View Poll Results: What front sway bar do you use?
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STR Prep - Sway Bars
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With the shorter arms, I was just trying to save a little weight. The three holes correspond to the 3 stiffest settings on the first generation original swaybar back in 2001/2002. I'm not sure if SFR has drilled any stiffer holes. IMHO any stiffer holes would create some nasty angles on the endlinks. I don't think it's necessary given the ability to change components. i.e., 1.25" hollow, 1.25" solid or the 1.25" stepped "Monster".
Gendron:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/1...CPqS5M3WrJbaeQ
SoloVR6:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/1...CPqS5M3WrJbaeQ
Installed, car on ground, set to equivalent of "7th hole" on Gendron:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/1...CPqS5M3WrJbaeQ
Would this cause any issues in handling, like the bar not working correctly or reducing its rate, due to too much endlink angle? I felt a bunch of roll/delay on initial turn in, more than I would expect with this much front bar past the 6/6 on 1.25 hollow and 900 lb f springs, and an otherwise loose setup (800lb r, mx5 rear, 1/8" r toe in). Is this because of the 'overly' stiff setting/endlink angle? Or normal laggy turn in feel for the bushing mounts?
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From: Sparta NJ
Custom Bracket 1 lb 5.3 oz
Bearing (Timken GRA103RRB2) 7.1 oz
2 Bearing Flanges (62MST) 6.0 oz
Bearing Mount Hardware
(2 bolts, 2 nuts, 4 washers) 2.4 oz
Metal Collar 4.3 oz
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The whole shibami (per side) 2 lbs 9.1 oz
Total 5 lbs 2.2 oz
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From: littleton, CO
Originally Posted by rrthorne8' timestamp='1328683858' post='21394475
Seems reasonable i suppose. maybe i can make a low cost alternative for all of us that matches or gets close to oem weight.
does anybody have the weight of bills BB assembly and part number of the bearing?
does anybody have the weight of bills BB assembly and part number of the bearing?
Custom Bracket 1 lb 5.3 oz
Bearing (Timken GRA103RRB2) 7.1 oz
2 Bearing Flanges (62MST) 6.0 oz
Bearing Mount Hardware
(2 bolts, 2 nuts, 4 washers) 2.4 oz
Metal Collar 4.3 oz
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The whole shibami (per side) 2 lbs 9.1 oz
Total 5 lbs 2.2 oz
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Hey nmrado, is that hole next to the recessed bolt hole going to be threaded? I know that the spacing on those mounted bearings is way wider than the chassis captured nuts and that seems like a good way to mount the bearing.
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Also, I finally got around to weighing my Saner FSB: 20.3 lb without endlinks.
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From: Arizona
I put his beauty on my S2 last night. Gendron 0.120 wall bar. Let the adjustment games begin!
Will test it out this weekend! tight fit but it works great! I could push the stock exhaust into the hex head bolt. Wont be a problem with an aftermarket single when I get it.
I mocked up some kevlar wrap just in case it rattles. Zipties are of course just temporary. Going to get some metal ties tomorrow.
Will test it out this weekend! tight fit but it works great! I could push the stock exhaust into the hex head bolt. Wont be a problem with an aftermarket single when I get it.
I mocked up some kevlar wrap just in case it rattles. Zipties are of course just temporary. Going to get some metal ties tomorrow.
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I've been working with Guy Ankeny in helping him test his newly designed Bladed Rear Swaybar. No Specs are available yet as it is still in the testing phase. I am happy to announce that they will be cheaper than a Gendron Rear Bar when all said and done. I will continue to update as soon as everything is set and official specs can be posted. The aim is to have the same stiffness as an MY00 rear bar at full stiff and softer than say a miata bar at full soft. For further questions you can contact Guy Ankeny directly at AnkenyRacingEnterprises
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Originally Posted by nmrado' timestamp='1332945753' post='21551867
Yep, I figured most Gendron bar users would be experiencing some amount of rubbing. Unfortunately, using the upper mounting location like Nick did, means the clearance doesn't increase as much compared to the lower mounting position. In your second picture, imagine having the bar mounted much closer the visible bolt that fastens the sway bar mounting bracket to the chassis. The height difference between my approach and the BB Gendron mounts is between 2" and 2.25". Thanks for the pics.
-Relocate the end link which will require hardware
-Remove the washers, bringing the bolt closer to the arm/linkage
-Bend the arm
-Milling down the outside of the arm
-Additional Options?
-Marc
Just installed the milled arms and new end links. I don't think these end links saved any room compared to the old links. There is more space, enough to get my finger between them. Since the prior contact with the shock was minimal, I expect this to work. Here were the changes:
-Milled outside of both arms approx 50% thickness and powder coated.
-Updates end links with bolts built in.
-Marc
