Whiteline Front Sways

ender18d · 10-18-2006, 07:51 PM

OK, I know there are a lot of threads LIKE this one... but I'm really agonizing.

I am trying to decide between the 27-29 and the 24-26...

The overall plan: The above + 22mm adjustable rear... RCE springs... Group N tops, and ultimately Ohlins whenever my stock struts go. Totally stock suspension right now, and this will be executed in stages.

I just did my first auto-x this past weekend and really dug it... but this will be a daily driven car. I feel like I straddle the line between Clint's two categories in his dissertation on sways.

What I really want to know:
If you own or have owned the 24-26, do you wish you went bigger?
If you own or have owned the 27-29, do you regret going so big?

Thanks!

RdRacer301 · 10-18-2006, 07:54 PM

I don't regret going 27-29mm. I LOVE it!!

***BoostJunkie*** · 10-18-2006, 07:56 PM

I LOVE my 27-29, I even have mine on the stiffer setting. That's what I would go with, along with a Whiteline 24mm adjustable rear. I have found that with the front set on stiff and the rear set in the middle my car is very neutral.

EarlQHan · 10-18-2006, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

I LOVE my 27-29, I even have mine on the stiffer setting. That's what I would go with, along with a Whiteline 24mm adjustable rear. I have found that with the front set on stiff and the rear set in the middle my car is very neutral.

Are you on a top hat/camber plate, spring combo or full coilover. If you're on a coils, what are your spring rates?

AndrewSS · 10-18-2006, 08:02 PM

go with the 27-29mm FSB

***BoostJunkie*** · 10-18-2006, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Are you on a top hat/camber plate, spring combo or full coilover. If you're on a coils, what are your spring rates?

Ohlins coilovers, spring rates are 7k front, 5k rear. I'm running -2.5 camber up front (camber plates) and -1.6 rear.

neal0124 · 10-18-2006, 08:11 PM

I just switched from hotchkis front and rear bars to wl 27 front and 24 rear. I wish I had gone with the whitelines to begin with(not that there is anything wrong with the hotchkis bars). Now I have to get the ohlins coilovers. I need to win the lottery.

slicknick112 · 10-18-2006, 08:28 PM

I've got the WL 27-29 FSB and love it. Everyday driver, no loss in ride comfort, keeps the vehicle more planted, with exceptional turn-in. It's my weekend warrior too. Lapping day's and Auto-x and I'm able to still compete in the stock class.

I'm picking up a new set of Stance coilovers next week with my WL 24mm adjustable RSB.

mtskibum16 · 10-18-2006, 08:36 PM

I am in the exact same boat and wanting the exact same mods.....awaiting everyones replies!

utah_gonz · 10-19-2006, 05:42 AM

i just put on my 27-29 FSB Tuesday and it is awesome. i upgraded from a COBB and the night I put it on I took a tight 270 degree exit at 60 when I couldn't do that before. Lots o fun.

MaxBlast · 10-19-2006, 06:16 AM

Yeah man, Whiteline 27-29 is the way to go. I heard that the 29mm setting might be a little "darty(?)" for a daily driver, so set at 27 is what I've done.

You will NOT be disappointed!

kts262 · 10-19-2006, 06:40 AM

27-29 FTW!

Some people seem to think it's too rough for daily driving, I don't think it is at all. I went to the Whiteline from a 22mm Cusco FSB and daily driving the difference wasn't really noticable at all. However during my first auto-x with the Whiteline bar installed I could REALLY notice the difference. The car handled MUCH better.

timb · 10-19-2006, 06:53 AM

ender18d,
BoostJunkie, as you've read, likes the neutral feel of 29F and 24R. I too like the neutral feel of my Whiteline bars, but I'm set at 27F and 22R. For daily driving this is MORE THAN enough. Even at those settings, I get a lot of 'neutral 'sliding at the track, so I'll reserve the 29F and 24/26R settings for use with R-Compound tires.
Bottom line: The 27/29F and 22/24/26R Whiteline bars are an excellent choice, and their adjustability makes them workable in a variety of circumstances.

Tim

yellowducman · 10-19-2006, 07:21 AM

27mm is the one I'm running with the 24mm rear. I wouldn't change it for anything else.

Stee · 10-19-2006, 09:36 AM

I'm running 24mm F&R and I definitely do not need a thicker front swaybar. Very happy with this setup so far on my '06.

When using a super-big bar up front, I believe that a lot of people are blinded by the quicker turn-in rates rather than overall front grip. Further, what works well in autocross will not always work well enough on the street or a roadcourse.

View Poll Results: Which category best describes me?
I don't own a Whiteline sway, but wanted to click a pretty button anyway	8	19.51%
I own/owned the 24-26mm bar, and love/d it	3	7.32%
I own/owned the 27-29mm bar, and love/d it	29	70.73%
I own/owned the 24-26mm bar, and wishe/d it was bigger	0	0%
I own/owned the 27-29mm bar, and wishe/d it was smaller	1	2.44%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

10-18-2006, 07:51 PM	#1
ender18d STI Driver Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: Protune Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 263 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Whiteline Front Sways OK, I know there are a lot of threads LIKE this one... but I'm really agonizing. I am trying to decide between the 27-29 and the 24-26... The overall plan: The above + 22mm adjustable rear... RCE springs... Group N tops, and ultimately Ohlins whenever my stock struts go. Totally stock suspension right now, and this will be executed in stages. I just did my first auto-x this past weekend and really dug it... but this will be a daily driven car. I feel like I straddle the line between Clint's two categories in his dissertation on sways. What I really want to know: If you own or have owned the 24-26, do you wish you went bigger? If you own or have owned the 27-29, do you regret going so big? Thanks! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-19-2006, 06:53 AM	#13
timb Junior STI Driver Posts: 183 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	The other neutral way: ender18d, BoostJunkie, as you've read, likes the neutral feel of 29F and 24R. I too like the neutral feel of my Whiteline bars, but I'm set at 27F and 22R. For daily driving this is MORE THAN enough. Even at those settings, I get a lot of 'neutral 'sliding at the track, so I'll reserve the 29F and 24/26R settings for use with R-Compound tires. Bottom line: The 27/29F and 22/24/26R Whiteline bars are an excellent choice, and their adjustability makes them workable in a variety of circumstances. Tim

10-19-2006, 09:36 AM	#15
Stee Spec C Club Car: 2008 Fitrari Red Fav Mod: Getting 40mpg Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,533 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	I'm running 24mm F&R and I definitely do not need a thicker front swaybar. Very happy with this setup so far on my '06. When using a super-big bar up front, I believe that a lot of people are blinded by the quicker turn-in rates rather than overall front grip. Further, what works well in autocross will not always work well enough on the street or a roadcourse. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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10-18-2006, 07:54 PM	#2
RdRacer301 S204 Racer Car: 05 OBP STi Fav Mod: My Right Foot Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 2,545 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	I don't regret going 27-29mm. I LOVE it!!

10-18-2006, 07:56 PM	#3
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,688 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	I LOVE my 27-29, I even have mine on the stiffer setting. That's what I would go with, along with a Whiteline 24mm adjustable rear. I have found that with the front set on stiff and the rear set in the middle my car is very neutral.

10-18-2006, 08:02 PM	#5
AndrewSS S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: RCE T2 Coilovers Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,643 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (21)	go with the 27-29mm FSB

10-18-2006, 08:11 PM	#7
neal0124 Senior STI Driver Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: Whiteline sways, ohlins coils, cusco motor mounts Location: Castaic, Southern Califor Posts: 311 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I just switched from hotchkis front and rear bars to wl 27 front and 24 rear. I wish I had gone with the whitelines to begin with(not that there is anything wrong with the hotchkis bars). Now I have to get the ohlins coilovers. I need to win the lottery.

10-18-2006, 08:28 PM	#8
slicknick112 Senior STI Driver Car: '06 SubaruImprezaSTi Fav Mod: Full-Race exhaust manifold, ACPT CF Driveshaft Location: Everett, WA Posts: 326 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	I've got the WL 27-29 FSB and love it. Everyday driver, no loss in ride comfort, keeps the vehicle more planted, with exceptional turn-in. It's my weekend warrior too. Lapping day's and Auto-x and I'm able to still compete in the stock class. I'm picking up a new set of Stance coilovers next week with my WL 24mm adjustable RSB.

10-18-2006, 08:36 PM	#9
mtskibum16 Professional STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Location: Montana Posts: 461 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	I am in the exact same boat and wanting the exact same mods.....awaiting everyones replies!

10-19-2006, 05:42 AM	#10
utah_gonz Professional STI Driver Location: SLC, UT Posts: 435 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	i just put on my 27-29 FSB Tuesday and it is awesome. i upgraded from a COBB and the night I put it on I took a tight 270 degree exit at 60 when I couldn't do that before. Lots o fun.

10-19-2006, 06:16 AM	#11
MaxBlast Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 STI AW/Silver Fav Mod: Pinks! Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 34 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Yeah man, Whiteline 27-29 is the way to go. I heard that the 29mm setting might be a little "darty(?)" for a daily driver, so set at 27 is what I've done. You will NOT be disappointed!

10-19-2006, 06:40 AM	#12
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,155 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	27-29 FTW! Some people seem to think it's too rough for daily driving, I don't think it is at all. I went to the Whiteline from a 22mm Cusco FSB and daily driving the difference wasn't really noticable at all. However during my first auto-x with the Whiteline bar installed I could REALLY notice the difference. The car handled MUCH better.

10-19-2006, 07:21 AM	#14
yellowducman STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Sways Location: Concord, NC Posts: 246 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	27mm is the one I'm running with the 24mm rear. I wouldn't change it for anything else.