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Post subject: front sway bar by strano performance Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2004 9:09 pm |
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Joined: Sat Jun 05, 2004 1:39 pm Posts: 88 Location: Hamburg, Germany/Graz, Austria
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Does anyone know about:
We do offer a 35 MM Hollow sway bar made for us by Addco. It weigh 14 pounds less than the ST bar and works every bit as well.
Is there any Pro/Cons compared to the BMR solid 32mm sway bar?
thx
Roozbeh
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Garry
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2004 9:11 pm |
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Joined: Sat May 26, 2001 9:59 pm Posts: 7823 Location: Bad Hersfeld, Germany
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With a 3400 pound car, what's the point in saving 14 opposed to the pros of a stiffer SB?
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2004 9:18 pm |
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This was his suggestion to me because of shipping costs being too much for the ST-bar. I was actually wondering if this bar is stiffer than the BMR solid 32mm bar.
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Garry
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2004 9:30 pm |
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I wouldn't think so ... I don't know this sway bar, but I have the BMRs on mine ... but then, anything is better than the stock sway bar ...
_________________ Garry Glendown * '99 Firehawk Convertible
"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you." "Speed doesn't kill - suddenly becoming stationary on the other hand ..."
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2004 9:33 pm |
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Joined: Sat Jun 05, 2004 1:39 pm Posts: 88 Location: Hamburg, Germany/Graz, Austria
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Thanks Garry then I will go with the bmr bar either
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2004 7:53 am |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 6:03 pm Posts: 8686 Location: Houston, TX
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Nice car LS1, and you really don't need a 35mm sway bar. 32mm is more than enough. It is a very strong piece, but it's up to you!
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Garry
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2004 8:18 am |
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Well, actually I wonder whether the 35mm hollow would be as strong as the 32mm solid ...
_________________ Garry Glendown * '99 Firehawk Convertible
"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you." "Speed doesn't kill - suddenly becoming stationary on the other hand ..."
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BenZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2004 11:00 am |
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Joined: Mon Sep 10, 2001 3:53 pm Posts: 2485 Location: Mainz, Germany
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Let me quote Sam Strano:
"The stiffness is less, but not hugely so [compared to a solid 35mm bar]. For instance there are less bends in the hollow bar that help gain back some stiffness. It is softer, but nowhere near as soft as solid 32's are."
LS1:
BTW, I have the 35mm ST and the 21mm 1LE bars and I'm very happy with them on the track.
Ben
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2004 5:13 pm |
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Ben thanks for your information. As I have an automatic trans do you think it would be a big difference to buy a torque arm in order to get more traction?
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2004 5:55 pm |
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Oh... can't answer that... maybe someone else...?
Ben
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Roy
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 4:32 am |
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 12:54 pm |
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 1:56 pm |
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@Roy:
Thanks, but I was talking about Torque Arm and not Torque Converter.
So if you think Torque Arm won't help me gain more traction what can I do to get more traction, with the exeption of other tires? I already have aftermarket LCA's, Panhard rod and Bilstein HD shock absorbers. Thank you.
Roozbeh
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 3:03 pm |
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A torque arm will help you with traction. If you have the cash, buy the TracLink system. I think it's about $500. That is really all you can do to increase traction, unless you're drag racing. Then you could get a set of slicks and definitely have traction.
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 3:42 pm |
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yes a torqu arm will help, Iwould stay away from the GW trac link, its a little tricky to setup , The LG torqu arm is just as good plus it won't ben your floorboards. But it is all for nothing if you don't have a decent set of street tires.
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BenZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 3:49 pm |
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JackZ28 wrote: DAmn I love the stance of your car in that pic Ben!
Me too! This is by far the best Nuerburgring picture of my car!
Ben
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Roy
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 4:06 pm |
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BenZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 4:34 pm |
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No it's Breidscheid, up to Ex-Muehle.
Ben
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LS1
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 7:33 pm |
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@Roy:
What brand would be a decent set of street tires? I have the
P245/50 ZR 16 Eagle GS-C's. Do you think the Kumho's are a better choice for traction? thx
PS. What about the cheaper ($160 non adjustable) Edelbrock torque arm ?
My car is not lowered, do I need to adjust the pinion angle anyway or can I go with the non adjustable torque arm?
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 10:06 pm |
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Yep, you need new tires. I have the Kumho's. They are OK after you heat them up and only when new. The good thing about them is that now I can chirp the tires going in 3rd at 75mph. Wait a minute, that's not good unless showing off. Personally, I loved the BFG Comps when I had them. The Firestone SZ50s give up some dry traction for wet like the Kumhos, but the SZ50s had more traction. The only Goodyear's that I would get would be the F1s and they're not cheap. How about the new Bridgestones?
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