Strut and Sway Bars!

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jusjus
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Hey guys,

I was wondering if either the strut or the sway bars really make any difference in the driving experience. For those of you who have one or the other, mind sharing if you feel anything? Also, which brand strut do you guys prefer; stillen or racingline? I believe only stillen makes sway bars right? thx for any input! ;)


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IBCoupe
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When you write "strut," you mean "strut tower brace," right?

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rcboy514
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Short answer....YES!! Worth every penny!

BzOaY
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i love my RL front strut bar and rear sway bar, it owns corners

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rcboy514
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Also, for the strut tower bar you could go with either stillen or racingline because you shouldn't be able to tell a difference between the two. For the rear sway it's up to you, racingline's bar is adjustable and has 2 settings, the softest setting is said to be 45% stiffer than stillen's non-adjustable bar. Personally I went with racingline on both the STB and rear sway.

As far as handling goes it's night and day literally. My wife has a stock 2.5 coupe and after driving my car hers feels like a boat.You will experience almost no body roll going through corners, and you shouldn't have any issues with understeer. The STB allows you to "dive" through corners, while the rear sway bar keeps the back end planted while you power out of a corner.

hope this helps lol

BzOaY
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i second rcboy514 100% it is night and day difference, i am also lowered on eibach springs and that also helps out alot to

johnnir3volution
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Racingline strut and sway bar + bc coilovers = WIN

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Mattv609
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DReed86
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Yes they are def worth it!!!!!!! 100%


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