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Old Mar 23, 2012, 04:01 PM
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front sway bar

hi all

doing an engine build soon and was considering installing whiteline while it's easy to get to

curent suspension is:
Dunlop starspecs
bilstein with Robi springs
full energy suspension bushing kit
whiteline RCK

car is a DD with a few HDPE days thrown in
if I did the front SB I would also do the rear

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And whats your question?
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Originally Posted by Dallas J
And whats your question?
+1

I'm lost
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Originally Posted by catman78
hi all

doing an engine build soon and was considering installing whiteline while it's easy to get to

curent suspension is:
Dunlop starspecs
bilstein with Robi springs
full energy suspension bushing kit
whiteline RCK

car is a DD with a few HDPE days thrown in
if I did the front SB I would also do the rear

Thanks
Old Mar 24, 2012, 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by ch53avitech
+1

I'm lost
sorry guys, posting and ****-tailing.

For those who have an upgraded FWB, is it a worthwhile upgrade if I plan on tracking car a bit more?

I like my current setup, however I figured for $187 it might be worth doing
considering the labor will be cake while engine is out.
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Big fan.

Whiteline front bar and Progress/Perrin rear bar -- great setup and can be tuned for the track/surface.
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im regretting that i didn't install front sway when my engine was out. but i was running NASA TTA class at the time and i thought it would be more beneficial to use the +2 mod point else where. now that i'm setting the car up for TTS class, i have no restriction on mods. if you're thinking of doing it down the road, do it now while you have a chance.
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Ordered and on the way.
Thanks all for your comments...
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I just installed my front bar yesterday when I was doing my clutch. I'm excited to see what it does!!
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If you are going to do it, do it now, real PITA as a stand alone job.

I got the Whiteline unit. Little better turn-in response, some improvement in overall roll control, and combined with the upgraded rear diff I think it helps with rotating the car under throttle.

I have been through many steps along the way, and the FSB like almost every other suspension part I have changed/upgraded has offered improvement by degrees. The only thing that has caused a huge change in the car for one mod has been the rear diff upgrade. That was a game changer on corner apex-exit.
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Originally Posted by JDavenport
If you are going to do it, do it now, real PITA as a stand alone job.

I got the Whiteline unit. Little better turn-in response, some improvement in overall roll control, and combined with the upgraded rear diff I think it helps with rotating the car under throttle.

I have been through many steps along the way, and the FSB like almost every other suspension part I have changed/upgraded has offered improvement by degrees. The only thing that has caused a huge change in the car for one mod has been the rear diff upgrade. That was a game changer on corner apex-exit.
Agree with Jim.

It's a modification of degrees and feel. Not massive night/day; however, very noticeable and as I mentioned - with a good rear bar you can tune for the track surface.
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Once you get into the range of high spring rates (12/16k), you may find a bigger rear bar just isnt needed at all. I have one sitting on my shelf cause after the heavy rates, proper camber, and rear diff mods, I just didnt need any more rear bias.

Big front bar is absolutely needed with stickier tires. With the front MacStrut suspension you need as much roll resistance as possible.
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I would opt for the robispec bar and get the cusco ladder mount for the lca. This gives tons of adjustment options for different surfaces & tire setups. You can go softer for wet/cold conditions or stiffer for high grip. Works very well imo.
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