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Old May 19, 2010 | 07:14 AM
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removal of front sway bar

hello guys. a few questions. i am a street type driver. and i hit the track on the weekends. i could care less about turns. lol but being on the street is it ok in removing the front sway bar. im told removing it helps in drag racing. does anyone who has done it drive on the street and what is the difference?
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Old May 19, 2010 | 07:20 AM
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It will still drive the same down the road minus the turns.

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Old May 19, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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It will still drive the same down the road minus the turns.

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how will it be on turns though. i mean i do turn but im not a track type tuning person.
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Old May 19, 2010 | 09:00 AM
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how will it be on turns though. i mean i do turn but im not a track type tuning person.
On all my RWD cars i didn't exactly remove the entire bar just un bolted it at the ends and drove 2 hrs to tha track, raced, and then 2 hrs home w/o any issues at all.

Just be careful of evasive type movements and you should be fine.

To me it's like driving around on QTP's
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Old May 19, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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pat what does the sway bar do?? im not suspension person. lol if i remove it does that mean no back road jamming. lol
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Old May 19, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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The sway bar stabilizes the car; helps with body roll. You may not think you turn fast or aggressive, but an Evo is very stable, you will probably notice a big difference even with easy driving. Just disconnect the ends like Patrick said and see. If you can live with it, remove it.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Blazing VIII
The sway bar stabilizes the car; helps with body roll. You may not think you turn fast or aggressive, but an Evo is very stable, you will probably notice a big difference even with easy driving. Just disconnect the ends like Patrick said and see. If you can live with it, remove it.
ok i will try that
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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:07 AM
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ok i will try that
Just disconnect the ends of the rear sway bar that's is all you need to do
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Old May 21, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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How big of a difference does this make at the drag strip? A big diff in 60ft's I imagine but people with success and advise - whats your feedback? Thought about trying it too. I know the car will handle like crap on the turns ,giving up ,more body roll but just curious to know the positive effects
going straight, some say better weight transfer too.
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Old May 22, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Just disconnect the ends of the rear sway bar that's is all you need to do
why would i want to do the rear if im asking about the front?
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Old May 27, 2010 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by evodan2004
hello guys. a few questions. im told removing it helps in drag racing.
I just answer your question we done 1.3460ft all stock suspension drive train
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