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serious query (non-argumentative):
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:16 pm
by WESHOOT2
What makes an(y) aftermarket rear sway bar "better" than the bar found on my stock 2011 S AWD?
Will it enhance handling? How?
Will it cause any issues with handling?
Will it cause any issues at all?
Is it "worthwhile"?
I am seriously interested.......
Re: serious query (non-argumentative):
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:06 am
by ~tc~
How much do you know about what a sway bar does?
Usually, aftermarket models are stiffer with stiffer bushings. This will help to minimize body roll, but also decrease the "independent" action of the suspension, potentially decreasing the ride quality in some situations.
Re: serious query (non-argumentative):
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 5:39 pm
by WESHOOT2
So 'the' aftermarket bar is of larger diameter (or stiffer steel)?
Its bushings are firmer?
And I can tell after installation by the reduction in front tire feathering due to the car's flatter cornering stance?
And 'the' aftermarket bar is therefore worthwhile?
Re: serious query (non-argumentative):
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 7:15 pm
by ~tc~
If you have front tire feathering you have an alignment issue, which is not unusual on new, especially imported, cars.
Re: serious query (non-argumentative):
Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 2:33 pm
by WESHOOT2
My front tire feathering comes from understeer 'bite'. Any alignment issues would rear their ugly head as speeds pass 90 MPH, ay?
Re: serious query (non-argumentative):
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 7:46 pm
by WESHOOT2
(was kind of hoping RPM might chime in here, with features/ specs/ benefits of their rear bar, particularly when NOT attached to a spring-lowered stock S AWD....)
Re: serious query (non-argumentative):
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:27 am
by will2k
I have a rear swaybar on mine. i got it for free from an Australian company here and it has 3 adjustable settings.
The car is much flatter through corners, less bodyroll and less oversteer as well so overall im very happy

Re: serious query (non-argumentative):
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:08 pm
by WESHOOT2
Thank you; easy to install?
Easy to 'adjust'?
Re: serious query (non-argumentative):
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 11:43 am
by will2k
I didn't install it myself, the company that supplied it did. They were looking for a kizashi to test fit a swaybar for like 2 months and couldnt find one until someone told me about them.
So i got it for free, installed and everything and they asked me is it ok to install some more suspension related upgrades in the future for the kizashi and i said hell yes.
I was watching the guy install and it looked pretty easy, just a few bolts here and there but he had it up on a hoist too which made it easy.
The RRM rear swaybar is 19mm thick i think the one i got was 18mm, stock is 15mm i think.
Re: serious query (non-argumentative):
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 11:47 am
by WESHOOT2
Thank you.