Miata Mailing List: September 1998, Message #105

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In a message dated 98-09-01 18:32:18 EDT, KMKevin@aol.com writes:

<< Hi people, well, am seriously thinking on buying front and rear sway bars.
I
 read reviews in Miata.net on several brands.  I don't recall anyone saying
 much bad about anything.  Will any sway bar do??  Are they all essentially
the
 same?  Im just looking for a quality set that I will really make an
 improvement in handing.  Any suggestions/thoughts?  Thanks again!   
  >>

Kevin, considering that you do not mention either the year and model of your
car, or the uses to which you want to put it (street, autox, track), or
whether you intend to add future modfications to the suspension, I find it
hard to come up with even a 
reasonably focused range of answers.

So I will suggest what would be *my* all-purpose choice. Excellent roll
control and minimum affect on ride quality: Dealer Alternative's (Bill
Cardell) FM antisway bars.

Remember, there are many good other choices out there and some stiffer ones
etc...

We have used the FMs and the combination of adjustability with reasonable but
not over-the-top stiffness has been very satisfying.

Although this mod will make a humongous and amazing difference in the
behaviour of you car in the twisties, I would also consider shocks and tires
in the future (depending on what you have right now, of course) 

Have fun!

Sonja and Old Blue

"It is impossible to travel faster than the speed of light, and certainly not
desirable, as one's hat keeps blowing off."  - Woody Allen