drewchie

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gernby
My point was the 225/50's in the front REDUCE grip due to rollover (for street tires), and 225/50's in the rear REDUCE grip due to reduced width.

amongmany

Well, I posted this in another thread because I couldn't find this one. I guess I didn't look hard enough.

Here's my question(s):
I've done some reading. Very interesting stuff. I'm sure I haven't got my head around all of it, but enough so to make a start.

I'm thinking springs and roll bars are a start toward what I want. My last S was lowered 2" and had comptech non-adjustable sway bars F and R, and I can remember a distinct difference in handling. I didn't think about it much until now though because those changes were made by the previous owner, so that was the only way I ever knew the car.

I have two questions: If I liked how that car handled, can I assume that I need to go F and R sway bars? I've heard mixed thoughts on this issue. Some say go both, some say go front only. Also, I have no intention of dropping 2" again. No more than 1" this time for drivability around town.

Number two: Assuming I'd like to go with F and R sway bars, but I'd also like to dial the oversteer down just a bit. I'm leaning toward the Saner bar for it's bang for the buck. Someone has also mentioned that Saner makes a rear bar. I'm wondering if I can match F and R Saner bars but dial the F one notch stiffer than the R. Does that sound like a decent plan?

Here's the other thread I posted in:
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=162981

amongmany

Anyone?

cdelena

Sway bars are just one component of the suspension and there are different recommendations for different year models and different uses. Here is a bit on sway bars for background:
http://www.teamscr.com/sway.htm . You may want to read it over, and maybe comeback with more specifics for a discussion of mods that fit your need.

amongmany

[QUOTE]Originally posted by cdelena

Muz

[QUOTE]Originally posted by PedalFaster
Per your website, the Muz bar is 50% stiffer than stock.

drewchie

munkee, your proposed setup would indeed reduce oversteer. (More tire on the front should be part of the equation too) The Saner front and rear setup is a good one now that they make an adjustable rear bar as well. It gives you a variety of setup choices. I don't have experience with the Comptech bars, so I can't help you there.

I wasn't knocking the rear bar in my earlier post; I just don't think it's necessary for most applications on our car. ('03 and earlier, the MY '04 has a looser rear and might be a different story.)

amongmany

[QUOTE]Originally posted by drewchie
munkee, your proposed setup would indeed reduce oversteer. (More tire on the front should be part of the equation too) The Saner front and rear setup is a good one now that they make an adjustable rear bar as well. It gives you a variety of setup choices. I don't have experience with the Comptech bars, so I can't help you there.

drewchie

The '04 has more tire on the rear, but they put a thinner sway bar to make the ride softer. As a result, it's not quite as punishing going over the bumps, but also not as tight as the earlier ones.

amongmany

Any thoughts on mating a saner front bar with a muz rear?