sway bar question
Apr 1, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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sway bar question
quick question for anyone who can answer.looking for sway bars for my evo.right now im checking out the cusco sway's.from looking ive found 21 and 25mm front bars and 18 and 23 mm rear bars.apparently from looking online the stock sway bars 23 mm.but in looking at upgraded sway bars alot of websites are stating that the 25mm front and 23 rears wouldnt be good if used for everyday driving.can anyone comfirm or deny this?
ive tried looking for older threads on this topic and couldnt find any.if youve seen one a link would be appreciated.if not.feedback would too. grass muchos
ive tried looking for older threads on this topic and couldnt find any.if youve seen one a link would be appreciated.if not.feedback would too. grass muchos
Apr 1, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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I run the Swift front and rear set.
I don't think many are running the full set. It was not that bad of an install. At my shop it took only a few hours.
I run the Swift front and rear set.
I don't think many are running the full set. It was not that bad of an install. At my shop it took only a few hours.
Apr 2, 2009 | 05:11 AM
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Swifts are actually thinner(lighter), but its a stronger/stiffer material. So they are not judged by mm. They are 18% stiffer up front and 20% stiffer in the rear.
Apr 2, 2009 | 06:52 AM
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check out robispec sway bars. I just ordered some yesterday
Here is the HKS Kansai sway bar specs:
Front 2 Way Adjustable 25mm Sway Bar
Soft Setting: 120% Increase Stiffness
Hard Setting: 135% Increase Stiffness
Rear 3 Way Adjustable 24mm Sway Bar
Soft Setting: 135% Increase Stiffness
Medium Setting: 163% Increase Stiffness
Hard Setting: 200% Increase Stiffness
Here is the HKS Kansai sway bar specs:
Front 2 Way Adjustable 25mm Sway Bar
Soft Setting: 120% Increase Stiffness
Hard Setting: 135% Increase Stiffness
Rear 3 Way Adjustable 24mm Sway Bar
Soft Setting: 135% Increase Stiffness
Medium Setting: 163% Increase Stiffness
Hard Setting: 200% Increase Stiffness
Apr 2, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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Keep in mind, a swaybar is only used when cornering. When driving in a straight line they are not even used. This is why it's a big item for tracked evos; to take care of the turns better.
I have run a larger RSB; a 25mm adjustable Hotchkis both on the track and on the street. I liked the feeling of it on the street personally. If you do go big/thick and stiff, be careful gunning out of tight turns when it's wet as it may induce extra oversteer!
I have run a larger RSB; a 25mm adjustable Hotchkis both on the track and on the street. I liked the feeling of it on the street personally. If you do go big/thick and stiff, be careful gunning out of tight turns when it's wet as it may induce extra oversteer!
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Apr 9, 2009 | 12:02 AM
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Keep in mind, a swaybar is only used when cornering. When driving in a straight line they are not even used. This is why it's a big item for tracked evos; to take care of the turns better.
I have run a larger RSB; a 25mm adjustable Hotchkis both on the track and on the street. I liked the feeling of it on the street personally. If you do go big/thick and stiff, be careful gunning out of tight turns when it's wet as it may induce extra oversteer!
I have run a larger RSB; a 25mm adjustable Hotchkis both on the track and on the street. I liked the feeling of it on the street personally. If you do go big/thick and stiff, be careful gunning out of tight turns when it's wet as it may induce extra oversteer!
Apr 9, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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It's thickness, not length. And no, thicker isn't always better. Too thick in the rear (ewww) and you can start lifting inside rear wheels.
It's nice to balance a bigger rear bar with a bigger front bar. The front bar just sucks to install but it's worth it!
- Andrew
It's nice to balance a bigger rear bar with a bigger front bar. The front bar just sucks to install but it's worth it!
- Andrew
Apr 13, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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