Swaybars
01-21-2004, 06:23 PM
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Swaybars Im really new to this handling thing (didnt know muscle cars could turn 
). Seriously though I have no clue on how the different suspension components effect the cars handling. I want to make my car handle better (I love how SFC effected the cars feel). I havent really looked into lowering springs because I dont want a low car. I work and go to school where there are a lot of nasty speed bumps.
So I think that swaybars will help the car handle better but I am totaly lost when it comes to choosing the right thing. Ok now that im done rambling here are my questions. Should I get both a front and rear swaybar? Which is better hollow or solid? Which bushing is best for the street? Any peticular company you recomend?
). Seriously though I have no clue on how the different suspension components effect the cars handling. I want to make my car handle better (I love how SFC effected the cars feel). I havent really looked into lowering springs because I dont want a low car. I work and go to school where there are a lot of nasty speed bumps. So I think that swaybars will help the car handle better but I am totaly lost when it comes to choosing the right thing. Ok now that im done rambling here are my questions. Should I get both a front and rear swaybar? Which is better hollow or solid? Which bushing is best for the street? Any peticular company you recomend?
01-21-2004, 06:28 PM
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Give LG or Strano parts a call. Best products, IMO. Depends on your set up, do you drag? auto X ? Road Race? Just cruise? Both of these companies can hook you up and have your car hugging corners in no time.
01-21-2004, 08:21 PM
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What thickness would be best without making it bad for driving on the street? My goal is a Road Race / AutoX car that is an ok daily driver. Drag racing will be done but im not worried if 1/4 mile performance is lost at the gain of Road Race performance.
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01-22-2004, 09:58 AM
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Swaybars won't really have much affect on how rough/smooth the ride is unless you get really extreme with them, and I don't think there are readily available bars extreme enough to be concerned with that.
Our cars are heavy, and a lot of that weight is up front. They need a big front bar. I'm running a solid 35mm front sway and it is definitely NOT too much front bar. If you aren't going to get aftermarket springs, then get the biggest bars you can get. The ST35mm front, and probably a 22mm rear bar. All the rear swaybars are solid. It's only some of the fronts that are hollow to help reduce some weight. There are 32mm solid and 32mm hollow bars. The ST 35mm bar is a solid bar. Addco is coming out with a 35mm hollow bar. The hollow bars aren't as stiff as their solid counterparts, but it's not a tremendous difference and they do end up weighing significantly less. My ST bar is definitely a hefty piece of equipment, but it does it's job very well.
Our cars are heavy, and a lot of that weight is up front. They need a big front bar. I'm running a solid 35mm front sway and it is definitely NOT too much front bar. If you aren't going to get aftermarket springs, then get the biggest bars you can get. The ST35mm front, and probably a 22mm rear bar. All the rear swaybars are solid. It's only some of the fronts that are hollow to help reduce some weight. There are 32mm solid and 32mm hollow bars. The ST 35mm bar is a solid bar. Addco is coming out with a 35mm hollow bar. The hollow bars aren't as stiff as their solid counterparts, but it's not a tremendous difference and they do end up weighing significantly less. My ST bar is definitely a hefty piece of equipment, but it does it's job very well.
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01-22-2004, 02:30 PM
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01-22-2004, 02:46 PM
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Yes, www.stranoparts.com, call him , he'll talk with you for as long as needed to understand what you want and explain things. I prefer the 35/21 combo, 21 being a 1LE bar.
02-01-2004, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ssteve
BMR'S should be just what ya need.. very reasonably priced as well!!
02-01-2004, 08:50 AM
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Good handling needs a good package ... throwing random parts at the car is a waste of your money.
Your next investment should be shocks and springs. BIlstein HDs and some spring with a good rate will make a world of difference in the way your car handles. Don't get caught up in all this hype about revavling shocks. People have been running Bilstein HDs for decades and having no problems. When you begin racing and need another 1/10 of a second, then revavling will make a difference.
Handling is about managing weight. You can either manage it with massive sway bars or you can let the springs do their job and support the weight of the car.
Get the right springs and then tune the weight transfer with sway bars. Don't confuse a "different" feel with a "better" feel.
Your next investment should be shocks and springs. BIlstein HDs and some spring with a good rate will make a world of difference in the way your car handles. Don't get caught up in all this hype about revavling shocks. People have been running Bilstein HDs for decades and having no problems. When you begin racing and need another 1/10 of a second, then revavling will make a difference.
Handling is about managing weight. You can either manage it with massive sway bars or you can let the springs do their job and support the weight of the car.
Get the right springs and then tune the weight transfer with sway bars. Don't confuse a "different" feel with a "better" feel.