 Rear sway bar, install it or let it go to another home ?? |
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| David_S |
 Sep 18 2007, 06:34 PM
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My car is gonna be more of a daily driver/ weekend cruiser, and maybe the occasional autocross if I can find any that are close to me. I picked up a rear sway bar a while back, and it seems that I read that most autocrossers don't even have the rear swaybar hooked up. So, is a rear swaybar necessary on a mostly stock car? Would it be worth it to install it or should I find a new home for it, or is it mostly personal preference? Any advice appreciated !!!
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Sep 18 2007, 06:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,896 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(David_S @ Sep 18 2007, 05:34 PM)  My car is gonna be more of a daily driver/ weekend cruiser, and maybe the occasional autocross if I can find any that are close to me. I picked up a rear sway bar a while back, and it seems that I read that most autocrossers don't even have the rear swaybar hooked up. So, is a rear swaybar necessary on a mostly stock car? Would it be worth it to install it or should I find a new home for it, or is it mostly personal preference? Any advice appreciated !!! Do not install a rear bar without a front on a 914-4 front 15mm rear 16 for the four cylinder. That will give a nice turn in for a stock daily driver. |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Sep 18 2007, 06:41 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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I find that the turn in is better without it. I would let it go if you have someone that wants it.
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| David_S |
Sep 18 2007, 06:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 430 Joined: 11-May 03 From: Dimmitt, Tx Member No.: 680 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I do have a front bar, just have not installed it yet either !!
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Sep 18 2007, 06:47 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(David_S @ Sep 18 2007, 05:42 PM) I do have a front bar, just have not installed it yet either !! Install the front. Just sell the rear as you don't need it or want it. |
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| ConeDodger |
Sep 18 2007, 06:49 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,614 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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I like the rear swaybar feel. I agree with George, no front - no rear. Mine handles very nicely with both. I think it is more the road course guys who don't want the rear bar on... If you do a track day you just pop off one of the lever arms.
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| 914werke |
Sep 18 2007, 07:04 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,141 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Blood red 914-6gt @ Sep 18 2007, 05:47 PM) QUOTE(David_S @ Sep 18 2007, 05:42 PM) I do have a front bar, just have not installed it yet either !! Install the front. Just sell the rear as you don't need it or want it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Jon I like you the more I read you, Your full of opinion's, Just none of them are right! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Sep 18 2007, 07:14 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ Sep 18 2007, 06:04 PM) QUOTE(Blood red 914-6gt @ Sep 18 2007, 05:47 PM) QUOTE(David_S @ Sep 18 2007, 05:42 PM) I do have a front bar, just have not installed it yet either !! Install the front. Just sell the rear as you don't need it or want it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Jon I like you the more I read you, Your full of opinion's, Just none of them are right! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Thanks Rich (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) It may be because I have 200lb springs in the rear, but with the rear bar it pushes a lot. Without the rear it has a great turn-in. Like I said, it could be just because of my setup. Yes, I know I have an opinion on everything, but if someone shows me the light when I am wrong I do admit my wrong (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
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| Aaron Cox |
Sep 18 2007, 10:44 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Blood red 914-6gt @ Sep 18 2007, 06:14 PM) QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ Sep 18 2007, 06:04 PM) QUOTE(Blood red 914-6gt @ Sep 18 2007, 05:47 PM) QUOTE(David_S @ Sep 18 2007, 05:42 PM) I do have a front bar, just have not installed it yet either !! Install the front. Just sell the rear as you don't need it or want it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Jon I like you the more I read you, Your full of opinion's, Just none of them are right! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Thanks Rich (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) It may be because I have 200lb springs in the rear, but with the rear bar it pushes a lot. Without the rear it has a great turn-in. Like I said, it could be just because of my setup. Yes, I know I have an opinion on everything, but if someone shows me the light when I am wrong I do admit my wrong (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) i have 22mm tbars up front 1 1/8" tarett swaybar set 3/4 soft 225lb rear coils stock rear bar (i also have a staggered rim setup 7's and 8's under a narrowbody) my car is point and shoot...... turn in rocks... throttle steers nicely Just my opinion in MY setup. Deduce your own opinions (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Dave_Darling |
Sep 18 2007, 11:51 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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Absolutely stock suspension: I prefer it with the rear bar. The difference with it disconnected was not really big, but there was one. I feel the car rotates a little better with it than without.
Modified suspension: Maybe. With my setup (19mm front bar, 140# rear springs) the rear bar is way overkill. With more spring rate up front, it could be a good idea. But you do have to start watching for that inside-rear wheel lift thing. If I had a car with stock suspension without any sway bars, I'd just install the front. I think welding on the brackets for the rears is more of a pain than it's worth, especially if you can swap in some 100# rear springs. --DD |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Sep 19 2007, 12:19 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Sep 18 2007, 09:44 PM) i have 22mm tbars up front 1 1/8" tarett swaybar set 3/4 soft 225lb rear coils stock rear bar (i also have a staggered rim setup 7's and 8's under a narrowbody) my car is point and shoot...... turn in rocks... throttle steers nicely Just my opinion in MY setup. Deduce your own opinions (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Sounds like we have the same set up with very minor differences. I love how my car is feeling on he AX course. Now just need a little more HP. |
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| David_S |
Sep 19 2007, 01:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 430 Joined: 11-May 03 From: Dimmitt, Tx Member No.: 680 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Good advice so far !! I forgot the welding part, and since I have already painted, it looks like I am not going to be welding ! I guess I should find this swaybar a new home and go with heavier rear springs !!
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| So.Cal.914 |
Sep 19 2007, 06:55 AM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
QUOTE since I have already painted, it looks like I am not going to be welding ! I guess I should find this swaybar a new home and go with heavier rear springs !! My Welt is bolted on, and I like it. |
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| rhodyguy |
Sep 19 2007, 08:45 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,093 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
install it and the front one and drive your car. disconnect the rear and drive it again then make the call. my car is primarily a road car/ dd and i prefer both. one of those items that once it's gone, it's gone. you'll be looking high and low to replace it. the welding required is minimal and you can touch up the welding flaws.
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