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Offline Shimy87

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front sway bar
« on: October 08 2014, 02:50:31 PM »
My rear tires are not good for track traction, no money in budget for Nittos this year. Steve's site says removing the front sway bar will help transfer weight. My question is could a guy just remove one end link at the track and then reinstall it after racing. No weight savings but would it eliminate the effect the sway bar has and help with transfer?
 
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Re: front sway bar
« Reply #1 on: October 08 2014, 04:18:12 PM »
yes
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Re: front sway bar
« Reply #2 on: October 08 2014, 09:40:11 PM »
If you've never removed it you don't realize how much it weighs.
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Re: front sway bar
« Reply #3 on: October 09 2014, 07:26:02 PM »
I figured what the hell and took it off tonight. Its pretty heavy :icon_lol: going to drive the car to work tomorrow and see how much different it drives.
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Re: front sway bar
« Reply #4 on: October 09 2014, 08:07:11 PM »
it's when you have to jerk the wheel to avoid something, that you will notice if there is a difference.  Hopefully the rear bar is stiff enuf to cover it up
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Re: front sway bar
« Reply #5 on: October 09 2014, 10:40:19 PM »
F body hollow bar? 34 or 36 mm
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Re: front sway bar
« Reply #6 on: October 09 2014, 10:41:00 PM »
I have one on one of my cars...
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Re: front sway bar
« Reply #7 on: October 09 2014, 10:57:39 PM »
Quote from: daveismissing on October 09 2014, 10:40:19 PM
F body hollow bar? 34 or 36 mm

I've been hunting a hollow bar for mine. And some energy suspension fittings to hook it up.

And you will know you have made a change when you take that first turn. Take it easy and keep her between the ditches.
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Re: front sway bar
« Reply #8 on: October 10 2014, 10:11:31 AM »
It was a noticeable difference. If it helps get me some traction it will be worth it. After the event i'll be putting it back on though!
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Re: front sway bar
« Reply #9 on: October 10 2014, 10:27:03 AM »
someone needs to invent some quick disconnect links so one can disconnect the bar on the driver's side and race then re-install the pin and drive home
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Re: front sway bar
« Reply #10 on: October 10 2014, 10:51:47 AM »
Snowmobiles have them for when you go from trail to mountian riding, just remove link and put in your pocket...great idea. 
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Re: front sway bar
« Reply #11 on: October 10 2014, 02:56:12 PM »
Jeep has some electric ones. Hmmm..
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Re: front sway bar
« Reply #12 on: October 10 2014, 03:00:32 PM »
Quote from: SuperSix on October 10 2014, 02:56:12 PM
Jeep has some electric ones. Hmmm..

Yep the jeep n 4x4 guys have that covered. Rockcrawlin must have suspension travel.
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