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MattR · 2004-02-25, 11:12 PM

I have mixed emotions about swaybars and their use in tuning.

I've always felt that swaybars alone are a bad idea, but when coupled with a well sorted suspension system, they provide an additional level of tunability and performance.

Case in point...my STI.
Correct me if I'm wrong/
AWD cars will inherently plow...my STI has a good balance, and when the dccd is turned back, it becomes almost tail happy. However, with this comes a lot of body roll. I would love to get rid of some of the roll, but that is what makes the car pivot IMO. If I tighten up the front only, with a sway bar, won't that make the car turn in quickly, then plow like hell? ( I can only change a front bar in A Stock). Is there anything I can do with only a front sway to improve handling? I'd say no, Help.

2004-02-25, 11:12 PM	#14
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I have mixed emotions about swaybars and their use in tuning. I've always felt that swaybars alone are a bad idea, but when coupled with a well sorted suspension system, they provide an additional level of tunability and performance. Case in point...my STI. Correct me if I'm wrong/ AWD cars will inherently plow...my STI has a good balance, and when the dccd is turned back, it becomes almost tail happy. However, with this comes a lot of body roll. I would love to get rid of some of the roll, but that is what makes the car pivot IMO. If I tighten up the front only, with a sway bar, won't that make the car turn in quickly, then plow like hell? ( I can only change a front bar in A Stock). Is there anything I can do with only a front sway to improve handling? I'd say no, Help. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”