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Sway bars. |
914itis |
Apr 28 2013, 09:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
Are there any advantages of installing sway bars on a street car?
Does it improve handling? |
shoguneagle |
Apr 28 2013, 09:51 PM
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shoguneagle Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 3-January 03 From: CA, OR, AZ (CAZOR); New Mexico Member No.: 84 Region Association: Northern California |
My experience and it is limited is: Yes on the front; rear - only if you have a locked or posi- differential.
My transmission differential is not a locked or posi- type. I had a stock sway bar on the back and it put me into some very bad situations. Wanted to drive left with very little effort to steering; wanted to drive right when turning with a lot of steering wheel and effort. To me very dangerous. My experience and thoughts. Steve |
tadink |
Apr 28 2013, 10:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 379 Joined: 28-December 09 From: Napa Member No.: 11,181 Region Association: Northern California |
My experience and it is limited is: Yes on the front; rear - only if you have a locked or posi- differential. My transmission differential is not a locked or posi- type. I had a stock sway bar on the back and it put me into some very bad situations. Wanted to drive left with very little effort to steering; wanted to drive right when turning with a lot of steering wheel and effort. To me very dangerous. My experience and thoughts. Steve HI all - I've got both front and rear 'stock' sway-bars, but I also have 10" wide rear wheels and lots of rubber on the ground. I've done a few AX's and have found that the car is nicely balanced, and that while I can induce oversteer - it is controllable. I cannot speak to running rear sway-bars on skinny tires.... Prior to fitting both front and rear sway bars, I ran without either on skinny tires...and found that the body roll was more than I enjoyed.... so, having been at both extremes, I think I'll keep both front and rears....and perhaps upgrade to the limited slip diff when I get the chance.... thx td |
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