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Old 05-20-2008, 10:24 PM   #136
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so uhm... when will you be test fitting RCE bars on the '08


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Old 05-21-2008, 06:37 AM   #137
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so uhm... when will you be test fitting RCE bars on the '08


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soon....we are finalizing the diameter for the 08....

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Old 05-21-2008, 08:16 AM   #138
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that's a big % increase. they look awesome, how are these in comparison to whitelines 27-29 and 24-27?
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Old 05-21-2008, 08:31 AM   #139
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that's a big % increase. they look awesome, how are these in comparison to whitelines 27-29 and 24-27?
Use this calculator:
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My measurements for a stock front bar are:
A: 4.9in
B: 32 in
C: 7 in
D: 20 mm
Motion Ratio: 0.66

Most sway bar adjustments shorten measurement A by about 3/4 inch. You can see Racecomp's % stiffer is exactly what the calculator predicts, and then compare that to other diameters, too.
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Old 05-22-2008, 06:47 AM   #140
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subscribed......looking good RCE
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Old 05-22-2008, 03:04 PM   #141
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Man! That booger green looks awesome.
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Old 05-22-2008, 03:34 PM   #142
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I just read a couple posts...is there a release date on these?
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I just read a couple posts...is there a release date on these?

4 weeks exactly and we are keeping a list of the people who want them....

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Old 05-22-2008, 06:15 PM   #144
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are these sways going to be for track purposes?
i'm running cobb and plan on swapping out for some big whitelines...but if these are equal/better than whitelines, i may have to reconsider.
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Old 05-22-2008, 07:35 PM   #145
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are these sways going to be for track purposes?
i'm running cobb and plan on swapping out for some big whitelines...but if these are equal/better than whitelines, i may have to reconsider.
Well they are for street and track. The settings for the front are 25.5 and 28.5mm.

Rear are 25.5, 27.0 and 28.5mm. So you could run these and not have to go to a bar that is actually 27mm thick.

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Old 05-22-2008, 08:53 PM   #146
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woo hoo a date is released Thanks alot myles.... have there been any issues with the bars? noise or such? How easy is it going to be to switch the settings on the bars?
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Old 05-22-2008, 09:02 PM   #147
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Myles, regarding the bushings, if you're still looking; you might want to test some H&R ones. they are supposed to be made out of some kind of urethane/teflon composite and should be dead silent, and no need for (re)greasing ever.


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Old 05-22-2008, 09:27 PM   #148
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woo hoo a date is released Thanks alot myles.... have there been any issues with the bars? noise or such? How easy is it going to be to switch the settings on the bars?
I've had the prototypes on my car for a few weeks now and not a single problem with noise or anything like that.
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Old 05-22-2008, 09:41 PM   #149
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k, i know you have em cause ya told me, was just curious if theres anything at all you guys are finding before the final release
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Old 05-23-2008, 04:18 AM   #150
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Myles, regarding the bushings, if you're still looking; you might want to test some H&R ones. they are supposed to be made out of some kind of urethane/teflon composite and should be dead silent, and no need for (re)greasing ever.


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Aye, those are black polygraphite bushings which are like urethane but less prone to squeaking. They basically put graphite in the urethane as a lubricant. I've never used them, but from what I've read, they are a good alternative to rubber.


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