which would give me better handling outta the 2? I can get a deal on a Suspension Techniques rear sway bar kit but i have to wait for it. then i was looking at the MRZ Performance strut bar they have on sale for 119. just thought id toss it out there & see what people think.

 

Sway bar 100% I suggest the OTT performance unit.

I just had one put on my car at the track on tuesday.

Read my review here, and the input of a professional driver.

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/autocross-road-racing-53/another-track-day-sway-bar-control-arm-review-177418/

If you dont have much or any track experience purchase the 1.0" street bar.

 

*shrugs* i has the strut tower bar. most people say it doesn't matter.

i think the rear sway might be a better buy.

 

on a side note... is there a write up on changing the front one out? i know its a bitch but i was just wondering if there was.

 

Maven did a write up work off the passenger side, and drop the cradle a bit...I wonder if dropping the exhaust would help. I cheated and removed the whole darn cradle lol

 

The front bar is a what most people here would consider a large job.

I recommend pulling the downpipe and removing the steering rack bolts, then it comes out the passenger wheel well with very little drama. Other people drop the rear of the cradle several incehs and slide it out the back under the car, I dont like that way.

A rear bar is gonna make a big difference in the car and is cake to install. Front strut bars seem to have an awesome placebo affect.

 

ok cool thanks for the input, yeah i can get a Suspension Techniques fornt & rear kit at a nice price. qwikredline said u did a write up, if so you have a link to it(far as the front goes)? i couldnt seem to find one. thanks for your help!

 

How good a price are we talking on the ST kit? Because the ST rear bar is the smallest on the market and the ST front bar is smaller than the SS/SC bar, and an SS/SC front bar is only like $50 new.

 

140 for the front & rear, it retails for 250

 

Thats a good deal, but like I said keep in mind that the front bar is the same size as the FE3(2.4L) front brar and that rear bar is notably softer than even the Progress bar.

 

I know, im just wanting to improve it a little thats all. not looking to make it a track car by any means lol. but thanks for your handy info!

 

i say rear sway over a front strut bar

 

MRZ strut bar. Instant improvement!

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