TheDosDog

I thought the 8 was a nimble machine stock but after the installation of RBs springs and sway bars all I can say is wow. The handling through the high speed twisties is greatly improved. With only modest input the car turns fast, flat and smooth. Its very neutral not loose or tight. As far as a change in ride quality, I think it is improved. I can now feel the suspension working (this IS a sports car, right?). It's not rough or abrupt at all. Handling in turns on poor roads is also improved. Bumps that previously upset the car are now smoother and there is no loss of traction or jumping. Needless to say I'm satisfied with Racing Beat's package. The instructions were complete and very easy to follow. Kudos to RB for something done just right.

PUR NRG

How'd the spring install go? Did you rent the same type of spring compressor murix used? I now have a full set of metric impact sockets (deep and regular) on order for the next time we need to do something similar. A full set of SAE impact sockets is next on the list...
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brothervoodoo

No, we had access to an "industrial" spring compressor, one good turn of the crank and the springs were compressed!

As for ride quality after the install, I was really impressed. I rode shotgun and drove dosdog's car and can say their was no noticible difference in normal everyday ride quality. Actually it seemed smoother than mine (I have 16K on my stock potenza's).

blksf8

oh I am excited now...tonight we're going to dosdog's place to install my RB sway bars. Should be a good time!

Racing Beat Inc

Glad you guys like our gear! After you complete the install, give me some feedback on the instructions and let me know if I should make any changes to ease the installation process. Once I review the process a couple of times it all makes perfect sense, but it is always refreshing to receive feedback from a "first time" installation effort.

Jim Langer
Racing Beat, Inc.

Silverarrow

Hey jim, just curious, were there instructions for the springs? I had instructions for all the other stuff in the kit (swaybars, links) but didn't find any for the springs. I ended up using some linked off of this forum (for another brand of springs) but all in all i am very impressed with the new suspension. Should the car be noticeably lower? I haven't really noticed a difference with mine, had them on for 3 days only though, do they settle over time? Anyway, kudos, can't wait for the ecu/ intake, for the time being i got the afe drop in and was quite impressed with the craftsmanship. Good call.

murix

It seems none of the springs are shipping with instructions but they do indeed exist and are very good. You are the third I have heard not to get them including me. Not sure why they are not included but I had RB email them to me.

I am happy with my install but am fighting the 'clunk' issue. It is driving me nuts though I know everything is torqued correctly and it handles just fine. SF streets are rough so I can feel it clunking around quite a bit but having a hard time working out just what it is.

blksf8

thedosdog kindly installed my front and rear sway bars tonight on his lift. I didn't offer much assistance other than taking a few pics and tightening or loosening stuff here and there...

I am very pleased w/ the Racing Beat products. The car is more responsive and doesn't just plow into turns. It actually turns responsively and flat as others have noted. I'll have to drive it more to give a better evaluation. Until then, here are some pics of the stock vs. RB parts and pics from the completed install.

William

front sway bars....RB one is much thicker and heavier. (no, we didn't weigh them)

blksf8

rear sway bars...

blksf8

front endlinks. RB one is much thicker and sturdier...

blksf8

bushings...

blksf8

bar clamps...

blksf8

rear sway bar installed...yes, it's time to get a new exhaust.

blksf8

front sway bar attaching to front end links

blksf8

front sway bar installed