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Old 02-08-2009, 03:06 AM   #1
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So after installing my complete ground control coilover setup I was stoked! however I want to reduce the body roll and tighten things up a touch more.. What is a good set of sways bars, (front and rear) that fit on our cars preferably aftermarket. Also what to the sizes I have seen on sway bar rating mean.?
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Sizes refer to diameter, and if the length is the same, the stifness increses with diameter.

So, an 18mm bar is stiffer than a 17.5mm bar.

BUT, you have to remember that the length comes into play as well.

The M3 front sway bar is smaller than the ti one, but stiffer. That is because it is shorter in length. (so it ends up being a lot lighter too)

I don't know what you are running now, but I have a set of front and rear ti sport sway bars with bushings, clamps and end links available- I just dug them out last night... Will be posted in For Sale in a few minutes...
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Just try to get a set of H&R sway bars. They are F-28 mm R-19 mm, about 4mm f and 3mm r more then stock. I had them in my car and feeling great on handling.
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did you need to change the end links? because im thinking of doing that mod soon
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