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Old 02-06-2007, 01:50 AM
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So I'm looking into some Progress Anti-Sway Bar kits for my EM2 and I was told to do only the rear because tightening up the front that much will give me too much oversteer. Also, should i get the endlinks and poly bushings?

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Old 02-06-2007, 07:25 AM
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i dont think it you will get TOO much oversteer, but it will definatley tighten it up quite a bit. I've heard nothin but good things about poly bushings, but you'll havta wait until one of the suspension gurus get on here to answer the question about the endlinks
 
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Old 02-07-2007, 11:42 PM
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I'm not familiar with those particular bars, but poly bushings are WAY better in most cases than rubber. The only time rubber seems to be better is when vibe isolation is needed, like with engine/tranny mounts on a rumbly motor or whiny trans.

If you can get adjustable-rate bars, they would be ideal for dialing in the understeer/oversteer.

What do the endlinks do?
 
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Old 02-08-2007, 08:43 AM
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I was told to do only the rear because tightening up the front that much will give me too much oversteer.
you have it backwards. bigger rear bar = more oversteer. Read this, it gives you a good overview of what these changes will do to your car.
http://www.wtrscca.org/tech.htm (look under anti-roll bar)
 
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Old 02-09-2007, 11:01 PM
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I had an Accord LX, front anti-sway bar only. I installed ST front and rear anti-sway bars. Huge difference when swerving hard. If you are just going to cruise, they are pretty un-feelable if you drive normal speeds, straight-line driving at higher speed,and don't take turns hard.
My suggestion, in my opinion, get the manufacturer's front and rear set together. Do get end links and polyurethane bushings. ST (Suspension Techniques) sold the end links and polyurethane bushings with the anti-sway bars.
 
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