Sway Bar Removed First Step Successful!

[GreyZone]

Took off the RSB this morning. It seems to have accomlished what I was after. (Will post pictures later).

The "tight bouncyness" has been modified and reduced a bit, yet cornering hasn't been greatly effected. I can notice a slight increase in roll when I get on it, but I am willing to sacrifice that a bit for the reduced bounce. I would say 85% of the cornering integrity is still there.

My theory on this is that is allows (the RSB removal) the rear end to work a little more independantly, thereby reducing bounce, whereas when the two strut towers are linked together (as the sway bar does) what ever one tire reacts to (hence stuts and springs) the other does as well. My thought here is that a bump hit by the right rear is then also tied into the left rear, and the rear end has more "bounce" to the contours or the road.

Thats just my laymans opinion, but to me it makes sense. And, like they say, the proof is in the pudding. It has accomplished what I was hoping for. The next step is going to be much, much crazier....cutting the springs...please remember me fondly when I die.
Modified by GreyZone at 10:12 PM 12/8/2007

[mcheddadi]

you crazy dude lol

[generic808]

Yes, your theory is correct. It also keeps your car more level when cornering. Good luck with the springs.

[SHIFT_COUPE]

Glad to hear the sway bar worked out for you. I was honestly nervous about the results of that. Have you driven it on the highway yet? Just curious on how it handles at higher speeds. Good luck with the springs!

[GreyZone]

Okay, heres some pics....fist time posting pics, hope it works...

This is my baby, up in the air for her first time...

THis is what I am after, the removal of the RSW...

Its off. This is an easy off process, 2 bolts on either side, and 4 in the middle...

THe RSB was really much thinner than I was expecting...

THis was the first stage in the process...HOWEVER, I am really excited about something else we discovered today, WE LOWERED THE CAR AND SMOOTHED OUT THE RIDE!! Unbelievable! I will be posting that seperately ina minute with pictures of course...you won't beleive how simple it was!

[duffman1278]

Good work man!

[generic808]

Boy, do I wish I had one of those lifts in my garage

[mcheddadi]

you had to use that diffuse glow filter lol

I can't wait to see how you guys lowered the ride lol

[GreyZone]

Fortunately I have a mechanic who is truly an expert craftsman, and willing to think outside the box, and try a lot of my crazy ideas. He truly knows his stuff, and is probably as OCD as I am (well, maybe not quite) but the quality of his work is exceptional, and his shop is state of the art...there is not much he can't do.