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06-30-2011, 03:31 PM | #1 |
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MI springs and swaybar. Which swaybar?
I think I am finally over my whiplash enough to finally get lowering springs. I have held off do to the firmer spring rate.
Which swaybar do you guys recommend for a sedan? the 19mm or 23mm? Has anybody here actually tried both? |
06-30-2011, 03:36 PM | #2 |
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I would get the 23. I have the 19 but I'm finding that I would like a bit more stiffness. I remember Garm posted that the 23 was a 15% or so increase in anti sway however don't quote me on anything ;)
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06-30-2011, 03:43 PM | #3 |
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There is no downside to the 23mm sway bar, other than price; the sway bar only affects the car in turns.
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06-30-2011, 03:47 PM | #4 |
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And I'm very happy with the MI springs. They provide a nice drop and are nice and stiff. Go place your order :)
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06-30-2011, 03:55 PM | #5 | |
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Start here: Ultra Racing 23mm Rear Stabilizer Bar My Ultra Racing rear sway bar install -toy
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06-30-2011, 04:49 PM | #6 | |
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The ability to induce oversteer at will does not give me a warm and fuzzy feeling. I will probably end up getting the 19 mm. |
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06-30-2011, 04:55 PM | #7 |
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I have the 19 and for street driving I find it to be a perfectly fine choice.
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06-30-2011, 06:41 PM | #8 |
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06-30-2011, 09:39 PM | #9 |
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Here's my suspension set up.
TRD Sportivo Shocks Tein S.Tech springs Tanabe front strut bar TRD rear sway bar (I think TRD is 19mm, right?) GT-Spec rear sway link brace 2-pt Megan front lower tie bar 2-pt Megan middle lower tie bar the useless 2-pt Megan rear lower tie bar Right now, with my generic tires and heavier rims, I have a slight understeer (felt better without the lower tie bars as it was more neutral then). If you would prefer to stay with slight understeer, go with 19mm. I wish I had the 23 mm tho. |
06-30-2011, 09:43 PM | #10 |
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TRD is 19mm, correct.
And yes, I've had both on my car too, both on the street and at the track.
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06-30-2011, 11:16 PM | #11 |
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I have the 19 and want the 23, wonder how we could work out a trade.......had it about 6-8 months....
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06-30-2011, 11:17 PM | #12 |
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shipping would suck though and its included with garms stuff isnt it?
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07-01-2011, 12:41 AM | #13 |
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You'd have to sell it (On here is a good place to try) and then buy a new one.
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07-01-2011, 03:54 AM | #14 |
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i have 19 i dont think theres a need to go with the 23 at least for just reg driving around. its great to just have the ability to take turns at 45-50 even with the 19 ive always felt confidant that the car will make it so far
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That said, I'm now considering the step up to a 23mm bar as understeer is still prevalent. And when the weight of the Blitz S/C is added up front the power-on understeer can only increase. Time will tell.
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07-01-2011, 04:14 PM | #16 | |
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Potential crappy handling in bad weather is the only thing making me consider the 19mm one. |
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07-01-2011, 04:20 PM | #17 |
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About a year now...you really had to make me think about it...I can't believe that I have had it on as long as I have. I really need to catalog my mods better. You have inspired me to built it all into my OneNote...thanks!
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07-01-2011, 04:29 PM | #18 |
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How does your car handle of slick roads? ...better of worse than stock?
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