So I'm considering upgrading the rear bar and possibly the front. I have an AP2, so I'm considering the CR rear bar or possibly the Tanabe. I haven't been able to find enough info about the Tanabe, but I think it might be hollow? Any info on this?

My main question is whether there is any risk with stock suspension of having problems? I know if you have soft suspension and too thick of a bar, it can hurt things. Could this potentially be the case with the 30.4mm tanabe rear bar? I assume the CR (28mm?) would be OK.

Also, someone mentioned that the front bar would make the steering more quick and responsive, is that true? That seems nice, but would it induce bumpsteer? Bumpsteer = .

My car isn't a daily, but I drive it to work 1-2 times per week. I'll likely Auto-X in the future. It's a fun car for spirited driving. I want to be able to kick the rear end out but stay within safe limits (don't worry, I don't drive like an idiot and know my limits).

Thanks!

 

The CR front bar is 28.6 the CR rear bar is 26.5. I have the CR front bar and an 02 27.2mm rear sway bar. The 00-01 had a 27.2mm bar but the wall thickness is 5.3mm I think versus the 02-03 bar which is 4.5mm. I found this to be a great upgrade on an otherwise stock suspension flattened the car out more and reduced understeer a bit more.

I bought the rear bar used on here for 40 or 50 bucks used.

 

Unfortunately I don't see myself buying tires for quite a while. I'll be putting 6-8k Miles on the car per year and it came with nearly brand new tires. However, they are not the stock sizes with the narrow front.