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Rear Sway Bar

Old 08-21-2006, 10:58 AM
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When I did my lower control arms, I decided to leave off the read sway bar. Seems to me letting the car roll some on the launch may help it grip. Anyway, this car isnt made for cornering or handling, its made for straight line performance. Should I leave it off or put it back on?
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Old 08-21-2006, 11:04 AM
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Put it back on... if safety isnt an issue you can take off your front, but the rear helps plant your tires... trust me...
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Old 08-21-2006, 11:06 AM
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put the rear back on, it helps keep the rear stiff on launch.


Take the front off. i did mine. People make it a big deal and try to say the car rolls and feels like it wants to flip....It isnt that bad. Its a slight bit more loose. But the main difference is in how much the front rises on take off.
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Old 08-21-2006, 11:08 AM
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I took the front one off a while back... I saw no real difference in handling... but I will put the rear back on, thanks guys
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I found this on the internet sometime back... its a good read for anyone having suspension questions...

http://www.bentleypublishers.com/gal...&galleryId=163
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Old 08-21-2006, 11:20 AM
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that is alot of good info
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