Sway Bar, Sway Bars, Sway Bars
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depends on your definition of "better".
with all choices you listed above, both seem to have an adjustable feature. so which one is thicker and stronger? which is more cost effective? name reputation?
material used? etc...
sway bars are sway bars. if one has something better over the other, and seriously, when looking into sway bars size does matter correct? so look for one that suits that criteria better, being they are all have adjustable feature.
that being said, i'm in the future market for progress tech sways.
and as for drifting... a stiffer rear sway would be the way to go, all other set-up aside.
with all choices you listed above, both seem to have an adjustable feature. so which one is thicker and stronger? which is more cost effective? name reputation?
material used? etc...
sway bars are sway bars. if one has something better over the other, and seriously, when looking into sway bars size does matter correct? so look for one that suits that criteria better, being they are all have adjustable feature.
that being said, i'm in the future market for progress tech sways.
and as for drifting... a stiffer rear sway would be the way to go, all other set-up aside.
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I noticed the Tanabes need bigger bushings. Suggestions on where to get?
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i have a 2004 rx8 that i bought used. it came with tokico dspec coilovers, (idk if i like them much), my car had the stock sway bars on it that just didnt cut it. i did a lot of research and digging and found some really really stiff sway bars...hotchkis racing sway bars, 33mm front and 21mm rear. I have them on the middle setting, the lowest setting is pretty firm in itself, i recommend those for strict street driving especially if the roads u drive on arent the nicest ones around. the middle setting is what i use the most, i autocross a lot and find that the best, the stiffest setting i tried only once and it was a stiff ride and i got scared around a corner so i put them back to the middle setting (setting 2). the only issue i have with those sway bars is that the poly urethane bushings rattle a lot over bumps that u tend to think ur shocks suck. but i deffinetly recommend these, and middle setting only, trust me on that.
http://www.hotchkis.net/c-834-04-07-rx-8.aspx
http://www.hotchkis.net/c-834-04-07-rx-8.aspx
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to rx8 fanatic, with my hotchkis sways, i have no roll what so ever, and i mean none. i can take corners twice as fast as my normal stock sways, no tire squeel, and my rear end has not swung out unless i clutchkick or pull the ebrake, it handles like a dream. no bs i used to take a 30mph corner at 60-65mph depending on how gutsy i feel or how soon i wana get home from work....i out handle 350z's and this one rich guy at the end of my street has a honda s2k club racer and i out handle him on street roads. those are my only competition other than evos and sti's here in CT (well where i live anyway), not to mention the mustangs, camaros, and american muscle cars that just go fast in straight lines.
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Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars
The 411 in more detail.
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Features:
Front Sway Bar:
Lightweight, durable and adjustable 1-5/16” (33mm) hollow
110% stiffer than the stock sway bar with a rate of 970 lbs/in
150% stiffer than the stock sway bar with a rate of 1150 lbs/in
195% stiffer than the stock sway bar with a rate of 1370 lbs/in
Rear Sway Bar:
390% stiffer than the stock sway bar with a rate of 195 lbs/in
470% stiffer than the stock sway bar with a rate of 250lbs/in
580% stiffer than the stock sway bar with a rate of 340 lbs/in
Easy to lubricate polyurethane bushings and heavy duty brackets with zerk fittings included."
About $383.00 from stillen.com
"
Features:
Front Sway Bar:
Lightweight, durable and adjustable 1-5/16” (33mm) hollow
110% stiffer than the stock sway bar with a rate of 970 lbs/in
150% stiffer than the stock sway bar with a rate of 1150 lbs/in
195% stiffer than the stock sway bar with a rate of 1370 lbs/in
Rear Sway Bar:
390% stiffer than the stock sway bar with a rate of 195 lbs/in
470% stiffer than the stock sway bar with a rate of 250lbs/in
580% stiffer than the stock sway bar with a rate of 340 lbs/in
Easy to lubricate polyurethane bushings and heavy duty brackets with zerk fittings included."
About $383.00 from stillen.com
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32mm Front:
http://www.progressauto.com/products.../productID/413
19mm Rear:
http://www.progressauto.com/products.../productID/449
I have these and they honestly are worth every penny. Best suspension mod you can do for the money. I have virtually no roll with these on the stock sport suspension and R comps.
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I plan on using my 8 for my everyday car, but occasionally I will hopefully enter it in some track days or in a autocross. Would you say that there is a point in me putting in sway bars? Is it a noticeable improvement on the back roads. Or can you just notice it when your on the track?
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I plan on using my 8 for my everyday car, but occasionally I will hopefully enter it in some track days or in a autocross. Would you say that there is a point in me putting in sway bars? Is it a noticeable improvement on the back roads. Or can you just notice it when your on the track?
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Hi rx8 peeps.
I'm looking for front sways that have longer ends.
My steering rack is now about 5" forward thanks to a 20b conversion. I have turned the end link bolts to the opposite side of the lower arm and with adjustable end links they will still reach, tho I'm not sure how effective they'll be.
I've seen the adjustable sways but there seems to be no information on length or reach. Are they only adjustable to shorter tolerances?
Any ever compared the stocks with aftermarket side by side?
Thanks
I'm looking for front sways that have longer ends.
My steering rack is now about 5" forward thanks to a 20b conversion. I have turned the end link bolts to the opposite side of the lower arm and with adjustable end links they will still reach, tho I'm not sure how effective they'll be.
I've seen the adjustable sways but there seems to be no information on length or reach. Are they only adjustable to shorter tolerances?
Any ever compared the stocks with aftermarket side by side?
Thanks
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