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Mad Dog
01-04-2012, 04:16 PM
We've added the instructions for installing a front sway bar onto a Roadster or Challenge Car. Click here (http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/content.php?364-Front-Sway-Bar-installation-Instructions) to read the instructions.
Bill_VA
01-05-2012, 06:58 AM
Nice instructions, but you don't mention where all the hardware and sway bar came from.
Jim Schenck
01-05-2012, 08:53 AM
Bill that is the sway bar for the new Challenge Series rules, it comes from FFR.
skullandbones
01-05-2012, 12:50 PM
So can you translate the instructions to a street version roadster? How about the hardware (brackets): kit or templates are they available? Thanks, WEK.
Jim Schenck
01-05-2012, 01:17 PM
Instructions are the same for a street car or challenge car and the whole package is available right now. $221.00 for the bar and all the hardware but it will only work with tubular front lower arms.
Bill_VA
01-06-2012, 06:55 AM
The FFR sway bar is not on their site. What diameter is the bar? Fortes' bar comes in 3/4", 7/8", and 1". What size would be best for a mostly street car, yet effective on the track?
Jeff Kleiner
01-06-2012, 07:16 AM
Maybe I'm missing something here but I'm not sure that this will work with Mk3 or 4 roadsters. On those versions the 4" main chassis tubes extend farther forward than the LCA mount which would appear to interfere with the swaybar mount plate and perhaps the bar itself.
Jim, can you offer some insight?
Jeff
Jim Schenck
01-06-2012, 08:33 AM
Jeff,
The lower control arm mounts are still at the end of the tubes, they are just a different shape since the steering rack doesn't mount to the front one anymore. The tie down hooks are also new but the bar is designed to sit above them.
Bill,
The bar is 7/8" and has a soft and firm mounting hole. The biggest thing for either a street or race car is to not overdo it with the swaybar and then match the spring rates accordingly. Just adding a front bar will make the car understeer, so either raising the rear spring rate or lowering the front will give the best handling. During testing on the challenge car I found going 50lbs lower on the front springs worked well.