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> Which Sway bar, I want a sway bar on my 914
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post Feb 26 2005, 04:12 PM
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I have been reading many posts on this forum and I have found that many of you have sway bars on your cars. I love driving my teener but I think it would be even funner to drive if I had a sway bar. Should I just find an old factory sway bar or should I buy an after market one. This car will be mostly a street car but I may try out auto cross, I need a sway bar that will drive well on the street but will also help on occasion when I go racing. Any info would be appriciated.

Thanks, Chase
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post Feb 26 2005, 04:23 PM
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I'm running the 22mm weltimeister bar up front and a stock rear sway bar.
I think the stock front sway bar is to wimpy.
Whatever you go with don't use the u-bolts with the brackets up front.
Take the tank out and weld the inner bracket / reinforcements in.
The quick and cheesy u-bolts will rip the sheet metal out from the car.
Don't ask me how I know this.....
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post Feb 26 2005, 04:24 PM
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A 19mm front sway bar with 140lb. rear springs is a popular combination.
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post Feb 26 2005, 04:29 PM
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I have a 24mm tarett hollow front bar, 140 lb springs, and now a stock rear bar.... good combo
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post Feb 26 2005, 06:12 PM
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Chase,
Regardless of which bar you get you are in store for a treat. A front swaybar will trasnform your car like no other single modification. Whoever made the decision to not equip all 914's with a front swaybar as standard equipment should be beat with... well, a swaybar. Seriously, you have no idea what you've been missing. You are going to love your "new" 914.

-Ben M.
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post Feb 26 2005, 06:25 PM
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Depending on your current suspension, I would recommend a 22mm bar and set it full soft (if you have stock rear springs) and adjust as necessary. A 19mm would be ok as well, but if you ever decide to upgrade your suspension, the 19 might not offer enough adjustment.
That said, a 19mm bar, stock front torsion bars and 140# springs is a great combo
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post Feb 27 2005, 12:01 AM
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I'm running the Smart Racing Products 31mm bar set half firm.
Am I the only one running the BIG bar?
This is a very expensive bar, but worth every penny.( $700 )
Amazing and very predictable ride and handling.
You can hit the corners fast and hard.

With 150# rear springs and rear sway bar it is well balanced.

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post Feb 27 2005, 12:03 AM
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my 24mm bar set at 3/4 stiff is insane..... added a rear bar. ask mattR how fast we can take cloverleafs before we get the oil press light (need my tuna can installed)

75+ mph

PS- trekkor - get real brake hoses! (SS) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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post Feb 27 2005, 12:05 AM
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QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Feb 26 2005, 10:03 PM)
my 24mm bar set at 3/4 stiff is insane..... added a rear bar. ask mattR how fast we can take cloverleafs before we get the oil press light (need my tuna can installed)

75+ mph

Eh. It had some grip, but nothing to cry home about.

LOL, just kidding aaron. It was insane! The seats NEED bolsters though. I felt like i was sliding all over the place.
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post Feb 27 2005, 12:06 AM
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QUOTE (MattR @ Feb 26 2005, 11:05 PM)
The seats NEED bolsters though. I felt like i was sliding all over the place.

we shall see what the tax return fairy brings us....
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post Feb 27 2005, 12:12 AM
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I'm running the Smart Racing Products 31mm bar set half firm.
Am I the only one running the BIG bar?


Holy batcrap batman!

Now that is a BIG bar.

What size was stock? I have a stock front on my street car.

In our track car, we used the Weltmister 22mm bar set 3/4 firm, 21mm front t-bars, 350# rear springs and no rear bar. The car was neutral and predictable on the track. (I kinda changed things for this year and haven't tried it yet)
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post Feb 27 2005, 12:16 AM
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regaurdless of what you do, take the tank out and drill for the larger (23mm ) bar, they make the bushing to go smaller and they are hard to make the hole bigger if you are not happy
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post Feb 27 2005, 12:17 AM
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I just installed a stock front bar on the white car with Koni adjustables, what a huge difference. I can hardly wait to do the rear bar with the koni adjustables and 140# springs. Then all I need is some decent tires that will hold the road.
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post Feb 27 2005, 12:23 AM
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What size was stock? I have a stock front on my street car.


What was it 15mm ? I don't remember. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)

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post Feb 27 2005, 12:26 AM
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QUOTE (trekkor @ Feb 26 2005, 10:23 PM)
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What size was stock? I have a stock front on my street car.


What was it 15mm ? I don't remember. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)

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Yes, I think it is a 15mm stock front bar. I could measure it, I have another one here in the garage somewhere.
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post Feb 27 2005, 12:28 AM
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i don't run the rear sway bar,it doesn't help with the heavier springs
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post Feb 27 2005, 12:28 AM
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early 911 = 13mm
76 turbo = 18mm

stock 914 bar = 15mm

it says on the end (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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post Feb 27 2005, 12:30 AM
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QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Feb 26 2005, 10:28 PM)
early 911 = 13mm
76 turbo = 18mm

stock 914 bar = 15mm

it says on the end (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

Like I am going to read it??? You are the one going to school, I dont read anymore. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif)
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post Feb 27 2005, 12:33 AM
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13mm bars rock. It keeps my 912 planted!
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post Feb 27 2005, 12:33 AM
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QUOTE (skline @ Feb 26 2005, 11:30 PM)
QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Feb 26 2005, 10:28 PM)
early 911 = 13mm
76 turbo = 18mm

stock 914 bar = 15mm

it says on the end  ;)

Like I am going to read it??? You are the one going to school, I dont read anymore. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif)

you may not read, but you still learn a thing or two from me (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

it says on the square part... you can read it when it is installed LOL (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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