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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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Ok, i have searched and no one else seems to have my problem.

I installed a progress tech rear sway bar on my box a couple weeks ago and i have put her through her paces and am so not satisfied. All i heard was how amazing the handling would be with this, but it is a tad stiffer, but nothing like how I imagined it to be. I still have mad body roll in the twisties even though this was spposed to eliminate a good protion of that. Severly dissatisfied with it, im going to have to snag a whitleline now.

Anyone else experience this?
Old Jul 18, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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made all the difference on mine, like night and day.
Old Jul 18, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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Mine too... stupid question, but it's installed properly right? (I actually can't see how you could install that bar wrong though)

The difference was shocking for me.
Old Jul 18, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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it is, installed properly, had a friend that has one help me. Not sure how i could mess it up

Maybe i just drive differently than most of you guys.
Old Jul 18, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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I drive pretty hard...
Old Jul 18, 2007 | 11:52 PM
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I have both whiteline and progress installed. The whiteline provides superior handling but it attaches to the shock bolts and the rear axle beam so you will have little to no suspension movement. Its fun but ride is awful.
Old Jul 19, 2007 | 04:55 AM
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What you are really looking for is for the sway bar to balance the handling. You are going to notice some reduction in roll, but not a crazy amount as the roll is reduced in the rear. The big difference with the rear bar is the increase in grip in the front tires. If your setup is balanced and you want to reduce roll further, you should look at upgrading both front and rear bars, get stiffer springs or lower profile tires to start.
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I love my Whiteline and ride quality hasn't suffered either.
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