Need help w/ decision on sway bars
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I can't decide on whether to purchase a UMI Rear Drag Swaybar or just a bag for the passenger side. Car runs high 10 sec and has UMI adj tq arm w/ safety loop, dbl adj lower ctl arms w/ relocation brackets, panhard rod, subframe connectors, stock rear sway bar w/ BMR bushings connected to a Moser 9", Koni shocks, and Strano springs.
The car will mainly be street driven around 1500 miles a yr and probably about 3-5 times at the track.
Also, I currently do not have a front sway bar. Is this safe with the current setup, should i purchase one with the stock rear sway or drag sway?
I've read a few articles regarding this issue and still can't come to a decision. I've tried to get a hold of someone at UMI and haven't had a call back. I'm trying to place an order as soon as possible, so I appreciate the help.
The car will mainly be street driven around 1500 miles a yr and probably about 3-5 times at the track.
Also, I currently do not have a front sway bar. Is this safe with the current setup, should i purchase one with the stock rear sway or drag sway?
I've read a few articles regarding this issue and still can't come to a decision. I've tried to get a hold of someone at UMI and haven't had a call back. I'm trying to place an order as soon as possible, so I appreciate the help.
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Would an adjustable bar like Strano's piece be stiff enough for you? That way you could loosen it up for street duty and run a front bar (preferrably one that compliments the rear bar) and then just remove the front bar and tighten up the rear for track duty. It'd be a shame with those shocks and springs to not be able to take advantage of their handling abilities!
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I can't decide on whether to purchase a UMI Rear Drag Swaybar or just a bag for the passenger side. Car runs high 10 sec and has UMI adj tq arm w/ safety loop, dbl adj lower ctl arms w/ relocation brackets, panhard rod, subframe connectors, stock rear sway bar w/ BMR bushings connected to a Moser 9", Koni shocks, and Strano springs.
The car will mainly be street driven around 1500 miles a yr and probably about 3-5 times at the track.
Also, I currently do not have a front sway bar. Is this safe with the current setup, should i purchase one with the stock rear sway or drag sway?
I've read a few articles regarding this issue and still can't come to a decision. I've tried to get a hold of someone at UMI and haven't had a call back. I'm trying to place an order as soon as possible, so I appreciate the help.
The car will mainly be street driven around 1500 miles a yr and probably about 3-5 times at the track.
Also, I currently do not have a front sway bar. Is this safe with the current setup, should i purchase one with the stock rear sway or drag sway?
I've read a few articles regarding this issue and still can't come to a decision. I've tried to get a hold of someone at UMI and haven't had a call back. I'm trying to place an order as soon as possible, so I appreciate the help.
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It sounds like handling really isn't a concern of yours based on your use of the car and current mod list. If straight line racing is your preference we have tons of customers running our Xtreme rear sway bar with no front sway bar. An airbag will not provide near the same benefits of an anti-roll bar, why are you considering this mod? The main benefit is for off-the-line traction consistency. If this is what you are after, the anti-roll bar is the answer...