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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 09:51 AM
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what the best sway bars for roadster .i am between cusco & Hotchkis which are stifler ?
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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Why would anti sway bars be any different for the roadster versus the coupe?
Is there something unique about the roadster suspension?
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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I run 350EVO sways on mine. Hands down the best sways ever made.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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The stock is pretty darn near the best you can get.
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Why would anti sway bars be any different for the roadster versus the coupe?
Is there something unique about the roadster suspension?
I would absolutely think that swaybars between a coupe and convertible could and should be different. The geometry and setup may be the same, but the weight, center of gravity and handling characteristics are all going to be different between vehicles. Even just comparing between stock models.

Whether a manufacturer is going to go through the trouble is a different story, but the difference might be something like 3/4" is optimal for coupe but a 7/8" is better for a convertible, or vice versa. (dont take this to heart, it is only a hypothetical)

This also does not include personal preference, purpose of vehicle (street, strip, auto-x, etc), springs, wheels, tires or other variables.

OP - I would at least research the suspension section to get a general feel, and maybe purchase a sway that is adjustable (I think Hotchkis is) to fine tune it from there.
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by myork
I would absolutely think that swaybars between a coupe and convertible could and should be different. The geometry and setup may be the same, but the weight, center of gravity and handling characteristics are all going to be different between vehicles. Even just comparing between stock models.

Whether a manufacturer is going to go through the trouble is a different story, but the difference might be something like 3/4" is optimal for coupe but a 7/8" is better for a convertible, or vice versa. (dont take this to heart, it is only a hypothetical)

This also does not include personal preference, purpose of vehicle (street, strip, auto-x, etc), springs, wheels, tires or other variables.

OP - I would at least research the suspension section to get a general feel, and maybe purchase a sway that is adjustable (I think Hotchkis is) to fine tune it from there.
i already have a new tein suspension so my next step is the sway bars thanx anyway..
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Why would anti sway bars be any different for the roadster versus the coupe?
Is there something unique about the roadster suspension?
Most aftermarket sway bars are larger in diameter than the stock. (Hence the reason for changing.) The fit is the same between the coupe and roadster when you replace the sway bushings and mounts. I don't know if the OEM bars were different between coupe and roadster. My guess is that they were the same bars.
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Phreakdout
Most aftermarket sway bars are larger in diameter than the stock. (Hence the reason for changing.) The fit is the same between the coupe and roadster when you replace the sway bushings and mounts. I don't know if the OEM bars were different between coupe and roadster. My guess is that they were the same bars.
just ordered the hotchikis i think they are the stiffest after my research ..any suggestion for set up?
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by karas..56
i already have a new tein suspension so my next step is the sway bars thanx anyway..
He meant check the suspension forum & study the sway bars there.

I, for example, am getting WhiteLine Solid Sway Bars.
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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I like the Nismo ones I got for my Roadster.
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