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Old 03-20-2010, 02:31 PM
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Is it worth it to get aftermarket sway bars? Only suspension mod in the mail are UMI weld in SFC.

Let me know which bars and bushing to go with? Just front or just rear? do both?

Bolt on car, M6, daily driver, stock wheels and suspension otherwise.
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http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=3182

Like this, thats a lot of $$
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Or these:

http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=2989

UMI stuff comes highly reccomended by people. Car will not see any road racing, MAYBE one or two trips down the strip this summer...otherwise a DD as I mentioned before.

Could I buy just stiffer bushings for the stock sway bars? My rear bushings are absolutely shot anyways..please let me know what you guys would do, keep in mind I am on a budget.
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next time you might want to just edit the original post ^^^

if you're on a budget, go with the UMI setup. quality bars, well balanced, and cheap.
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Sorry, should have edited, didnt see the option until you said it, doh.


Do you feel a difference with these bars? Can you tell it has them?
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Budget? UMI setup.

Arguably the best is:
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=126&ModelID=7

I'm ASSuming this is to make your vehicle a better handler in the twisties?
If so, the truly, THE best modification you can give your f-body is shocks.

And again, it's all dependent on how much you want to spend.
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definitely noticeable. probably the most noticeable upgrade i've done other than springs/shocks combined (did them at the same time). for the price they're a huge upgrade.
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I would also suggest that you mod your springs/shocks (shocks if you had to choose just one) and then the bars.

Koni Sport (yellows) is the overwhelming choice.
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Yup, I think sway bars are a nice improvement. I've been using a 35/22 on the stock shocks, and the car feels better. Be careful on the rear sway bar - if too thick in relation to the front, you will have some oversteer in the turns/slalom.
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the weld in subframe connectors will tie the car together, the sway bars will flatten out the ride in corners..
but, you should also pick up a shock and spring set. then everything will feel complete.. tires also help with the handling..
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35/22 sways is perfect for these cars. Sways will really get the roll out of your car. However I would do shocks /bars/springs PHB in order....
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Originally Posted by TImmy_Jones
Is it worth it to get aftermarket sway bars? Only suspension mod in the mail are UMI weld in SFC.

Let me know which bars and bushing to go with? Just front or just rear? do both?

Bolt on car, M6, daily driver, stock wheels and suspension otherwise.
Hello
Like mentioned above. If you are going to replace your sway bars I would highly suggest replacing them both for maximum body roll control and superior handling. If you have any other questions feel free to ask. Below is a link to show you what UMI Performance has to offer!

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...bgnigbbebtecf7

If you have any other questions feel free to ask.
Thanks
Brad



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