swaybars or strutbars??

RexInvader · 12-24-2006, 05:11 PM

im debating on getting the tein front and rear strut bars or a pair of sway bars...which should i go for, if its sways which ones and what size? i want max handling with good daily driveability

STI_Mike · 12-24-2006, 05:12 PM

swaybars would be a better choice

Dos531 · 12-24-2006, 05:15 PM

Strut bars wont make a very noticeable difference in handling. Sway bars make a HUGE difference.

***Parker*** · 12-24-2006, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dos531

Strut bars wont make a very noticeable difference in handling. Sway bars make a HUGE difference.

this is my understanding too.

most people i've heard from get somewhere between 24mm-29mm fronts and 22mm-24mm rears.

***Tomerville*** · 12-24-2006, 05:47 PM

Strut bars are more or less bling on a non-race car, and add rigidity that won't be noticable on a street car that is otherwise stock. Sways on the other hand, will make a big difference in your handling even in day to day driving.

RexInvader · 12-24-2006, 05:59 PM

okay sways it is what kind and size? and wheres a good website for them?

***Tomerville*** · 12-24-2006, 06:05 PM

Check out Racecomp Engineering's packages

Whiteline front 27-29mm(I think those are the numbers) adjustible is good, and rear 24mm. You'll also want some rear endlinks as the stockers are known to bend. Kartboy or Whiteline are also good. I would avoide spherical designed such as Hotchkis (Cobb) or others because of the constant maintenance they require. However, some say there is slightly better response with the spherical endlinks. Your call.

***Got2Boostit2*** · 12-24-2006, 06:24 PM

Turnin Concepts is also a good swaybar vendor!
Check them out as well as Racecomp/GT Worx

RexInvader · 12-24-2006, 06:59 PM

okay so this is the best setup, right?
Whiteline 27mm adj. Front Swaybar
Whiteline 24mm adj. Rear Swaybar
Whiteline Front Endlinks
Whiteline Rear Endlinks

***Tomerville*** · 12-24-2006, 07:06 PM

Yeah, that definitely sounds good. I wish I had done that setup rather than my current Hotchkis all around setup.

fuzz · 12-24-2006, 07:10 PM

I don't think the brand of sways will matter too much. I have Cobbs and I love them. Cobb, Cusco, Whiteline ect. Just make sure you do some endlinks for the rear at least. If you can afford it get the fronts too. I would do whiteline endlinks though. They will make a huge difference over stock.

RexInvader · 12-24-2006, 07:15 PM

thanks for all the help you guys ill post pics when theyre in

**Turninconcepts.com** · 12-24-2006, 07:47 PM

Before you order - tell us what you plan to do with the car.

trnkmnky · 12-24-2006, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

Before you order - tell us what you plan to do with the car.

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***Parker*** · 12-25-2006, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RexInvader

okay so this is the best setup, right?
Whiteline 27mm adj. Front Swaybar
Whiteline 24mm adj. Rear Swaybar
Whiteline Front Endlinks
Whiteline Rear Endlinks

there is no such thing as the best setup...it depends on what you plan on doing with the car.

and i've heard more and more reasons why you should go with kartboy over the whiteline endlinks.

12-24-2006, 05:11 PM	#1
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12-24-2006, 05:12 PM	#2
STI_Mike S204 Racer Car: 05 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: Defi Gauges Location: Laguna Niguel,Ca Posts: 2,901 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	swaybars would be a better choice

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Dos531 Professional STI Racer Car: 06 Evo IX SE Fav Mod: My skillz Location: Redlands/Riverside CA Posts: 666 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Strut bars wont make a very noticeable difference in handling. Sway bars make a HUGE difference.

12-24-2006, 05:47 PM	#5
*Tomerville* Likkle Jacob Car: '06 STI Fav Mod: AVIC D-3 Location: Too many places. Posts: 1,110 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Strut bars are more or less bling on a non-race car, and add rigidity that won't be noticable on a street car that is otherwise stock. Sways on the other hand, will make a big difference in your handling even in day to day driving.

12-24-2006, 05:59 PM	#6
RexInvader Junior STI Driver Car: 06 Black STi Fav Mod: HKS Carbon Ti Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 87 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	okay sways it is what kind and size? and wheres a good website for them?

12-24-2006, 06:05 PM	#7
*Tomerville* Likkle Jacob Car: '06 STI Fav Mod: AVIC D-3 Location: Too many places. Posts: 1,110 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Check out Racecomp Engineering's packages Whiteline front 27-29mm(I think those are the numbers) adjustible is good, and rear 24mm. You'll also want some rear endlinks as the stockers are known to bend. Kartboy or Whiteline are also good. I would avoide spherical designed such as Hotchkis (Cobb) or others because of the constant maintenance they require. However, some say there is slightly better response with the spherical endlinks. Your call.

12-24-2006, 06:24 PM	#8
*Got2Boostit2* Subaru Addict Since 2003 Car: 04 WRB STi - 07 Blue Fav Mod: TIC Click Kit & Cobb SS, RCE Springs and Plates w/Cobb Stg2 Protuned Location: MI Posts: 1,188 IWSTI Addict since: May 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	Turnin Concepts is also a good swaybar vendor! Check them out as well as Racecomp/GT Worx

12-24-2006, 06:59 PM	#9
RexInvader Junior STI Driver Car: 06 Black STi Fav Mod: HKS Carbon Ti Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 87 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	okay so this is the best setup, right? Whiteline 27mm adj. Front Swaybar Whiteline 24mm adj. Rear Swaybar Whiteline Front Endlinks Whiteline Rear Endlinks

12-24-2006, 07:06 PM	#10
*Tomerville* Likkle Jacob Car: '06 STI Fav Mod: AVIC D-3 Location: Too many places. Posts: 1,110 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Yeah, that definitely sounds good. I wish I had done that setup rather than my current Hotchkis all around setup.

12-24-2006, 07:10 PM	#11
fuzz Senior STI Driver Car: 05STi Location: Slc Posts: 396 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I don't think the brand of sways will matter too much. I have Cobbs and I love them. Cobb, Cusco, Whiteline ect. Just make sure you do some endlinks for the rear at least. If you can afford it get the fronts too. I would do whiteline endlinks though. They will make a huge difference over stock.

12-24-2006, 07:15 PM	#12
RexInvader Junior STI Driver Car: 06 Black STi Fav Mod: HKS Carbon Ti Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 87 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	thanks for all the help you guys ill post pics when theyre in

12-24-2006, 07:47 PM	#13
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,325 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (53)	Before you order - tell us what you plan to do with the car.