from the bushing)
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