Suspension Mod

[GT-P 390]

I have the 30mm adjustable on the P and it's great. Whiteline and two other suspension shops warned against upgrading the rear from the 19mm bar to the 22mm. The BA/BF has the tendency to lift the inside tyre whilst cornering and this could lead to a nasty accident if it caught you out in the wet.

They said it was best to leave it for the track.

[Ninka]

Thanks Ninka - I should have looked at that thread before posting - certainly agree with your sentiments on the handling outcomes - have you fitted a stiffer rear bar?

Dingah

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Yes, I fitted the 22 mm on the rear, and I would have thought the stivffer bar would help in keeping the inside tyre on the ground during cornering

I have had no problems with my 'T"

[GT-P 390]

Hi Ninka

Yeah I thought so too, but they said the IRS/ control blade suspension didn't like a stiff bar. Something to do with the angle of the dangle and how the suspension setup itself didn't have a lot of weight in it to counter the increased force. The theory beats me but I do know that one of the track guys in the east pulled his bar off because he didn't like the way it effected the steering.

I might try one one day.

[Ninka]

Hi Ninka

Yeah I thought so too, but they said the IRS/ control blade suspension didn't like a stiff bar.  Something to do with the angle of the dangle and how the suspension setup itself didn't have a lot of weight in it to counter the increased force.  The theory beats me but I do know that one of the track guys in the east pulled his bar off because he didn't like the way it effected the steering.

I might try one one day.

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Fair enough

I'll have to test this one day, as it doesn't take long to swap between the Whiteline bar and the original one.

[cobrav8]

So overall Ninka - you would say handling is better with both? I have both on order at the moment - but have had my doubts about the rear one.

At this stage - I have ordered:

Front 27mm and Rear 22mm - both non-adjustable.

I contemplated the 30mm - and rear 22 together, or the front only (27 or 30), but went with a slight compromise on the front - for comforts sake, and to try and keep some balance - add the rear. (from escort racing days - adding a stiffer front swaybar made the ass end kick out more).

[Ninka]

So overall Ninka - you would say handling is better with both?  I have both on order at the moment - but have had my doubts about the rear one.

At this stage - I have ordered:

Front 27mm and Rear 22mm - both non-adjustable.

I contemplated the 30mm - and rear 22 together, or the front only (27 or 30), but went with a slight compromise on the front  - for comforts sake, and to try and keep some balance - add the rear. (from escort racing days - adding a stiffer front swaybar made the ass end kick out more).

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Definitely handles better, far flatter through corners, and more predictable when sliding out the rear.

I have the same as what you are ordering, only mine are adjustable.

[cobrav8]

Cool - thanks mate.

Have you played with the adjustment at all?

Where are they set at the moment - maximum, middle, ???

[Ninka]

Cool - thanks mate.

Have you played with the adjustment at all?

Where are they set at the moment - maximum, middle, ???

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No I have not done any adjustments.

Only 2 choices on the bars, as there are only 2 holes.

[cobrav8]

oh - not overly adjustable then are they?

Unfortunately - I have a 3 to 4 week wait to get these bars!!!!

Price in NZ$ for front is $236 or Aus $197. Havnt got a price for the rear yet.

But.... sounds like they are a better mod than the King Srings. Maybe they will be next.

[GT-P 390]

The difference between the two adjustments is quite pronounced with the V8, can't comment on the 6. The stiffer setting is too responsive for the street. You find the car moving with ever undultion in the road.