Tested swaybars, wheels and tires back to back
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From: Emmett
Originally Posted by rob.ok,Apr 11 2009, 08:20 PM
The Swift sway bars are a very nice combo as they are stiffer than the OEM bars but are set up to be heavier in the rear vs the conventional school of thought.
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hey I was testing the car at Roebling not auto-x. I think this is the problem I've got confused between track and auto-x setups
On auto-x I think the big bar helps, the car rolls a lot less and transitions faster - it pushes but I just trail brake a bit to stop that
On the track though I couldn't get the car rotated and the backend slipping because of the push, once I took the bar off the car worked much better for me
What I would realy like is an adjustable bar that ranges from the same as stock to about 100% stiffer than stock, is there such a thing?
On auto-x I think the big bar helps, the car rolls a lot less and transitions faster - it pushes but I just trail brake a bit to stop that
On the track though I couldn't get the car rotated and the backend slipping because of the push, once I took the bar off the car worked much better for me
What I would realy like is an adjustable bar that ranges from the same as stock to about 100% stiffer than stock, is there such a thing?
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From: Gods Speed #57 Lemons #77
Originally Posted by VitaRenovatio,Apr 11 2009, 04:57 PM
I also have a MY2003, and I am running 225/255 RE-01R on OEM suspension and OEM sway bars. Without a wing, I think it is perfectly neutral at low speeds, with a bit of oversteer at high speeds. I installed an APR GTC-200 wing, and now it is neutral at low speeds, a hint of oversteer at moderate speeds (50-70mph) and understeer at high speeds (80-100mph). This was with the center section parallel to the ground (zero degrees rake) and the lateral sections at about 12-degrees. I am pretty happy with the balance, and if anything I would put on a softer rear bar than put on a stiffer front bar. This would be to try to reduce power-oversteer out of corners.
Oh, and my alignment settings:
Front Camber: -2.4
Front Castor: 6.7 degrees
Front Toe: 0
Rear Camber: -2.4
Rear Toe: 1/8" total
Oh, and my alignment settings:
Front Camber: -2.4
Front Castor: 6.7 degrees
Front Toe: 0
Rear Camber: -2.4
Rear Toe: 1/8" total
