Anyone have a sway bar delete for their DD ? Any thoughts or oppinions ?
Sway Bar Delete for a DD
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I had the Che swaybar delete kit for one year. You'll definitely notice the front end being lighter (about 38 lbs.) and the quicker transfer of weight to the rear upon acceleration. For a DD it was no problem. Yes there is more front end body roll, but after a couple of days I only noticed it on high speed turns. The delete kit also makes the front end more comfortable over bumps and gives the steering a lighter, better feeling, IMO. The only reason I put the front sway back on the car is because I now drive some seriously twisty mountain roads everyday. But for a street car I recommend getting a swaybar delete kit. The Che unit is the best. It's light, and allows you to fasten down the brake lines that cross underneath the radiator like the OEM radiator support. The other brands had you using zip ties to do this! I sold my unit, but the CHE website had them for $129 last I looked.
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took mine off with about 10k miles on the car. 50k on it now with zero issues. These cars you don't really notice it missing honestly.
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I wouldn't think of doing this because I really like throwing my car into turns and doing some parking lot drifting.....:shiftyeyes ......closed course.. But I might get a light weight k-member.
So to keep this related....what if you pu a lightweight k-member, swaybar delete and a lightweight radiator support???? How much weight would that save and would it be beast mode?
So to keep this related....what if you pu a lightweight k-member, swaybar delete and a lightweight radiator support???? How much weight would that save and would it be beast mode?
The bmr Tubular K member weighs 20lbs less then stock. Steeda, to my knowledge is the only company that makes a lighweight rad support that retains the swaybar. I want to say that its a 10lb reduction from stock. Then you could get a arms, non race type, they are a 11lbs lighter then stock.
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^ so about 40ish in the lb area?
actually it says half the weight of stock. The stock support weighs 16. So i guess its 8lbs
Steeda Lightweight Radiator Support - '05-'10 Ford Mustang
The K member is 20lbs less
BMR Tubular K-members
The Poly A arms are 11lbs less.
BMR TUBULAR A-ARMS
Thats 39lbs of the front. Better TQ transfer. Better handling. Better steering response.
Remove the swaybay all together while at the dragstrip and thats another 15lbs. The front sway bar itself weighs 15lbs.
So 54lbs at the strip.
Steeda Lightweight Radiator Support - '05-'10 Ford Mustang
The K member is 20lbs less
BMR Tubular K-members
The Poly A arms are 11lbs less.
BMR TUBULAR A-ARMS
Thats 39lbs of the front. Better TQ transfer. Better handling. Better steering response.
Remove the swaybay all together while at the dragstrip and thats another 15lbs. The front sway bar itself weighs 15lbs.
So 54lbs at the strip.
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or you could just put some bogarts on for the same amout of savings...right?
bogarts cost a lot. and you cant drive them on the street. and they dont help with handling, steering, torque transfer. ETC.
You could do both bogarts and the rest at the dragstrip for over 100lbs off the nose at the strip. Hang the wheels with bolt ons.
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torque transfer?
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If you want lightweight 15'' wheels for racing, just get JEGS brand ones.
Awesome!! That's almost 2% less weight in the front end.
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I might do the stuff that will work on the street..........hmm.......
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How much rougher is the ride quality with these above parts?
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^forgot to ask that part..........and :withhomo
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So $1,100 for 39lbs off the front...
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So $1,100 for 39lbs off the front...
No better than 15 HP for $1,300-$1,400(ARH or Kooks LT's)
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only a moron would pay 1400 for headersNo better than 15 HP for $1,300-$1,400(ARH or Kooks LT's)
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