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WRX27 · 02-08-2007, 12:55 PM

Hey guys, i have a 2004 wrx with basic mods and i want to get sway bars. I already have better wheels/tires so i heard this is the best handling mod for my car but i am clueless. What should i get? do i need a front as well as a rear or just the rear? what size, brand, any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

STI_wagon · 02-08-2007, 12:59 PM

Do you have new springs???

Renegade_ · 02-08-2007, 01:03 PM

the front swaybar on subarus is pretty beefy stock (for a stock swaybar). For street use 20mm, for competition use 22-24 is what I have been told from a few people (not saying you cant run a 22-24mm RSB on the street, you can easily). With a thicker rear sway your car will become more tail happy and will oversteer a bit more

MuddyREX · 02-08-2007, 02:18 PM

My recomendation is an adjustable rear bar. I have the 3-way adjustable rear Perrin bar, and I'm able to make changes to it to stiffen or soften it to suit my driving style.

The result is a much more neutral handling car. Best chassis mod evAr.

Buster · 02-08-2007, 02:32 PM

I also have the newer model Perrin RSB, the only problem is that you may lose your endlink bolts. I have a few times. Loctite is your friend. Also you might want to invest in a set of Endlinks to accompany it.

**TROLL** · 02-08-2007, 02:38 PM

+1 for the Perrin Rear Swaybar, then endlinks, then a Perrin Front Swaybar if you're still looking for more, but most aren't.
I've got a Perrin RSB and (edit: no endlinks left, just the swaybar) new in box for sale if you're interested... just shoot me a PM about it if you want.
Bryan

sisforsurfing · 02-08-2007, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renegade_

the front swaybar on subarus is pretty beefy stock (for a stock swaybar). For street use 20mm, for competition use 22-24 is what I have been told from a few people (not saying you cant run a 22-24mm RSB on the street, you can easily). With a thicker rear sway your car will become more tail happy and will oversteer a bit more

I thought that stiffness mattered more than diameter? IE; I have a 25.4 mm bar but it's adjustable, so the lowest setting is 73% stiffer than stock. That's still less stiff than most "street" bars that are 22 mm.

WRX27 · 02-11-2007, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STI_wagon

Do you have new springs???

Nope but soon

WRX27 · 02-11-2007, 07:31 PM

Thanks everyone! Bryan is yours adjustable? If so shoot me a price...

simpwrx02 · 02-12-2007, 12:20 PM

I have some hotchiks fraont and rear sway bars the rear is adjustable 3 settings, sort of expensive around 300 for the pair, but no complaints from this guy, car turns and handles real nice.

Uberu · 02-14-2007, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster

I also have the newer model Perrin RSB, the only problem is that you may lose your endlink bolts. I have a few times. Loctite is your friend. Also you might want to invest in a set of Endlinks to accompany it.

My goddamned bolt fell out and now i have to drive all the way to colonial to pick up a new one

02-08-2007, 12:55 PM	#1
WRX27 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Work Member #363 My Ride: 2004 Subaru WRX Sedan iTrader: (0)	Sway bar information Hey guys, i have a 2004 wrx with basic mods and i want to get sway bars. I already have better wheels/tires so i heard this is the best handling mod for my car but i am clueless. What should i get? do i need a front as well as a rear or just the rear? what size, brand, any suggestions? Thanks in advance! __________________ You could grow old during the V8's turbo lag, but then the twin blowers wake up with the fireworks of a thousand Guy Fawkes nights - Top Gear on the Ferrari F40 Robert Esche: Needs 14 rebounds to pass Charles Barkley for 3rd place on the Sixers All Time Rebounds list

02-08-2007, 01:03 PM	#3
Renegade_ Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: NNJ/NYC Member #1912 My Ride: 1J Swaggon iTrader: (2)	the front swaybar on subarus is pretty beefy stock (for a stock swaybar). For street use 20mm, for competition use 22-24 is what I have been told from a few people (not saying you cant run a 22-24mm RSB on the street, you can easily). With a thicker rear sway your car will become more tail happy and will oversteer a bit more __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-08-2007, 02:18 PM	#4
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	My recomendation is an adjustable rear bar. I have the 3-way adjustable rear Perrin bar, and I'm able to make changes to it to stiffen or soften it to suit my driving style. The result is a much more neutral handling car. Best chassis mod evAr. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-08-2007, 02:32 PM	#5
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	I also have the newer model Perrin RSB, the only problem is that you may lose your endlink bolts. I have a few times. Loctite is your friend. Also you might want to invest in a set of Endlinks to accompany it. __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-11-2007, 07:31 PM	#9
WRX27 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Work Member #363 My Ride: 2004 Subaru WRX Sedan iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone! Bryan is yours adjustable? If so shoot me a price... __________________ You could grow old during the V8's turbo lag, but then the twin blowers wake up with the fireworks of a thousand Guy Fawkes nights - Top Gear on the Ferrari F40 Robert Esche: Needs 14 rebounds to pass Charles Barkley for 3rd place on the Sixers All Time Rebounds list

02-12-2007, 12:20 PM	#10
simpwrx02 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newark, DE Member #3577 My Ride: 02 Wrx iTrader: (0)	I have some hotchiks fraont and rear sway bars the rear is adjustable 3 settings, sort of expensive around 300 for the pair, but no complaints from this guy, car turns and handles real nice.

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