Sway Bar Differences

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CoupeDeVille

Discussion Starter · Jan 25, 2011

Are the sway bars that come standard on the track model and the aftermarket options from Eibach, Progressive and Tanabe different? Would there be enough of an advantage for a base model coupe driver to go with Eibach front and rear versus a used set from a track model? Obviously the track model bars are going to be a cheaper alternative and I'm trying to decide if it's worth the extra $$ to go with an Eibach set or try and find a track model. :dunno:

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BAMATuner

· #2 · Jan 25, 2011

Well the differences with investing an aftermarket anti-roll kit can be substantial over stock. However, I don't have any immediate evidence of any major differences between the track sways and aftermarket sways. It's there, but not in an overwhelming sense. At least from my own experience.

With that said, some of the tubing size between the manufacturers listed vary. Eibach for instance is not as thick as OEM, but they make up for the difference with using a more dense material to better handle the stresses of racing. It's pretty much up to you if you're torn between the brands. Personally, I prefer Eibach and Progress.

Lastly, having a BASE Genesis and upgrading to an aftermarket anti-roll kit WILL seem like a night and day experience. You can't go wrong with them, so if you have the coin, definitely invest in a set.

Fortunately for you, I am having a sale! hehe

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Bobaguy

· #3 · Jan 25, 2011

PM NXXT, he has pictures comparing the track vs. Eibach side by side, and he can give you feedback upon the two. Having held and handled both side by side off the car.

NXXT

· #4 · Jan 25, 2011 (Edited)

I haz pics

I will post them after dinner. The Eibach sway bars feel lighter than the OEM plus the position of the second bolt is closer to itself than OEM.
.. inherently I learned that makes for a stiffer feel

EDIT: pics

The front is definitely thicker than stock and has a slightly different shape

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CoupeDeVille

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jan 25, 2011

Thanks Tom - The sale is what sparked the thought

Thanks for the pics Nxxt. I'll be interested if you notice a difference in handling with the eibach setup.

[email protected]&M said:
Well the differences with investing an aftermarket anti-roll kit can be substantial over stock. However, I don't have any immediate evidence of any major differences between the track sways and aftermarket sways. It's there, but not in an overwhelming sense. At least from my own experience.

With that said, some of the tubing size between the manufacturers listed vary. Eibach for instance is not as thick as OEM, but they make up for the difference with using a more dense material to better handle the stresses of racing. It's pretty much up to you if you're torn between the brands. Personally, I prefer Eibach and Progress.

Lastly, having a BASE Genesis and upgrading to an aftermarket anti-roll kit WILL seem like a night and day experience. You can't go wrong with them, so if you have the coin, definitely invest in a set. Fortunately for you, I am having a sale! hehe

NXXT

· #6 · Jan 25, 2011

I won't know if I'll notice a difference lol ... I got my coilovers done at the same time... thanks to Bobaguy for the install. It's a drastic change in setup ...going stock track to full coilover drop and sway bars on wider wheels :shock:

Bobaguy

· #7 · Jan 25, 2011

so shred tires on the spares and let us know. LOL! =)

NXXT

· #8 · Jan 25, 2011

lol your spare is on the front... so it would be Greg's and my spare? :squint: lol

shruru

· #9 · Jan 25, 2011

[email protected]&M said:
Well the differences with investing an aftermarket anti-roll kit can be substantial over stock. However, I don't have any immediate evidence of any major differences between the track sways and aftermarket sways. It's there, but not in an overwhelming sense. At least from my own experience.

With that said, some of the tubing size between the manufacturers listed vary. Eibach for instance is not as thick as OEM, but they make up for the difference with using a more dense material to better handle the stresses of racing. It's pretty much up to you if you're torn between the brands. Personally, I prefer Eibach and Progress.

Lastly, having a BASE Genesis and upgrading to an aftermarket anti-roll kit WILL seem like a night and day experience. You can't go wrong with them, so if you have the coin, definitely invest in a set. Fortunately for you, I am having a sale! hehe

hi Tom, Just wanna ask do you ship internationally? I have a base model and want to upgrade the sway bars to Eibach kits. Thank you.

BAMATuner

· #10 · Jan 25, 2011

Yes, sir! I do. Please pm me your postal code and I can get you a quote.

ajp2k3

· #11 · Jan 25, 2011

NXXT, dont tell you also bought the eibach sway bar kit for your yellow genesis... ?

NXXT

· #12 · Jan 25, 2011

ajp2k3 said:
NXXT, dont tell you also bought the eibach sway bar kit for your yellow genesis... ?

lol I bought it from WildBill. Why?

ajp2k3

· #13 · Jan 25, 2011

NXXT said:
lol I bought it from WildBill. Why?

First its lugs, now this. :fleshbox:

NXXT

· #14 · Jan 25, 2011

lol you have the sway bars too?

lol I have everything ready, just waiting on my wheels as the final piece. As long as you don't have Stance GR+ we straight haha

ajp2k3

· #15 · Jan 26, 2011

NXXT said:
lol you have the sway bars too?

lol I have everything ready, just waiting on my wheels as the final piece. As long as you don't have Stance GR+ we straight haha

Haha, yes i have the sways too. :hsugh:

Nah man, i got BC's. Stance's don't go low enough.

NXXT

· #16 · Jan 26, 2011

ajp2k3 said:
Haha, yes i have the sways too. :hsugh:

Nah man, i got BC's. Stance's don't go low enough.

tell that to Bobaguy :rofl: ...I'm perfectly happy with my Stances and from what I know he is disappointed with his BCs

I Drive Naked

· #17 · Jan 26, 2011

Whats the difference between the standard (base/premium) sways, vs track / r-spec sways?
Any difference at all in diameter?

CoupeDeVille

Discussion Starter · #18 · Jan 26, 2011

I don't think the base/premium come with any sway bars at all. Track does and I would assume the r-spec does as well. There looks to be slight differences between the eibach and stock setup

I Drive Naked

· #19 · Jan 26, 2011

My 2.0T premium has front / rear sways.
If I'm not mistaken, they're required by the NHTSA

CoupeDeVille

Discussion Starter · #20 · Jan 26, 2011

My 3.8 base does not have any

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