Eibach Anti-Roll Sway Bar Set

I'm just wondering if anyone has actually installed this set before, and if so, how easy was it to do? I also read that they are tuneable...

From what I can tell, there isn't any how-to threads on this topic and if you've actually installed them, it would be greatly appreciated for a how-to and possibly some pics.

Thanks,

Joe

 

The Eibach bars are very nice, The front bar is a straight swap and the rear bar takes a little mounting work.

If you get them take it easy around corners until you get used to them.

 

So to someone that is Proficient but not an expert, like my self, would you recommend professional instalation?

 

are these even available yet? from where gravana keeps saying they arnt released yet

 

Sorry, but what are they actually for? Will they really make a 350 dollar difference in driving

 

they made a night and day difference on my cavalier , and it had the upgraded FE2 to start with

if they are out i would recomend them

 

Anti-sway bars make a huge difference!!!!

 

i would say the most noticiable suspension mod you can do

 

Nice, I have the cash to buy them as soon as gravana gives the ok. I'm just wondering if I should install them myself or have it done professionally? I can do most mechanic type maintenance on my car, but when it comes to performance tuning I'm still learning...

 

^^^ X2

 

the rear should be fairly easy to do

if the cobalts are like my cav is , the front will be a severe pain in the a$$ , droping the front sub frame is alot of work

but you should still be able to do the front bar in a few hours

but after droping the subframe i always recomend a alignment , cause nothing ever goes back in the same spot

so if you plan on droping the car id wait and do both the springs and bar at the same time , that way you only pay once for a alignment

 

Take is easy around corners???, Shouldnt these bars help you take corner alot better?

 

yea^^

 

yes sway bars help with cornering but if you arent carefull and used to the oversteer that you get you could whap your rear into a light post. Also with some setups at certian speeds you will go tripod

 

TRIPOD , I posted a few pic of what tripod is for those of you who dont understand.

 

IT IS POINTLESSS TO GET IF U HAVE AN SS SUPERCHARGED
The SS Supercharged’s standard FE5 suspension features aluminum L-shaped front control arms, sport-tuned struts and a 24-mm direct-acting front stabilizer bar. The rear suspension has monotube shocks and a 22-mm stabilizer bar. Sport-tuned springs at all four corners help reduce lean during cornering and lower the car 10 mm, giving the SS Supercharged a more aggressive stance. The electric power steering system is tuned to provide more feedback and a sportier feel.

 

That's definetly not true. Despite already being a sporty tuned suspension, there's always room for an increase in handling performance. GM gave a good suspension, but it has a bit too much lean and suspension travel for real handling enthusists.

 

but the size on the eibac springs there 22mm in the front and 20mm and the rear

 

Everything I have seen states that these bars are not for the SS

 

yeah, as far as i know the SS already has them in place it is the LS and base cobalts that really need to kill the body roll.

 

Tripod = very efficient weight transfer. Now to find some tires with sidewalls made of granite.

 

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/suspension-67/rk-sport-eibach-anti-sway-bars-9335/

theres a link, rksport is throwing a deal on them, and no they currently arent out yet.


yes there is always room for increase. even on the ss s/c. if you look the bars are designed for all but ss s/c. ss s/c has larger swaybars. if anything for the none ss s/c guys i would look at gmpartsdirect or something and see how much oem front and rear swaybars go for on the ss s/c and put those on you'rs, then get some springs and shocks, and you got better handling then a stock ss s/c, if you have springs and matching shocks.

 

We carry them for 319.99 and we will offer the 5% Cobalt ss dot net discount. It is only 303.99 email us if you would like to pre order one of these.

 

No, the SS/SC has basic ones but I am anxiously awaiting suspension mods for the SS/SC. There is still a TON of room for improvement in the SS/SC suspension. It's good for agressive daily driving and it's acceptable for autocross but the car is nowhere near its full potential. Just look at the Grand-Am Cup 'Balts, they've got a lot of suspension mods done to them. They pretty much redid the entire front suspension. Adjustables and anti-roll bars are going to be my first upgrades for mine. Most important is adjustability, which is why most people would want the anti-roll kit for the SS/SC because you can't adjust the stock one. Like I said it's fine for daily driving, but for track/autocross purposes the suspension (especially in the front) still has a long ways to go. As far as body roll goes, the SS/SC still has more than what one would ideally want for performance: