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View Poll Results: What Swaybars Would You Personally Recommend?
Agency Power
4
21.05%
Racing Beat
12
63.16%
Tanabe
1
5.26%
MazdaSpeed
2
10.53%
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Need Help Selecting Swaybars

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Old 01-10-2007 | 06:52 AM
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Need Help Selecting Swaybars

Okay, before I get a *repost* ticket, have a bunch of little *flamed* smiley's posted at me, get pwned, or any of that, let me explain.

I'm considering getting swaybars soon. I have looked around on the net and am tied between a few different brands. I DID USE THE SEARCH FEATURE and it did not produce the results I was looking for. Also, the "Swaybars, Swaybars, Swaybars...." thread is about as thick as the Bible, and my A.D.D. won't allow me to read every single post.

What I am looking for in this thread is just some quick, short posts that give your personal choice of swaybars, and a SHORT description of why, like "I can turn better than the lawnmowers that the immigrant workers use to cut the grass outside my office window."

I am currently torn between the RB and Agency Power bars.

Thanks for the help, and you know what.....I dont' really care if you flame me.....I think it feels good......

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Old 01-10-2007 | 09:23 AM
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why don't you explain why you'd be torn between the two?

You might also consider the new Progress Technolgy bars.

Tanabe and MS are much softer bars. What are you trying to do?
Old 01-10-2007 | 09:46 AM
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Whiteline are great.

This has been discussed many many times on here.
Old 01-10-2007 | 09:49 AM
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Racing beat are the best only if you do not plan on changing other parts of your suspension. It will ride like stock and prevent most body roll.

If you plan on getting coilovers and other suspension bits, then you don't really want swaybars as stiff as the racing beat.

That is why I can't vote on your poll - it needs to be qualified for a reasonable selection to take place.
Old 01-10-2007 | 09:55 AM
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lol, let the wild@ss opinions begin ...
Old 01-10-2007 | 10:06 AM
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round shift ***** ftw.
Old 01-10-2007 | 12:54 PM
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I think your Tein S-Techs with RB sways would be just fine, also you'll notice the difference compared to your stock setup. Currently I have Tein Basics and Rb sways and I don't find it to be that bad and haven't had any problems. Just make sure to buy the front end-links with the sways.
Old 01-10-2007 | 01:41 PM
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Only get the MS bars if you also get the MS springs and shocks. They work best together.
Old 01-10-2007 | 03:35 PM
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Good info so far guys.

I'm torn between the two because of the following reasons:

+ Agency Power bars are adjustable.-
I'm certainly not a suspension tuning guru, but I don't want to be kicking myself down the road for buying bars that are only one setting.
+Agency Power has sweet links available-
It looks like they're built for a tank.
- Agency Power parts are more expensive
- No skidpad test result that I could find


+ Raing Beat seems to have a good rep. around here.
+ Cost Less
+ Owners tell me they love them
+ Actual test results posted
- Other companies have posted test results too.
(12hp from pulley system, 10hp intake...etc. )
- Cheaper for a reason?


I'm sorry to be so undecided, I just don't want to waste any of my hard-earned Paramedic dollars.

I would like the car to handle best during autocross and general "spirited" street driving. Since I don't have $4500 right now for a turbo, I want it to handle as sweet as possible until I can come with the dough for power.

I hope that answers everyone's questions.
Old 01-10-2007 | 04:49 PM
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whiteline
Old 01-10-2007 | 05:23 PM
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I was thinking of getting the MS, but also considering the RB's.

I think I might wanna sand down the RB's and paint them yellow to match, and throw on some RB stickers to show. I'll prolly end up doing that, and end up posting pics so I can get insulted/complimented

-Cody
Old 01-11-2007 | 12:27 AM
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You have A D D and you want to upgrade your suspension?

Do you expect to hot rod it on the street?

Hell you need to pay more attention to the road and not worry about going faster around corners.

Your better off paying for HPDE courses.
Old 01-11-2007 | 12:37 AM
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Where do you live? I suddenly have the urge to "hot rod it" and run you over.
Old 01-11-2007 | 12:53 AM
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I don't recommend the AP endlinks, heim joints get loose quick on the street, most people are either too cheap to replace them or too clueless to know they need replacing
Old 01-11-2007 | 11:13 AM
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Good info. Thanks TeamRX8.
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