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Nov 27, 2014 | 05:18 PM

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At what point do you need to get rid of the stock rear sway bar and move to a drag bar or anti roll bar?

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Nov 27, 2014 | 06:44 PM

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In for opinions! 6.47 (660') with a 1.43 60' with my stock sway bar. Not saying it's the fastest pass by any means, but I'd like to say I'm reaching that limit..

Nov 27, 2014 | 06:49 PM

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I am at 1.50 60ft with 11.50 et.

Nov 27, 2014 | 07:03 PM

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I would say when the car is twisting. Pullin the left front tire several inches and not launching straight, which is bad on the car and inconsistent.

Nov 27, 2014 | 07:13 PM

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Left front wheel lifts about 5 " and right wheel does not lift.

Nov 27, 2014 | 07:19 PM

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I would say then a drag bar is needed. Eric at Midwest chassis has a nice bar and light weight. Myself I cut 1.4x 60s with a manual trans and both wheels come up evenly. If I didn't have the bar it would probably look hilarious once that clutch gets dropped.

Nov 27, 2014 | 08:03 PM

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This was on an NA launch... (Edit: This was a 1.50 60') I want to make my own drag bar.

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Nov 28, 2014 | 12:09 AM

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I managed to get a 1.56 60' running a BMR xtreme anti roll bar. Feels pretty even to me, but I am pretty sure my cage stiffens the car up a lot.

Nov 28, 2014 | 07:10 AM

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I was running high 1.5s, low 1.6s and was picking up the left front about 1-2 inches but not the right. Got the MWC bar and it straightened it right up. Launches became much more consistent and predictable.

Nov 28, 2014 | 08:39 AM

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I have the bmr drag bar. Bolts in like stock my best 60ft 1.23. Car has been on the bumper both tires lift the same amount. The car is street driven with no problems

Nov 28, 2014 | 09:53 AM

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I have the bmr drag bar. Bolts in like stock my best 60ft 1.23. Car has been on the bumper both tires lift the same amount. The car is street driven with no problems

So you are happy with the BMR?

Nov 28, 2014 | 10:44 AM

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When your car does this.

Nov 28, 2014 | 11:21 AM

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Very nice^^^^...op if you don't mind i'd like to hear opinions on the umi and spohn drag bar also for those who are using or have used them.

Nov 28, 2014 | 11:58 AM

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My only concern is the UMI bar is listed as a solid bar(weight) where as the BMR is hollow. I have all UMI suspension but I have seen BMR parts and they seem just as nice.