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Old 02-24-2009, 11:59 AM
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I was just wondering if i would gain anything from taking either of the sway bars off of my mustang while i'm at the dragstrip. I am barely @ the 12.99 range and just wondering what the advantags and disadvatages are to having them or loseing them. I realized that driving to the track i would have to suffer a lil bit but if it helps with wieght and sum sort of better e.t. i figured it would be worth it, am i right?
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Old 02-24-2009, 12:07 PM
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Less weight and allows the car transfer a little more weight to the rear. If you drive a good bit on the street I'd leave them on.
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Old 02-24-2009, 01:02 PM
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I have the front swaybar links off and I drive on the street a lot, in fact its a daily driver. Its not noticable until you take a 90* turn or a high speed off ramp from an interstate. Its easy enough to put it on and take it of so you might as well just do it either way.
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Old 02-24-2009, 02:45 PM
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I took my front sway bar off 9-10 years ago. I drive it on the street all the time. Like said above the high speed cornering may suffer. Taking it off will let the front end come up on a launch, plus losing 25-30lbs up front can help to. It gave me about tenth off the 1/4 mile time.
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Old 02-24-2009, 03:26 PM
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what about the rear, its barely bigger than a hotdog and i assume doesnt weigh much. I know every little bit adds up to a lot but would it help by taking it off other than weight.
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