Anyone running Ultra Racing rear sway bar?
#1
Anyone running Ultra Racing rear sway bar?
As the title says is anyone running one? It looks to be a simple bolt-on installation you could do in the garage.
Rear Anti-roll Bar / Rear Sway Bar / Rear Stabilizer Bar [UR-AR16-146] - $209.00 : UltraRacing USA
A nice set of lowering springs and I think this Ultra Racing bar would be a great addition to stiffen up the rear. I think the GE8 Fit really needs help in the rear to balance out the nose heavy front end.
What do you guys think?
Rear Anti-roll Bar / Rear Sway Bar / Rear Stabilizer Bar [UR-AR16-146] - $209.00 : UltraRacing USA
A nice set of lowering springs and I think this Ultra Racing bar would be a great addition to stiffen up the rear. I think the GE8 Fit really needs help in the rear to balance out the nose heavy front end.
What do you guys think?
#2
I will be running one as soon as it comes in from Ultra Racing next week along with some other parts. I will post up pics of the parts once it comes, but they offer two different ones and I opted for the 19mm rear sway bar.
#7
thats wat i am wondering... i wish ST made one... that bar did wonders for my crx
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Still if the added bar is too stiff if will take the bumps much harsher because both rear wheels will react to the bump.
Install should be cake, and it should (will) make the car more neutral.
My concern is more harshness, and maybe that will not be much of an issue
#9
No my well respected friend, the center section of the rear axle assembly is a torsion design and it can twist a lot, acts about like an independent rear suspension. I saw how much when I was putting in my springs and put a jack under one side.
Still if the added bar is too stiff if will take the bumps much harsher because both rear wheels will react to the bump.
Install should be cake, and it should (will) make the car more neutral.
My concern is more harshness, and maybe that will not be much of an issue
Still if the added bar is too stiff if will take the bumps much harsher because both rear wheels will react to the bump.
Install should be cake, and it should (will) make the car more neutral.
My concern is more harshness, and maybe that will not be much of an issue
Very good point, Tork. Be it that my car is a daily driver, I would not want to sacrifice ride comfort any more than what it is now. I have DF210s with OEM shocks.
I am interested how much the extra rear sway bar will affect the ride. Will be monitoring this thread.
#10
I will post pics and my results in this thread since their is interest in it after the install. If a few of you are interested I would ask Redrumm to set up a group-buy that way it can be cheaper since I don't think Ultra Racing USA stocks the rear sway bar since I'm the first one who has it.
#11
I will post pics and my results in this thread since their is interest in it after the install. If a few of you are interested I would ask Redrumm to set up a group-buy that way it can be cheaper since I don't think Ultra Racing USA stocks the rear sway bar since I'm the first one who has it.
That's a great idea. Thank you!
#14
No my well respected friend, the center section of the rear axle assembly is a torsion design and it can twist a lot, acts about like an independent rear suspension. I saw how much when I was putting in my springs and put a jack under one side.
Still if the added bar is too stiff if will take the bumps much harsher because both rear wheels will react to the bump.
Install should be cake, and it should (will) make the car more neutral.
My concern is more harshness, and maybe that will not be much of an issue
Still if the added bar is too stiff if will take the bumps much harsher because both rear wheels will react to the bump.
Install should be cake, and it should (will) make the car more neutral.
My concern is more harshness, and maybe that will not be much of an issue
thanks!
#16
looks cool. Yes the ride will be harsher in the back. I installed my Progress rear sway today for my GD and with coilovers all the way down, it can get bumpy. I live in a state graced with the honor of having the worst roads in the country though. I think you guys will be fine. At least I can take corners a good 10mph faster now. Lot less body roll. I'm in love.
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You will be surprised on the improvement in handling and cornering.
#20
I've talked to Redrumm and he is weary about doing it since their is always that one person that holds up everybody else. Mainly they are waiting on me to install the bar before they really sell any because of fitment issues on other parts already.
Last edited by ekonetics; 06-11-2009 at 01:44 AM.