sway bars....

arcticreaver · 05-08-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shabarivas

Sway bars do not change handling dynamics as long as you keep the ratio of front to back stiffness the same - you run into issues when you change only the rear to be stiffer (oversteer) or the front (understeer)... The important thing they do is keep your car flat through turns when normally the suspension would encourage body roll

so should we try to keep the stiffness the same on both of the bars? or should the Z have different stiffness in the back and front for optimal handling performance?

ChrisSlicks · 05-08-2009, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcticreaver

so should we try to keep the stiffness the same on both of the bars? or should the Z have different stiffness in the back and front for optimal handling performance?

The front bar is stiffer than the rear by design.

Modshack · 05-08-2009, 04:01 PM

Bars are all about balancing the chassis... The Z seems pretty neutral to begin with but could probably use a smidge more rear bar.. Seems Stillen (and Hotchkis I would assume since I haven't seen their bar rates) have done therir homework on this already with the rear bar (at it's softest) a modest % stiffer than their uprated front bar. You can dial in more oversteer if you like by going to their stiffer settings (of the 3) on the rear. Caution though...This might be good for drifting and street tricks, but too much oversteer can get you in trouble fast if you're not an experienced driver, particularly in the rain.

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