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x-brace, mugen stabilizer (perhaps a stupid question)

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Old Jan 23, 2001 | 09:52 AM
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quick question... in normal (i.e. fast but not track) driving which of these yields more positive results? what would the results of having BOTH installed on your car be?

i know this is probably obvious, but i'm the village idiot (grin).

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Old Jan 23, 2001 | 10:10 AM
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They both make a noticeable difference installed alone. The x-brace reduces flex and as a result sharpens the steering response. The Mugen bar reduces front body roll changing the feel around a corner and reduces oversteer.

The two together make the car feel very responsive, almost
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Old Jan 23, 2001 | 10:22 AM
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perfect description, thanks.

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Old Jan 23, 2001 | 12:30 PM
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I concur with cdelena. I have both, the stabilizer has the most noticable impact day to day, the X brace is most noticable in tight corners
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Old Jan 23, 2001 | 04:05 PM
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So, would you then expect the stabilizer bar to reduce the car tendency to let the rear end loose when making sharp turn under low or medium speed?
I found the best way is to go in at reasonable speed and apply gas carefully while making the turn, could it increase the entry speed?
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