Best Sway Bar for a Vert

BrokenVert · 08-03-2009, 08:10 PM

Finally convinced my dad (and co-owner of the 1) that taking body rool out of the car is a good idea. I know the rear suspension is different between the coupe and the vert. But are the fronts the same. If not can someone give me the name of a good sway bar for the vert?

SV Concepts III · 08-03-2009, 09:08 PM

I would go with the H&R Sways, we have had success with them across the entire line.

nordique14 · 08-03-2009, 10:28 PM

the stock sway bars on the coupe and convertible are the same. So any aftermarket sway will be the same for both coupe and convertible.

I have the UUC swaybars on my 135i convertible (that still has stock springs and shocks). I have them on full stiff. So far so good. There was some worry that I might start lifting a rear tire and therefore lose traction (due to the open diff). After an autox I can report that no lift has occurred in the front or rear. I initially only did the front (on full soft) and I had spotters report that I was lifting the front wheel in the corners. So I put the rear bar on and it seems that all 4 tires have remained fully planted.

BrokenVert · 08-03-2009, 11:08 PM

Ok. Thats good news. nordique, did you auto-x before you went with new sways? I ran fully stock the other day and i'm interested in how much of a difference they make in auto-x.

nordique14 · 08-03-2009, 11:22 PM

I autoxed for about 5-6 events last year with the stock sways. I started this season (about 5-6 events) with the front bar only. I only have 1 event with the rear bar. I need to see how it works on a variety of courses before I render a verdict but the initial feedback is good. Car feels more balanced. Springs are still way too soft though and the car could really use some more camber.

BrokenVert · 08-07-2009, 10:07 AM

any other companies make good sawys?

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nordique14 Major 53 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: SGM 135i 'vert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharks Territory iTrader: (5)	the stock sway bars on the coupe and convertible are the same. So any aftermarket sway will be the same for both coupe and convertible. I have the UUC swaybars on my 135i convertible (that still has stock springs and shocks). I have them on full stiff. So far so good. There was some worry that I might start lifting a rear tire and therefore lose traction (due to the open diff). After an autox I can report that no lift has occurred in the front or rear. I initially only did the front (on full soft) and I had spotters report that I was lifting the front wheel in the corners. So I put the rear bar on and it seems that all 4 tires have remained fully planted.
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Ok. Thats good news. nordique, did you auto-x before you went with new sways? I ran fully stock the other day and i'm interested in how much of a difference they make in auto-x. __________________
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nordique14 Major 53 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: SGM 135i 'vert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharks Territory iTrader: (5)	I autoxed for about 5-6 events last year with the stock sways. I started this season (about 5-6 events) with the front bar only. I only have 1 event with the rear bar. I need to see how it works on a variety of courses before I render a verdict but the initial feedback is good. Car feels more balanced. Springs are still way too soft though and the car could really use some more camber.
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	any other companies make good sawys? __________________
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