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Ferio_vti
07-17-2002, 02:28 PM
What's everyone's opinion on them? Are they worth it? Any really handling 'improvements'

I know lowering springs will help some with less body roll. I take corners way too fast in a sedan:nut:

legendboy
07-17-2002, 02:32 PM
F & R Sway Bar :thumbsup:

Speed_RaSiR
07-17-2002, 02:58 PM
Reduces chassis flex, therefore more stability = more fun around twisties! :thumbsup:

Clem
07-17-2002, 03:04 PM
Anti-sway bars provide better handling than strut tower braces.

Ferio_vti
07-17-2002, 03:20 PM
I'm confuzed with terminology...
What's the diff with sway bars, strut bars, tower bars...

redline
07-17-2002, 03:53 PM
Originally posted by Ferio_vti
I'm confuzed with terminology...
What's the diff with sway bars, strut bars, tower bars...

Sway bars or anti roll bars are under the car and tie to the suspension of the car and help reduce body roll and have a big impact on balance of the car. They will impact on handling of the car. But at the same time they can make the car less forgiving at the limit. There is also a noise penalty with after market sway bars cause they use urthane bushings which can be noisy if not maintained.

Strut bars or tower bars normally are on the shock towers of the car and reduce chassie flex which mostly will improve the feel of the car.

redline
07-17-2002, 03:55 PM
I would start off with a nice 22mm rear sway bar only on civics and tegs the front bar is not needed if your goal is a netrual handling car.

Ben
07-17-2002, 04:49 PM
28mm w00t!