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04-21-2009, 07:42 PM #1
Thinking about getting Spohn Sway Bar Kit.......
I want to hear some thoughts about after market sway bars...
Also, is this a good price:
$329.00
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...roducts_id=790
How is the installation?98' SS Convertible Camaro-76k-Build # 1471, Cragar SS rims, RK SFC's, MAC Panhard, LSX Tune, Shaner S3,
SLP:short thro,Strut tower brace,fan switch
MTI Power induction kit,40 Series muffler,Pacesetter LT's + ORY,12 CD changer,3800lbs
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04-22-2009, 02:19 AM #2
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79 T/A -91 Firebird- 1998 Trans Am -Oynx Black
Installation is CAKE..
I would suggest Strano though...
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04-22-2009, 04:54 AM #3
ok, but what kind of improvements do you feel after installation, i already have a STB, panhard, and SFC's
can my car get any stiffer?
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04-22-2009, 05:30 AM #4
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79 T/A -91 Firebird- 1998 Trans Am -Oynx Black
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04-22-2009, 05:54 AM #5
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04-22-2009, 06:03 AM #6
hmm his seem to be 100 dollars more......
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04-22-2009, 06:05 AM #7
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79 T/A -91 Firebird- 1998 Trans Am -Oynx Black
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04-22-2009, 06:07 AM #8
whats the difference between the spohn and the strano
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04-22-2009, 06:08 AM #9
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79 T/A -91 Firebird- 1998 Trans Am -Oynx Black
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04-22-2009, 06:15 AM #10
hmmmm... I shall make more considerations before i buy!
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04-22-2009, 06:39 AM #11
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blacker than wesleysnipes- 98' trans am
sam's are hollow like the stock ones...but bigger so the improvement is much better. spohns are not (98% sure) not to mention he doesnt give you alot of sizes to choose from ..which can throw off the feel of the car..he has the right size bar for both front and back..to give you the best overall combination
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04-22-2009, 06:41 AM #12
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04-22-2009, 06:51 AM #13
yes, it does help, where in CT are ya?
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04-22-2009, 08:41 AM #14
Cos Cob (south west corner). U?
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04-22-2009, 09:20 AM #15
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White- 2001 Z28
The difference is big...
My front bar is 35mm vs. Spohn's @ 32mm. My bar is about 30% stiffer. My bar is hollow and about 12 pounds lighter than Spohn's front bar is.
Rear bars. Both use a 22mm rear bar. Mine is again hollow, saving some 7 pounds of weight (and it's unsprung weight to boot).
Front to rear balance. I don't think a 32/22 combination is all that good. I don't run it on my car, and my car is meant to turn--and does with proven results. That's not the bag of most F-body parts companies.
And fwiw, your front stock bars are hollow. Because of the size of my front you do add a few pounds, but going to a solid even "only" a 32mm adds a lot of weight to the nose. All the rear bars are solid, so my hollow rear saves weight. A solid 22mm rear vs. a stock solid 19mm rear adds weight.
Does that help clear it up? Yes, my bars cost more, because they cost more to make. Bending hollow is more involved than solid. Also I use some specific hardware on my cars that costs a bit more.Sam Strano
SCCA National Champion (x6)
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04-22-2009, 11:41 AM #16
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04-22-2009, 11:54 AM #17
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Yep, rears are solid from the OEM.
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04-22-2009, 12:12 PM #18
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04-22-2009, 01:43 PM #19
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04-22-2009, 01:51 PM #20
Sam got a quick question for you. I have no suspension modifications done to my car to date, so would the front and rear swaybar combination that you sell be a good starting point to get better handling? And does your set come with directions on installation lol?
2000 Arctic White trans am, ws6 hood, ws6 air box, slp lid, slp smooth bellows, slp loudmouth exhaust,shift kit, rebuilt trans, LS6 intake, 3.73 gears, Shaner S3 p/p throttle body, and a tune . SFC. C6 ZO6 rims 18" in back 17" in front. Drilled and slotted rotors.
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