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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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I recently installed Form/Function coilovers, installed rear lca's, rear camber kit, rear upper struct bar, and purchased ASR 24mm rear sway bar and sub frame brace, will this help with my body roll and do you think it was a good choice?
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 04:40 PM
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It will and it might also introduce a massive amount of oversteer if you didn't match up spring rates properly. WHat are the spring rates for F&Fs? Why would you buy a product and not know what it would do to your car and the driving of it?
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 04:45 PM
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i know it will give me large amount of over steer, i researched few products and other forums before purchasing but was looking for another opinion. Most research ive done alot of ppl like ASR products but i also did not lower the car real agressive.
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Motionek55
i know it will give me large amount of over steer, i researched few products and other forums before purchasing but was looking for another opinion. Most research ive done alot of ppl like ASR products but i also did not lower the car real agressive.
I don't think I asked you how much you lowered the car.
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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If you want the car to really handle, I believe it is best to get a game plan and follow it. Bolting on randomly thrown together parts may end up amazing accidentally, but you will probably end up chasing problems. Just like Marc said, find out your spring rates and see what you need to make the car do what you want it to do. I used the Progress adjustable rear bar(http://www.progressauto.com/products.../productID/573 and a stock front bar. I started with 500/350lb springs f/r respectively but ended up with 500/500LB springs. I wanted my car to rotate fast and flat on a tight autocross track, you may just want to go in a strait line. Good luck!
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Thanks kevincc, i went with ASR sway bar kit, the rear sub frame brace made a huge diff. and 24mm sway bar it made my car night and day as far as handling goes. Im very happy with all the suspension modes ive done so far and would strongly recommend Form/Function rides great.
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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If your going thru all the trouble of getting a proper suspension, you will get the best results when having it corner balanced. i have 24mm on front and rear.

this will require front and rear adjustable end links for the sway bar. But handling will be a night and day difference.
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