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Old 01-06-2007, 04:17 PM
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Default Stiffer/rougher ride normal with Spohn drag bar?
I installed my Spohn drag bar last week and had time to drive it today, seems alot rougher and stiff. I expected something to change but it sure is a large difference. Here's a pic just because I took some while I was out....
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Old 01-06-2007, 05:24 PM
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The $350 drag bar? I have one, and I think it drives great. You should drive a car with a fully welded anti-roll bar, those setups right like ladder bars.
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I have the Spohn, it's rough-no doubt about it. I'm sure it's better than a fully welded bar. John thinks it drives great? He must be used to driving go carts or something.
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I have the BMR bar and I think it rides/drives pretty good too.. The fully welded Wolfe type bars ride like ***.. but they are the best though..
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I've never driven a wolfe type bar equipped car, so I have no basis for comparison. Its probably the roughest riding car I've ever driven though.....
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its similar to my BMR xtreme anti roll bar. mine rides great...for a drag bar! it rides nothing like a stocker. but what do you expect for a drag racing oriented product?
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I had a very similar bar on my GN and it rode fine. Oh well.......
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Originally Posted by gator's 99TA
its similar to my BMR xtreme anti roll bar. mine rides great...for a drag bar! it rides nothing like a stocker. but what do you expect for a drag racing oriented product?
ditto, i have the bmr as well, wtf you expect with solid endlinks and no give
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i think mines a little stiffer than the stocker but not bad by any means. what shocks you running?
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Those chassis-mounted TAs really transfer the vibes. (which, I guess is what you'd expect)
Sure does hook nice though

I had the BMR in my 95 and I have a Spohn in my 93.
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