23mm JDM rear sway bar impressions...
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Re: 23mm JDM rear sway bar impressions... (Willard)
Thanks for the info!
I'm thinking of doing the same thing for next season. It never hurts to here some first hand impressions. Anyone else?
Have you thought about getting the JDM rear upper control arms? They apparently will increase the camber in the rear, which should help improve overall grip. It might take away some of the tail happiness that you have added but if grip has been increased then your lap times should fall.
Hey, if it's JDM it can't be bad. Right?
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I'm thinking of doing the same thing for next season. It never hurts to here some first hand impressions. Anyone else?
Have you thought about getting the JDM rear upper control arms? They apparently will increase the camber in the rear, which should help improve overall grip. It might take away some of the tail happiness that you have added but if grip has been increased then your lap times should fall.
Hey, if it's JDM it can't be bad. Right?
Regards,
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Re: 23mm JDM rear sway bar impressions... (BABY NSX)
Thanks for the info!
I'm thinking of doing the same thing for next season. It never hurts to here some first hand impressions. Anyone else?
Have you thought about getting the JDM rear upper control arms? They apparently will increase the camber in the rear, which should help improve overall grip. It might take away some of the tail happiness that you have added but if grip has been increased then your lap times should fall.
Hey, if it's JDM it can't be bad. Right?
I'm thinking of doing the same thing for next season. It never hurts to here some first hand impressions. Anyone else?
Have you thought about getting the JDM rear upper control arms? They apparently will increase the camber in the rear, which should help improve overall grip. It might take away some of the tail happiness that you have added but if grip has been increased then your lap times should fall.
Hey, if it's JDM it can't be bad. Right?
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Re: 23mm JDM rear sway bar impressions... (Willard)
Thanks Will. I was looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
I think I'm gonna go ahead and purchase the 23mm sway bar and JDM rear upper control arms. Sounds like a nice low-cost upgrade to me!
Chris
I think I'm gonna go ahead and purchase the 23mm sway bar and JDM rear upper control arms. Sounds like a nice low-cost upgrade to me!
Chris
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Re: 23mm JDM rear sway bar impressions... (Willard)
I am not saying that the Mugen pieces are bad... I rode in Mikes car and it had the 26/26 setup... can you say hardly no body roll?
Will, Glad you like the bar, The drive in your car was very impressive
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Re: 23mm JDM rear sway bar impressions... (TypeRmsm)
Thanks for the review of the bar Will. It is one thing to hear people say this is good, or this is bad with no real experience - and quite another to hear some real on track inpressions...
I will be doing this upgrade soon I think.
I will be doing this upgrade soon I think.
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Re: 23mm JDM rear sway bar impressions... (Todd00)
More camber in the rear = more stick in the rear = more push in corners. The JDM rear upper pieces are nice, but the R needs more stick in the front and not the rear. Tailout is fast, push is not.
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Re: 23mm JDM rear sway bar impressions... (BABY NSX)
My observations of the tires once off of track...
-rear tires were only getting used on the outer 2/3's.
-front tires were getting used across the full surface.
I think a larger front tire section, increased rear bar dia., and rear camber adjustment would be a good thing for track use
Will
-who hopes his post above made sense
-rear tires were only getting used on the outer 2/3's.
-front tires were getting used across the full surface.
I think a larger front tire section, increased rear bar dia., and rear camber adjustment would be a good thing for track use
Will
-who hopes his post above made sense
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Re: 23mm JDM rear sway bar impressions... (TypeRmsm)
Mike -- what spring rates are you running? TIA
Funny, I've NEVER got my car to push!
Presently 26mm rear Mugen
Bilstein/GC 300F (maybe 315?)/500R
The *** end is all over the place, but turn-in is IMMEDIATE!
I've got the 26 Mugen front bar and 400# springs, which I hope will be just the ticket
(and yes, still haven't cut the bumpstops )
Funny, I've NEVER got my car to push!
Presently 26mm rear Mugen
Bilstein/GC 300F (maybe 315?)/500R
The *** end is all over the place, but turn-in is IMMEDIATE!
I've got the 26 Mugen front bar and 400# springs, which I hope will be just the ticket
(and yes, still haven't cut the bumpstops )
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Re: 23mm JDM rear sway bar impressions... (zygspeed)
Funny, I've NEVER got my car to push! ...Presently 26mm rear Mugen
Drives like a V8?
The bar in question.. 23mm = yellow paint code...
Will
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Re: 23mm JDM rear sway bar impressions... (Willard)
I will be installing 205/50/15 Flakens this week.
D
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Thanks Mike!
That's what I thought came with those ... the "classic" JDM front stiff set-up.
Now, my question is ... what are the tradeoffs/implications of more front spring vs. more front bar (given the choice of one or the other).
I'm cautiously optimistic that using both Mugen 26mm bars with 400F/500R will work well for both the street and moderate track stuff. Though, in hindsight ... my harness guide bar set-up might also be increasing the stiffness of the rear of the car.
That's what I thought came with those ... the "classic" JDM front stiff set-up.
Now, my question is ... what are the tradeoffs/implications of more front spring vs. more front bar (given the choice of one or the other).
I'm cautiously optimistic that using both Mugen 26mm bars with 400F/500R will work well for both the street and moderate track stuff. Though, in hindsight ... my harness guide bar set-up might also be increasing the stiffness of the rear of the car.
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Re: 23mm JDM rear sway bar impressions... (zygspeed)
my harness guide bar set-up might also be increasing the stiffness of the rear of the car.
I forgot to mention that I have the JDM upper strut bar. I wonder how that plays into the feel.
Will
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Re: 23mm JDM rear sway bar impressions... (Willard)
my harness guide bar set-up might also be increasing the stiffness of the rear of the car.
I forgot to mention that I have the JDM upper strut bar. I wonder how that plays into the feel.
Will
I forgot to mention that I have the JDM upper strut bar. I wonder how that plays into the feel.
Will
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Re: 23mm JDM rear sway bar impressions... (TypeRmsm)
hehe In that case I forgot to mention I have Spoon bars in front and back, Cusco front lower, Stock and Spoon Rear lower Would have had the J's Racing upper pillar bar in but didnt have it in time
How's it on the roads/highway? (tolerable/fun/just like an ITR)
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Re: 23mm JDM rear sway bar impressions... (zygspeed)
believe it or not the ride is great, not too stiff on street great on track. Im sure Will will give you his impressions of how it felt on track
The only thing I want to change out before VIR In february is the Front Mugen Sway to the OEM 24mm
The only thing I want to change out before VIR In february is the Front Mugen Sway to the OEM 24mm
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Re: 23mm JDM rear sway bar impressions... (Flux)
I imagine the install of the bar is pretty simple - are new bushings required?
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Re: 23mm JDM rear sway bar impressions... (Flux)
I reused the end link bushings as well as the bar to subframe bushings.
Easy 25-30 min job.
Will
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Easy 25-30 min job.
Will
[nice ED ]
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Re: 23mm JDM rear sway bar impressions... (TypeRmsm)
Cool!
I'm running out of excuses for .... leaving early, ... or simply not coming out to play!
Looks like it would be a good idea to save what's left of these tires (and hope for nice weather in Feb).
Have a good day, Ed.
PS 1810 posts ea. --- Will
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I'm running out of excuses for .... leaving early, ... or simply not coming out to play!
Looks like it would be a good idea to save what's left of these tires (and hope for nice weather in Feb).
Have a good day, Ed.
PS 1810 posts ea. --- Will
[Modified by zygspeed, 11:03 AM 12/12/2001]