Swift Stabilizer Bars Reviewed
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Swift Stabilizer Bars Reviewed
Swift Stabilizer Bars Reviewed
This is a continuation off of the Swift Springs and Bilstein HD strut combination that I have been running:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=337211
To catch you up on where the car is at right now – I have added Swift Stabilizer front and rear bars. These sway bars are stiffer: 18% (front) and 20% (rear).
http://www.swiftsprings.com/products-stabilizer.html
The job of stabilizer bars (sway bars) is to help limit body roll without exceeding the tires ability to grip effectively.
Impressions
What better way to tell you how much I like these!
That’s right – finished 2nd place on a completely new setup in my first AX of this season!
Driving
The car was amazing to drive. Very predicable throughout the course, the turn-in was sharp and crisp, and the rotation was radical (think awesome). It felt as if I was driving a different car. No more Evo Push. I was able to turn the car in tight turns at speed. Reminded me of my rear-wheel drive days.
Simply incredible - rotation was on demand. I was in total control at all times, in terms of the rear-end. Add a little power here and steering angle there and whhheee – around the tight turn I go.
Just like on the track, the linear feel of the car made transitions very quick and effortless. I was able to shift weight side-to-side AND keep the traction there. In my previous setup the breakaway was much more abrupt. The car would snap and I would have to fight to keep her pointed the right way.
Videos
Best way I can show the differences is a video comparison.
Last years season ender. Suspension/Tire: Megan Tracks 12k/10k, 255/40/17 Falken 615s. The 2nd run is a good example of how the car reacted. You can also hear the car pushing many of the turns.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5NVueRu9y0
Saginaw Valley Region AX #1 4.27.08. Suspension/Tire: Swift Sports/Bilstein HD Struts, Swift Stabilizers, 245/45/17 Dunlop Z1 Sports. I think this video does a good job in showing the slight sway then super bite that I was feeling in car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwW8i3JqxjQ
Compared to OE
Before the Swift Stabilizer bars there was some sway in the car. But the car still performed superbly on the track. I wish I had gotten an AX in without the sway bars to really see the difference. But there is definitely a positive difference on the course. These sway bars have been a great addition to an already great setup. Car the reacts to every driver input. I highly recommend checking out the Swift Stabilizer set!
Happy Racing,
MG
(More photos soon as they become available
)
This is a continuation off of the Swift Springs and Bilstein HD strut combination that I have been running:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=337211
To catch you up on where the car is at right now – I have added Swift Stabilizer front and rear bars. These sway bars are stiffer: 18% (front) and 20% (rear).
http://www.swiftsprings.com/products-stabilizer.html
The job of stabilizer bars (sway bars) is to help limit body roll without exceeding the tires ability to grip effectively.
Impressions
What better way to tell you how much I like these!
That’s right – finished 2nd place on a completely new setup in my first AX of this season!
Driving
The car was amazing to drive. Very predicable throughout the course, the turn-in was sharp and crisp, and the rotation was radical (think awesome). It felt as if I was driving a different car. No more Evo Push. I was able to turn the car in tight turns at speed. Reminded me of my rear-wheel drive days.
Simply incredible - rotation was on demand. I was in total control at all times, in terms of the rear-end. Add a little power here and steering angle there and whhheee – around the tight turn I go.
Just like on the track, the linear feel of the car made transitions very quick and effortless. I was able to shift weight side-to-side AND keep the traction there. In my previous setup the breakaway was much more abrupt. The car would snap and I would have to fight to keep her pointed the right way.
Videos
Best way I can show the differences is a video comparison.
Last years season ender. Suspension/Tire: Megan Tracks 12k/10k, 255/40/17 Falken 615s. The 2nd run is a good example of how the car reacted. You can also hear the car pushing many of the turns.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5NVueRu9y0
Saginaw Valley Region AX #1 4.27.08. Suspension/Tire: Swift Sports/Bilstein HD Struts, Swift Stabilizers, 245/45/17 Dunlop Z1 Sports. I think this video does a good job in showing the slight sway then super bite that I was feeling in car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwW8i3JqxjQ
Compared to OE
Before the Swift Stabilizer bars there was some sway in the car. But the car still performed superbly on the track. I wish I had gotten an AX in without the sway bars to really see the difference. But there is definitely a positive difference on the course. These sway bars have been a great addition to an already great setup. Car the reacts to every driver input. I highly recommend checking out the Swift Stabilizer set!
Happy Racing,
MG
(More photos soon as they become available
)
Last edited by Smike; Apr 28, 2008 at 08:09 AM.
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The season ender last year ws 80+* and 100% humidity. Tires got a bit hot. Not to mention they were a bit worn out.
Great Job 
Now thats some positive feedback I will email Japan with your results! I have 10 sets left of these. I heard there will be a price increase soon due to the dollar yen thing. Better get them, there only going up.
Now thats some positive feedback I will email Japan with your results! I have 10 sets left of these. I heard there will be a price increase soon due to the dollar yen thing. Better get them, there only going up.
Thank you for posting this review! 
This more or less confirms the direction that I will be taking with my own car, although I think I will end up going with a slightly stiffer setup by combining the Bilsteing HD, Spec-R springs, and HKS adjustable swaybars.
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This more or less confirms the direction that I will be taking with my own car, although I think I will end up going with a slightly stiffer setup by combining the Bilsteing HD, Spec-R springs, and HKS adjustable swaybars.
l8r)
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Congrats....car looks great out there. Not too much body roll, easily controlled. Great set-up!
SmikeEvo Swift + Bilstein suspension vendor thread coming soon from us
- Andrew
Congrats....car looks great out there. Not too much body roll, easily controlled. Great set-up!
SmikeEvo Swift + Bilstein suspension vendor thread coming soon from us
- Andrew
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