torn between BMR and Steeda rear sway bar, need opinions
12-24-2006, 09:46 PM
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torn between BMR and Steeda rear sway bar, need opinions
Merry Christmas everyone. I got some christmas money and it's burning a hole in my pocket. I'm looking at the BMR (regular) sway bar, and the Steeda one. Anyone have any opinions on which is the better bar?
Thanks,
Joe
Thanks,
Joe
12-25-2006, 11:41 AM
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RE: torn between BMR and Steeda rear sway bar, need opinions
I don't think they will make a huge diffrence between the 2 as its basicaly a bent steel tube.
I have went with a full BMR race setup but have not yet looked into replacing the Swaybars yet.
I have went with a full BMR race setup but have not yet looked into replacing the Swaybars yet.
12-26-2006, 11:19 PM
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RE: torn between BMR and Steeda rear sway bar, need opinions
I am running the Steeda with the billet aluminum endlinks.It's pricey (like all Steeda stuff), but it's good. When I bought it the BMR was not available. I've since handled the BMR and it looks nearly identical. I can't imagine there is a significant difference. I'd buy whichever is least expensive!
12-28-2006, 02:30 AM
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RE: torn between BMR and Steeda rear sway bar, need opinions
from what i've learned about Steeda recently I personally wont give them my business. BMR makes great stuff. Steeda is overpriced and they have a rep for ripping off smaller companys' designs. I have a friend of a friend in the middle of a lawsuit with them over a part he designed and has been selling for 5 years. they claim it's their "new design". Just a personal opinion. Their stuff is well made, but they arent the greatest at building long term relationships with their customers. They've gotten too big.
12-28-2006, 06:54 PM
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RE: torn between BMR and Steeda rear sway bar, need opinions
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I just wish the Steeda bar came in Black. I really am put off by the blue color they have it in.
Richard
I just wish the Steeda bar came in Black. I really am put off by the blue color they have it in.
Richard
12-28-2006, 07:32 PM
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RE: torn between BMR and Steeda rear sway bar, need opinions
Has anybody heard anything on Spohn's sway bars? Pretty good price (between Steeda and BMR, if I recall). Additionally...their rearbar is advertised at 1 inch....as opposed to the 7/8 on the Steeda and BMR. Not that I know a 1/8 in difference will be all that important...
BTW...Thanks for your posts Crazy Al...I plan on making some suspension upgrades to my stock Grabber Orange GT and your posts have been very helpful.
On that...I wish Che would make swaybars....I want them custom colored to orange like all their control arms and bars. I guess I'll break out the orange spray paint on an Eibach kit or Spohn set. I think I've pretty much settled on Che since all the bad reviews Steeda receives.
BTW...Thanks for your posts Crazy Al...I plan on making some suspension upgrades to my stock Grabber Orange GT and your posts have been very helpful.
On that...I wish Che would make swaybars....I want them custom colored to orange like all their control arms and bars. I guess I'll break out the orange spray paint on an Eibach kit or Spohn set. I think I've pretty much settled on Che since all the bad reviews Steeda receives.
