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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 10:37 AM
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Just installed the ST front bar to complete

my swaybar package. ST front w/ the Addco rear bar(thicker than the st rear bar). Since today was fairly dry, I was pushing it a little more. The front end dip is notically reduced and it handles noticably better. Don't quite know if it's as neutral as before but we will see. I also have the Eibach/Tokico package and 235-45-17 tires.
Old Jan 14, 2003 | 04:22 PM
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Okay drove today. Man it makes a pretty big difference. Anyone who interested in a ST front bar and Addco rear bar, I highly recommend it!
Old Jan 14, 2003 | 05:09 PM
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How is the ground clearence in the front?
Old Jan 14, 2003 | 05:13 PM
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Exactly the same pretty much. The stock one is hollow. The ST bar is about the same diameter but is solid. There is a noticable weight difference! Beefy stuff!

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How is the ground clearence in the front?
Old Jan 14, 2003 | 05:29 PM
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Exactly the same pretty much. The stock one is hollow. The ST bar is about the same diameter but is solid. There is a noticable weight difference! Beefy stuff!

Sounds good

Can you fish with it?
Old Jan 14, 2003 | 06:00 PM
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Exactly the same pretty much. The stock one is hollow. The ST bar is about the same diameter but is solid. There is a noticable weight difference! Beefy stuff!

I put mine on a few weeks ago. If memory serves, the ST bar is ~20 lbs while the OEM one is a measly ~12 lbs!
Old Jan 14, 2003 | 08:09 PM
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I put mine on a few weeks ago. If memory serves, the ST bar is ~20 lbs while the OEM one is a measly ~12 lbs!
i know huh...kinda depressing thinking bout the light cheap stuff the car came with. cant really tell the difference b/w the stock front sway bar and the st one since i did them all at once....sfc's sound good...hmm....
Old Jan 14, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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i know huh...kinda depressing thinking bout the light cheap stuff the car came with. cant really tell the difference b/w the stock front sway bar and the st one since i did them all at once....sfc's sound good...hmm....
Huh? I could tell an immediate difference. I can now safely whip through my favorite curves at LEAST 10 mph faster.
Old Jan 14, 2003 | 11:17 PM
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yeah I have ST's in the front and rear and those things made a huge difference, this is a must when upgrading the 3rd gen suspension.
Old Jan 16, 2003 | 09:51 AM
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Okay drove today. Man it makes a pretty big difference. Anyone who interested in a ST front bar and Addco rear bar, I highly recommend it!
any understeer with the stronger FSB? i thought about doing the
FSB but being that the max is front driven, it already understeers so i opted not to. when i added the Addco RSB, it reduced the understeer a bit.

you should get the WSP SFC next... imo they are the 2nd HUGEST suspension mod (springs and struts being the first). you'll be able to take corners at LEAST 20mph faster.
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I'll have mine in a couple of weeks, I bought a slightly used one from another .org member. His car got wrecked....
Old Jan 16, 2003 | 04:06 PM
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That's what I thought would happen too. But IMHO even w/ the Tokicos and eibachs, the front would dip in too much when taking turns. Now w/ the new bar the front end "dip" is much less. The front end stays much more level though the turn. I haven't had the guts to push the car THAT much to see if it understeers more w/ the bigger front bar. But at least I have the biggest rear bar available(Addco) to help get the car as neutral as possible.

Yeah at some point sfc will be on the list. But after finishing an engine swap and paying out for a ACT clutch. I need a break! :O

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any understeer with the stronger FSB? i thought about doing the
FSB but being that the max is front driven, it already understeers so i opted not to. when i added the Addco RSB, it reduced the understeer a bit.

you should get the WSP SFC next... imo they are the 2nd HUGEST suspension mod (springs and struts being the first). you'll be able to take corners at LEAST 20mph faster.
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