I looked around, but didn't see this posted.

If anyone knows where there's a "How To" on here listed, please post a link

I'm thinking about going with a larger sway bar / anti-roll bar over the winter and want to see just how hard this is going to be.

THanks

 

rear is a simple install... front sucks... so far the only way I"ve seen to do it is by lowering the engine cradle... I was trying to remove one the other day and couldn't get it out, plus I didn't feel like dropping the engine cradle to do it... but its onlt a few bolts (10 I think to lower it) just make sure the engine and trans is well supported

 

Thanks... that's what I kinda figured.

Not planning on doing teh rear at this point. I can't do that and remain in Stock class for Autocrossing, but the front is legal.

Maybe I'll have to do that next year when I have it in to get the clutch replaced, since the cradle will already be down.

Thanks

 

yeah I'm changing my clutch sometime next week... so I'll install mine when I do that also...

 

does someone make a rear bar for the SC's? I have heard that GM did not have it in the budget to add....
here is the quote from the MOTOR TREND road test of the Cobalt SC vs. SRT4:

"We were convinced the Cobalt's limited-slip diff was AWOL, because the inside wheel kept lighting up in hard cornering. But the fault lies with a too-rigid front anti-roll bar that unloads that tire. The Quaife can only multiply the torque of a slipping wheel and send it to the opposite side, so when a wheel's torque drops to zero (nothing to multiply), the result is tire smoke. Chevrolet says there was no budget for a rear bar that might've better balanced the chassis."

I am already out of stock class so the addition of a rear bar will hopefully make things better! wadda you guys think?

 

it def helps... I installed mine on tues and I can def feel a difference... easy to install only took me about 20 minutes by myself... with an extra set of hands it's even easier

 

sounds like good news!
rear bar? what dia.? where from? how much?

thanks.....

 

Turbotech has about three different rear sway bars.

 

I took it from a friends car... but I'll get all the specs up here tomorrow for ya

 

I have a torque foward rear brace that I have tested out both on the road and on the Autocross course. At first, I didn't notice much difference. Once I took it back off.... that's when I could feel the difference. Wow... did that help alot.

If I go out of stock class next year, I won't put it on, but if I go into STX, I most definately will. As will with the front tower bar. Sure wish I had the LSD pacakge.....

 

I didnt realize anyone was making a front bar for the SS/SC

 

Just curious, what front bar do you have? I am unaware of ANY replacements at this time. All just rear bars. Eibach has advertised one for over a year now, with a part number and everything, but still haven't sold any.

 

check on cobalt-addictions web site... thats where mine came from

 

with the front and rear installed the car handles like a go cart... the difference is phenominal

 

I have seen the Ebeich front sway bar kit on Tire rack, but not seen how many people have bought the thing.

I would love to find someone locally that has this stuff added so I can get a comparison, but most of the "locals" here all have power upgrades and strut tower bar kits.

If I find out anything on my end, I'll be sure to post.

 

Many people have replaced the stock rear sway in their driveway with some simple hand tools and jack stands.

email me, I have install instructions to the Progress rear bar I can email to you.

http://dezod.com/pd_progress_rear_sway_bar3.cfm

 

What bar there all they have that I see are the eibach ones and I didnt think those were even out. Only one I know of for the ss/sc is the progress rear bar which I have.

 

all I know is it's green and it works pretty damn good.... I'll find out more info tomorrow when I'm down there

 

Its a front bar right?

 

yeah front and rear kit... I can't check the site from work cause I don't have flashplayer

 

i checked the site only thing I see is the eibach ones. Hmm interesting have to get more details about the front one.

 

I'll tell him to get it up on the site for you guys

 

Either that or put up some info on here.

 

Ill have some in a minute...

 

ok from the man's mouth:
The sway bar is suspension technique , and is $217.99 plus 39.99 shipping
PERFORMANCE Sway Bar Set - FRONT & REAR - FRONT Bar 7/8" Diameter - REAR Bar
3/4" Diameter - includes ALL Hardware & Urethane Bushings
Thank you ,
Kenny

there you go guys