[Shotimes] Does a 24mm Rear Sway Bar Exist?

[Leigh Smith]

Alan,
Go with the 23mm rear bar for the easiest option. Pretty wimpy bars though
(soft). (was Stock on my 94 MTX).
At least the handling will be more neutral than your current 20.5/20.5
setup.(which understeers)
The 22/25 mm bars would stiffen up the leaning (roll rate) some 30% over
your current setup and handling feel will be improved while still retaining
a soft supple BMW like ride. (current setup on my 94, still supple)
That setup is still some 25% softer than the stiffest (89) setup.
The last three options all have the same roll couple( handling balance) but
are progressively stiffer.

Summary:
Bars                Roll Rate                Front roll couple
20.5/20.5        640 lbs                    50%
20.5/23           725  lbs                   42%
22/25              859 lbs                    44%
23/26            1093 lbs                    44%

Lee

PS
I can send you a spreadsheet privately if you want to play what if
scenarios...


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Fanning" <Awfanning@earthlink.net>
To: "SHOtimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>; "Tech SHO List"
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Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 1:53 AM
Subject: [Shotimes] Does a 24mm Rear Sway Bar Exist?


> If I was to only replace the rear bar, what would be the recommendation to
> match up with a 21mm ft bar on a '95 ATX?
>
> Is there is such a thing as a 24mm OEM RSB for a Taurus?
>
> I also have a spare 22mm front bar, but that's a little more work...
>
> Thanks.
>
>     Alan
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