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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 01:53 AM
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I'm looking into picking up their sway bar set. Just wanted to get some opinions on what setting I should set the stiffness to. I think there's two settings in the front and three for the rear. Basicly, is stiffer better???
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 02:31 AM
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The way I see it:

Why buy suspension upgrades when you don't use them to their full potential. Yes, you would notice an increase of stability on the "street setting", but why NOT(I missed the "not" the first time around) get the most out of your purchase?
(FYI it's Hotchkis...no "n")
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Originally Posted by MJVsTC
The way I see it:

Why buy suspension upgrades when you don't use them to their full potential. Yes, you would notice an increase of stability on the "street setting", but why get the most out of your purchase?
(FYI it's Hotchkis...no "n")
because its smart to start with stabilit before power. thats prob why. ha.
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i have to agree,use it to the full potential. i keep in on the stiffest setting on both of them. Yes the ride quality is harsh but the handling is great. just put them on and see the difference.
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I had them both on the stiffest setting but there was too much oversteer up front.
Then I had the front on soft and the rear on hard, which was perfect with my TRDs.
But now that I have hotchkis springs, they are a little stiffer, annd this weekend I'm gonna switch the rear to the middle setting.
I think both on the stiffest setting is better for going straight and the softer settings do a better job of getting rid of over/understeer
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Originally Posted by MJVsTC
The way I see it:

Why buy suspension upgrades when you don't use them to their full potential. Yes, you would notice an increase of stability on the "street setting", but why get the most out of your purchase?
(FYI it's Hotchkis...no "n")
What's the point of doing anything to a car then? I do it because I want to and it make to car safer if you ask me. Besides that when you lower the car it just looks better.

Anyway.


I say get the sways and try them on all the settings to find out which one works best for you and your driving. Not everyone is going to like the same thing ya know. If you're interested in them though we have them in stock right now.

http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...1&parts_id=589

Josh
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Originally Posted by MJVsTC
The way I see it:

Why buy suspension upgrades when you don't use them to their full potential. Yes, you would notice an increase of stability on the "street setting", but why NOT(I missed the "not" the first time around) get the most out of your purchase?
(FYI it's Hotchkis...no "n")
Now I see why you guys are jumping all over me.

I missed a word in my original post. Sorry.
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