Rear sway bar question...
04-09-2005, 03:15 PM
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Rear sway bar question...
I currently have a 14mm rear sway bar on my Integra. I was thinking of upgrading it to a 19mm. I don't really want to push it by going to the 22mm. Too much frame stress. Anyway, how much of a noticeable improvement will I see going from 14 to 19mm?? Has anyone done this?
Current suspension mods; Skunk2 springs (drop 1.6F/0.8R), AGX shocks, Type R front strut bar.
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Current suspension mods; Skunk2 springs (drop 1.6F/0.8R), AGX shocks, Type R front strut bar.
Thanks....
04-09-2005, 04:25 PM
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I've considered the 22mm bar and the reinforcing kits, but after reading all the searches I did in here I saw the risks are still kind of high. That's why I figured the 19mm would be a good compromise.
04-09-2005, 05:36 PM
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Don't bother unless you go with a 22mm. You won't have to worry about ripout if you properly reinforce the subframe. I have the comptech sway/tie bar combo (22mm) and I have not had any problems with tearout or car control.
Are you worried about car control or subframe tearout?
Are you worried about car control or subframe tearout?
04-10-2005, 02:49 PM
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if the rest of your suspension was stock, you'd notice a pretty significant difference... with those springs and shocks, going to a 19mm will probably not be very drastically different.
04-10-2005, 04:45 PM
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I've actually been a victim of uncontrollable snap over steer with the Comptech swaybar on the stiffest setting. But that's what I get for getting on the throttle as I exited a somewhat sharp turn. The rear end of my Integra swung right to left three times before going into a 180 degree spinout into the oncoming traffic lane.
Lucky for me this happened on a empty street because somebody could have easily T-boned me. It was strange because it didn't even feel like I was speeding when this incident occurred. I was just speeding up as exited a turn. So sad though because I almost counter steered out of it and ended up smashing the front bumper. I did noticed wet leaves on the street but I don't think that was the problem.
Lucky for me this happened on a empty street because somebody could have easily T-boned me. It was strange because it didn't even feel like I was speeding when this incident occurred. I was just speeding up as exited a turn. So sad though because I almost counter steered out of it and ended up smashing the front bumper. I did noticed wet leaves on the street but I don't think that was the problem.
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Originally Posted by carta79
I've actually been a victim of uncontrollable snap over steer with the Comptech swaybar on the stiffest setting. But that's what I get for getting on the throttle as I exited a somewhat sharp turn. The rear end of my Integra swung right to left three times before going into a 180 degree spinout into the oncoming traffic lane.
Lucky for me this happened on a empty street because somebody could have easily T-boned me. It was strange because it didn't even feel like I was speeding when this incident occurred. I was just speeding up as exited a turn. So sad though because I almost counter steered out of it and ended up smashing the front bumper. I did noticed wet leaves on the street but I don't think that was the problem.
Lucky for me this happened on a empty street because somebody could have easily T-boned me. It was strange because it didn't even feel like I was speeding when this incident occurred. I was just speeding up as exited a turn. So sad though because I almost counter steered out of it and ended up smashing the front bumper. I did noticed wet leaves on the street but I don't think that was the problem.
