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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 05:20 PM
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I'm REALLY enjoying my S2000 (bought two weeks ago ), and I've noticed the rear-end wallow that some people mention in an otherwise perfect suspension. I also notice that front sway bars and strut braces on are sold on every S2000 site. A rear sway bar is rarely listed. Isn't this the way to go to firm up the rear and allow the bigger rear meats to work better?
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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by cordycord,Sep 27 2004, 06:20 PM
I'm REALLY enjoying my S2000 (bought two weeks ago ), and I've noticed the rear-end wallow that some people mention in an otherwise perfect suspension. I also notice that front sway bars and strut braces on are sold on every S2000 site. A rear sway bar is rarely listed. Isn't this the way to go to firm up the rear and allow the bigger rear meats to work better?
Most people primarily buy the front sway bar for competition purposes but I bought my cusco front/rear set to address that same issue. It definitely helped. If you're competing, I'd stay away from it since it may make the car too stiff and you'll get more inside wheel spin that you want. As for me, I don't compete in auto-x but I do take an occasional track day and spirited canyon run. It's been great for me.
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SEVNT4,Sep 27 2004, 06:07 PM
Most people primarily buy the front sway bar for competition purposes but I bought my cusco front/rear set to address that same issue. It definitely helped. If you're competing, I'd stay away from it since it may make the car too stiff and you'll get more inside wheel spin that you want. As for me, I don't compete in auto-x but I do take an occasional track day and spirited canyon run. It's been great for me.
How do you like the Cusco setup I was thinking about going with all Cusco suspensions just wondering on your input on the sway bars and what is the difference in driving.
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 03:13 AM
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We sell a rear sway bar for the S2000 if ever you're looking for one.

http://www.prestigeautoaccessories.com/sto...php?cPath=29_51
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 05:39 AM
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Add sway bars, wing and big rear tires.

Works for me at high speeds.
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by E36Ap1,Sep 28 2004, 01:43 AM
How do you like the Cusco setup I was thinking about going with all Cusco suspensions just wondering on your input on the sway bars and what is the difference in driving.
Personally, I like the bars. I now have the buddy club suspension on and the wallow is near non existent. Because it is stiffer, going up driveways does lift the inside wheel so that's another side-effect. All in all, the car is rock steady and it provides much more confidence through the turns/high speed irregularities. If you're changing the suspension pieces, do it one at a time and see what characteristics you like/dislike. I had an idea of what I wanted/expected and I damn near hit that mark.

I wrote a review when I first installed them. Check it out.

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=169260
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by gsp,Sep 28 2004, 06:39 AM
Add sway bars, wing and big rear tires.

Works for me at high speeds.
That'll do as well

285 rears
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