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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 09:34 PM
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Spohn Pro-Series Rear Drag Sway Bar???

http://www.spohn.net/product.cfm?productid=1437

what is the deal with this thing?

I already have the Spohn LCAs & relocation brackets, panhard rod, and torque arm.

what exactly would i expect from this sway bar??

how will it change the way the car handles on the road?

my main goal is straight line acceleration, BUT, i am into all kinds of driving, so i don't want to do anything to my car that will make it unstable around the twisties.

thanks...

-brian
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 09:47 AM
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it looks very nice but i think i will be ok with poly endlinks and poly sway bar bushings and the stock 24mm bar. i think not having a front sway bar (which i dont) and using an even thicker way bar like that will maybe make the car handle even worse tha i have now for daily driving.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 09:52 AM
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its will drasticly change the handling of the car. the purpose of it is to keep the rear end from torqueing over, same thing as putting an air bag in one spring. the rear end wants to twist when you launch, this will keep it from doing that. that is why it is so huge, and solidly attached to the frame.

i would not recomend a setup like this on a car that you drive, if you do anything other than drive in a straight line.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 04:08 PM
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Originally posted by Dewey316
its will drasticly change the handling of the car. the purpose of it is to keep the rear end from torqueing over, same thing as putting an air bag in one spring. the rear end wants to twist when you launch, this will keep it from doing that. that is why it is so huge, and solidly attached to the frame.

i would not recomend a setup like this on a car that you drive, if you do anything other than drive in a straight line.
the south side machine lift bar setup accomplishes the same task.....unreal straight, flat launches.....without a sway bar at all, because the 2 lift bars are welded to the axle tubes.

and it handles AWESOME......no body roll whatsoever

i do still have a front sway bar though
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 04:36 PM
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What do you guys think about the Lakewood traction action lift bars?
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 04:41 PM
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im pretty sure those are just better LCA's
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 05:37 PM
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It says it all in the name though my friend which would indicate that it's clearly not for daily-driven cars -- Spohn Pro Series Rear DRAG Sway Bar
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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Originally posted by CbrasTsteLkChk
It says it all in the name though my friend which would indicate that it's clearly not for daily-driven cars -- Spohn Pro Series Rear DRAG Sway Bar
i dont think my rear suspension was intended for street use.....doesnt stop me from driving it though

its a rough ride....but if that doesnt bother you the benefits far outweigh the negatives....same goes for most all parts
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 12:16 PM
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i have this drag sway bar on my car and it is very streetable if you are conservative. Otherwise this thing is awesome, and i it keeps the car very straight on lauch. The bar itself is heavy too, but its worth every penny if you dont like your car twisting off the line with hard 1.5 or high 1.4 60 foots. later
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