Driving with no Rear Sway - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

cody · 2006-06-01, 03:47 PM

Would it be a bad idea to drive my car without any rear swaybar for a few days? I'm trying to workout a trade.

Dean · 2006-06-01, 04:04 PM

It will feel weird, but should be OK... Be carefull.

cody · 2006-06-01, 04:07 PM

Yah, I will have to drive nice and easy for sure. I was thinking of setting the rear AGX's at full stiff and the fronts at full soft to compensate. The setting on the AGX's honestly doesn't make a huge difference, but would that help compensate?

Dean · 2006-06-01, 04:11 PM

Yes. I forgot you had adjustable shocks. Crank the rears up and leave the fronts alone.

cody · 2006-06-01, 04:13 PM

I've got them all at 3 right now.

1=softest
4=stiffest

So when you say leave the fronts alone, I'd be more inclined to set them at 1. Should I compromise and set them at 2?

Kevin M · 2006-06-01, 04:15 PM

Cranking up the struts is to compensate for the handling, but will kil the ride. I would say just drive a little slower and "softer" until you get the new bar. Or see if somebody here has a loaner available.

cody · 2006-06-01, 04:16 PM

Honestly 4 really isn't that stiff, so ride quality isn't a concern for me.

SlickNick112 · 2006-06-01, 04:44 PM

What bar are you getting?

AtomicLabMonkey · 2006-06-01, 05:05 PM

It will be fine, it will just understeer and roll a bit more.

cody · 2006-06-01, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

It will be fine, it will just understeer and roll a bit more.

Sweet. I figured as much.

I'm getting a Perrin adjustable with the older style upgraded mounts.

dknv · 2006-06-01, 07:05 PM

Just don't get into an accident (don't want anybody pointing fingers at your 'missing sway bar').

A1337STI · 2006-06-01, 07:08 PM

Nice on the swaybar upgrade

cody · 2006-06-01, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dknv

Just don't get into an accident (don't want anybody pointing fingers at your 'missing sway bar').

Well I was all stoked cuz his post said, "Perrin adjustable rear sway bar: Perfect Condition. Includes perrin mounts. Would need your stocker in return, so no shipping. I'm in the tri-state area. $100"

But now he wants $35 for shipping. He meant litteraly, "no shipping". Plus I'd have to pay to ship a 17mm bar to him, so I'm passing on it.

A1337STI · 2006-06-01, 07:12 PM

Weak

maybe just throw him out an offer and see if he takes it

cody · 2006-06-01, 07:16 PM

He says he's got local buyers lining up.

A1337STI · 2006-06-01, 07:27 PM

Uber Lame

Kevin M · 2006-06-01, 09:09 PM

Yeah, nobody ships used sway bars. Totally not worth the hassle. Also, "no means no" dude.

cody · 2006-06-01, 10:20 PM

I bought my 20mm bar used from a Dude in NJ years ago. He hooked me up too. No Means No is cool.

khail19 · 2006-06-02, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

I bought my 20mm bar used from a Dude in NJ years ago. He hooked me up too. No Means No is cool.

I think I paid $35 shipped for my 20mm bar a few years ago. I think the guy that sold it to me paid almost $20 for shipping, so he didn't make out very well.

JonnydaJibba · 2006-06-02, 07:13 AM

I never had a rear sway on my L...

Kevin M · 2006-06-02, 07:43 AM

Yeah but your spring rates were meant to work without it.

cody · 2006-06-02, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khail19

I think I paid $35 shipped for my 20mm bar a few years ago. I think the guy that sold it to me paid almost $20 for shipping, so he didn't make out very well.

I paid $50 shipped, but it came with all the hardware and a K&N drop in in almost new condition.

2006-06-01, 03:47 PM	#1
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Driving with no Rear Sway Would it be a bad idea to drive my car without any rear swaybar for a few days? I'm trying to workout a trade. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-06-01, 04:04 PM	#2
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	It will feel weird, but should be OK... Be carefull. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-06-01, 04:07 PM	#3
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Yah, I will have to drive nice and easy for sure. I was thinking of setting the rear AGX's at full stiff and the fronts at full soft to compensate. The setting on the AGX's honestly doesn't make a huge difference, but would that help compensate? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-06-01, 04:11 PM	#4
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Yes. I forgot you had adjustable shocks. Crank the rears up and leave the fronts alone. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-06-01, 04:13 PM	#5
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I've got them all at 3 right now. 1=softest 4=stiffest So when you say leave the fronts alone, I'd be more inclined to set them at 1. Should I compromise and set them at 2? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-06-01, 04:15 PM	#6
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Cranking up the struts is to compensate for the handling, but will kil the ride. I would say just drive a little slower and "softer" until you get the new bar. Or see if somebody here has a loaner available. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-06-01, 04:16 PM	#7
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Honestly 4 really isn't that stiff, so ride quality isn't a concern for me. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-06-01, 04:44 PM	#8
SlickNick112 EJ251 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 603 Car: '06 Impreza WRX STi Class: Out of class! I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me.	What bar are you getting? __________________ "I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. " *~Frank Sinatra*

2006-06-01, 05:05 PM	#9
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	It will be fine, it will just understeer and roll a bit more. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2006-06-01, 07:05 PM	#11
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	Just don't get into an accident (don't want anybody pointing fingers at your 'missing sway bar').

2006-06-01, 07:08 PM	#12
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	Nice on the swaybar upgrade __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2006-06-01, 07:12 PM	#14
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	Weak maybe just throw him out an offer and see if he takes it __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2006-06-01, 07:16 PM	#15
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	He says he's got local buyers lining up. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-06-01, 07:27 PM	#16
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	Uber Lame __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2006-06-01, 09:09 PM	#17
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Yeah, nobody ships used sway bars. Totally not worth the hassle. Also, "no means no" dude. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-06-01, 10:20 PM	#18
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I bought my 20mm bar used from a Dude in NJ years ago. He hooked me up too. No Means No is cool. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-06-02, 07:13 AM	#20
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	I never had a rear sway on my L... __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-06-02, 07:43 AM	#21
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Yeah but your spring rates were meant to work without it. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

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