sway bar or bars
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sway bar or bars
So I'm thinking about upgrading my sway bar. However, I'm not sure if I want only a front or a pair. My car is a weekend toy mostly for spirited driving, but I do a little autocross (maybe 8 times a year). I currently run apexi coilovers 10k springs. My goal is to keep the rear a bit more planted and controlled. I was thinking about a saner bar or a set of swift bars. What are your thoughts?
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depends what other settings you have with regards to alignment and how aggressive you want to be...
i run a cusco front and rear and it has some serious oversteer but once you get to know how it reacts, you can point and shoot far better. Not to mention that rotation is phenomenal in certain situations.
that said, at the limit it requires significantly more attention and skill
i run a cusco front and rear and it has some serious oversteer but once you get to know how it reacts, you can point and shoot far better. Not to mention that rotation is phenomenal in certain situations.
that said, at the limit it requires significantly more attention and skill
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Originally Posted by coldrsx,Jun 25 2009, 04:17 PM
i run a cusco front and rear and it has some serious oversteer but once you get to know how it reacts, you can point and shoot far better. Not to mention that rotation is phenomenal in certain situations.
As for the OP, if you have to make a change, go with the Saner. I would not bother with a rear bar upgrade or anything not as stiff as the saner with OEM spring rates for the front.
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It all depends on car set up and what you are trying to achieve.
Don't forget too that the swift rear bar is significantly stiffer than the front bar and they must be used as a set.
Not many people experiment with setting up the rear of the car vs the front. I can tell you it is very fast but needs supporting mods.
Don't forget too that the swift rear bar is significantly stiffer than the front bar and they must be used as a set.
Not many people experiment with setting up the rear of the car vs the front. I can tell you it is very fast but needs supporting mods.
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what would be best for me to run in front, sway bar wise?
espelirs, oem tires (ap1), uk alignment
i hear just a stiffer front bar would do? just wanted the car to be a tad bit more stable in the rear (less likely to oversteer)
espelirs, oem tires (ap1), uk alignment
i hear just a stiffer front bar would do? just wanted the car to be a tad bit more stable in the rear (less likely to oversteer)
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Originally Posted by robinson,Jun 25 2009, 03:04 PM
I'd drop the rear bar, or put on the OEM rear bar, and that will help you out with the oversteer. You have stiffer springs, so I think your stiffer rear bar is not helping you.