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Old 02-15-2005, 12:32 AM
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I am thinking of removing my front sway bar on my '01 GT. I know it will help on the track. But, how bad will it be on daily driver? I am not really interested in handling so much, not really into the twisties, but also don't want to drive off the road. Thanks in advance for your help.
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Old 02-15-2005, 01:08 AM
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Ive heard from a few guys at Temple that took theirs off that it does take some getting use to but it isnt that bad. I think Joe took his off. Not sure.
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Old 02-15-2005, 01:12 AM
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That's what I was thinking. I am waiting for joe and Jayc to post up. I really want to do it before this weekend.
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Old 02-15-2005, 01:26 AM
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Go for it. Just dont try to take any sharp curves. LOL
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Old 02-15-2005, 07:57 AM
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I took my sway bar off my Jeep once, scary stuff driving on the road. Especially if you have to do an "evasive manuver". Put it back on the next day.
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Old 02-15-2005, 11:39 AM
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Mines off, but only because I have adj struts and can tighten the front end up for the street. Is it streetable with no swaybar and stock struts... well yes certainly - is it safe or a smart thing to do... not in my opinion. The car literally would raise and dip a foot on either side when you turn.

I have strange adj front struts and on the street I run them on the next to highest stiff setting (#9) and the car actually handles better than stock. But... with the stock struts... no way I'd drive it on the street on a regular basis, even being careful somethings bound to happen.
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Old 02-15-2005, 12:09 PM
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Hey, Joe... What did you pay for those adj shocks and where did you get them from???
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Old 02-15-2005, 12:17 PM
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struts came from Jeg's... the were around $230 shipped to my door, honestly the best suspension upgrade I've done
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Old 02-15-2005, 01:37 PM
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Mines off, but only because I have adj struts and can tighten the front end up for the street. Is it streetable with no swaybar and stock struts... well yes certainly - is it safe or a smart thing to do... not in my opinion. The car literally would raise and dip a foot on either side when you turn.

I have strange adj front struts and on the street I run them on the next to highest stiff setting (#9) and the car actually handles better than stock. But... with the stock struts... no way I'd drive it on the street on a regular basis, even being careful somethings bound to happen.
Thanks for the help.
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Old 02-15-2005, 11:08 PM
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Hey Joe (MD), one more ? for ya. Since I have lowering springs and not Fox springs like you, you think it will be as unsafe? Thanks
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