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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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I have the regular V6 (not a pony package) so like everybody else I have no rear sway bar. I had looked into at least getting a rear sway bar but also possibly a new front one. Looking for advice as where to go on this one. Should I just get both GT takeoff sway bars or just the rear and leave the V6 front sway bar or a whole different route. My car is a daily driver so advice would be appreciated.
Old Mar 7, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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get the bmr or steeda bars. A lot better quality and performance.
Old Mar 7, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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get the bmr or steeda bars. A lot better quality and performance.
What about the FRPP anti-roll setup?
Old Mar 7, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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I'm just trying to figure out whether to go with just the GT rear and V6 front OR GT front and a BMR or Stedda or another brand rear. Because the difference between the size of the sway bars is the key factor in the handling from what i hear
Old Mar 7, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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I would get a set made for the V6 or GT but wouldn't mix and match the two. You could order the parts for the PP sway kit from the dealer. I searched the net for the info when I was shopping for them, and found a real good article on the why's of matching, it made sense, so I followed it. I have no clue where that article is....

Here is one that I ran across, but I'm not an expert.
http://www.miracerros.com/mustang/sway2.htm

Old Mar 7, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Yeawhen I first thought about it thats what I thought would be best to match them but some people have said that just getting the GT rear and keeping the V6 front will be better but the best option if affordable is to get the GT front and a stedda or bmr rear
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Yeawhen I first thought about it thats what I thought would be best to match them but some people have said that just getting the GT rear and keeping the V6 front will be better but the best option if affordable is to get the GT front and a stedda or bmr rear


I have the v6 front with prothane bushings and the GT rear with prothane bushings.
I plan to install the rear next week along with my FRPP exhaust so for now all I can say is the bushings in front were a noticable imrovement. I think the v6 front with GT rear will work well with the stiffer springs up front and should be fine. If you want the ultimate canyon carver you need to buy a completely matched set up - springs, shocks/struts & swaybars that are developed & tested to work together.

Old Mar 8, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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you wont be dissappointed if you get the set of GT takeoffs, the GT front dwarfs the v6 front. and any rear is way better than no rear.i got the GT takeoffs and im really pleased. much tighter handling. totally changes the ride when you decied to push it. the car really sticks hard.
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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07lane40, off topic a bit, what kind of chin spoiler is that?
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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its the Cervini's B2 for the 6. its onwww.cervinis.comat the very bottom of the page.



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