 Suspension Techniques Sway Bars, Review of Redesigned Front Bar |
 Apr 3, 2005 - 1:33 PM
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As some of you know, the original Suspension Techniques front sway bar was badly designed and rubs on the underbody of the car. Several weeks ago, I contacted Suspension Techniques and they agreed to redesign the bar after I told them of the problem. A few weeks later, they had the prototype made and agreed to give one away if someone would come in for a test fit. Soltrain of this site got the test fit and they ended up giving him a front AND rear bar for free and installed for free also. It appears they originally gave him the original bar but that has been replaced with the new bar.
Well, anyway, I got the redesigned front bar installed today and all I can say is WOO HOO. I cannot begin to tell you what a difference having a sway bar that doesnt rub makes. On my very first stoplight, I inadvertently spun my tires because I could launch sooooo cleanly without the annoying rubbing. Obviously, the cornering is outstanding. The biggest difference is not having to baby the car at takeoff and on the corners to avoid the rubbing. In conclusion, I HIGHLY recommend these bars to folks that want a very nice handling upgrade for $250. Good luck! Jay. This post has been edited by jgreening: Apr 3, 2005 - 1:34 PM -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Apr 3, 2005 - 1:44 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From ny to philly Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
good to hear Jay. nice to see that there are still companies putting customers ahead of profit margins
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Apr 3, 2005 - 1:48 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
So whats the deal here? Is it JUST the front thats redesigned? Can we make an exchange? I have mine thats not used its brand new I wanna exchange it.
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Apr 3, 2005 - 3:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 19, '04 From Berkeley Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yes it is just the front bar that's been redesigned. The people at ST are great - I think they would exchange your bar - call them up and ask.
As for the bar itself - this mod changes the entire car's feel, much tighter, much more responsive. Really really good stuff. |
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Apr 3, 2005 - 3:22 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 19, '04 From austin tx Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Where can we buy these, and how can we make sure we are getting the redesigned ones?
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Apr 3, 2005 - 6:29 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From Cincinnati, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE Where can we buy these, and how can we make sure we are getting the redesigned ones? I bought mine of Nopi.com Not sure where else. Their own website prolly. |
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Apr 3, 2005 - 8:37 PM
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 Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
Are they working out a deal with people that have the old bar ? I'm not spending more money. I'll just send them the defective one.
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Apr 3, 2005 - 9:19 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Group buy????????????????? any one????
I def want a set of these.. any one wanna start a group buy? The only place i have seen them for cheap is nopi, il give them an e-mail and see what they could do.. any one in? |
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Apr 3, 2005 - 10:43 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 27, '04 From phoenix az Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
digndoug i wanan start a group buy!!!!
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Apr 4, 2005 - 8:05 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I e-mailed Nopi, and hopfully they will respond, Should we try and contact st directly??
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Apr 4, 2005 - 8:19 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Yeah I would try to contact ST directly. Anyone have contact information?
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Apr 4, 2005 - 12:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 18, '04 From Kenosha, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
This is great news. I would definitely be in for a group buy.
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Apr 4, 2005 - 12:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From Cincinnati, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
while one of you are contacting ST, can you ask them if they will take an old front bar inexchange for the new?
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Apr 4, 2005 - 1:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
I emailed them, I dont know if It'll go through spam filter though. Better off calling. I wont be able to do tha today but if someone else wants to call:
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Apr 4, 2005 - 7:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 17, '03 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I bought my suspension techniques anti-sway bars in October of 2003. I don't have any kind of rubbing problems. I cant hear anything at all. I take turns very aggressively and have launched off the line multiple times and havent heard anything. Mine came with polyurethane bushings, did everyone elses??? Maybe thats why mine doesn't rub. Could it be rubbing and i cant hear it or is this "rubbing" very noticeable???????
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Apr 4, 2005 - 8:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE(TRD6GC @ Apr 4, 2005 - 7:32 PM) I bought my suspension techniques anti-sway bars in October of 2003. I don't have any kind of rubbing problems. I cant hear anything at all. I take turns very aggressively and have launched off the line multiple times and havent heard anything. Mine came with polyurethane bushings, did everyone elses??? Maybe thats why mine doesn't rub. Could it be rubbing and i cant hear it or is this "rubbing" very noticeable??????? [right][snapback]266561[/snapback][/right] From what i have read from others its a loud rub against part of the frame/unibody and it was the stock design. maybe you got lucky or somthing |
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Apr 4, 2005 - 8:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(TRD6GC @ Apr 4, 2005 - 7:32 PM) I bought my suspension techniques anti-sway bars in October of 2003. I don't have any kind of rubbing problems. I cant hear anything at all. I take turns very aggressively and have launched off the line multiple times and havent heard anything. Mine came with polyurethane bushings, did everyone elses??? Maybe thats why mine doesn't rub. Could it be rubbing and i cant hear it or is this "rubbing" very noticeable??????? [right][snapback]266561[/snapback][/right] If you had the problem, you would know it. Count yourself lucky. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Apr 4, 2005 - 10:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Jay whose your contact
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Apr 4, 2005 - 11:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Supersprynt @ Apr 4, 2005 - 10:51 PM) Jay whose your contact [right][snapback]266642[/snapback][/right] Roel Garza - very cool guy. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Apr 5, 2005 - 2:07 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 19, '03 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i am down for a gb if it happens
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Apr 5, 2005 - 2:37 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '02 From Va Team 6gc Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i'd be down with group buy as well.
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Apr 5, 2005 - 9:26 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE(Drocay @ Apr 5, 2005 - 2:37 AM) i'd be down with group buy as well. [right][snapback]266749[/snapback][/right] As for a group buy, besides that i already took over jgreenings topic, (sorry) I started one in buy/sell http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=23296 |
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