which sways for a vert and where

[zxmarekxz]

I've gone through a few pages of search results...

I'm trying to decide which sway bars to go with and whether I need after market end links, like the ones that come with the frpp kit? I will be doing a road coarse this year, drag strip, and auto-X.

Here' a vert kit at frpp, from what I've read, the vert rear bar has a bend to work with rear vert bracing.
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=9984


I have a convertible, so it will need to be a vert specific kit.

current suspension mods:
FRPP K springs
CHE brace with tq limiters - waiting install
LCAs with brackets, ordered.
rollbar ordered.

thanks in advance

 

[kevinatfms]

talk to sam strano, he has adjustable bars for almost the same price as the FRPP kit but are fully adjustable. the rear of the FRPP is non adjustable and the FRPP(eibach) endlinks are crap.

 

[zxmarekxz]

talk to sam strano, he has adjustable bars for almost the same price as the FRPP kit but are fully adjustable. the rear of the FRPP is non adjustable and the FRPP(eibach) endlinks are crap.

thank you

 

[doogie]

Keep mind that Sam's rear bar will not work with with the vert braces, but he does carry a couple other brands that will. Although not adjustable, the Saleen bar I installed made a huge difference with keeping the rear stable in spirited turns.

What rollbar did you order?? And where you at in IL as I am just east of Lake Geneva?

 

[zxmarekxz]

Keep mind that Sam's rear bar will not work with with the vert braces, but he does carry a couple other brands that will. Although not adjustable, the Saleen bar I installed made a huge difference with keeping the rear stable in spirited turns.

What rollbar did you order?? And where you at in IL as I am just east of Lake Geneva?

thanks for looking out . I did ask him if he has vert sets as thats my biggest issue. Below is what I went with. I almost went with a custom Chromoly setup, but it was weld only and a few 100s more. I think a bolt in will be easier to remove if i ever sell, though probably not as sturdy.
Speed inc will be doing the install.

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/store/index.php?main_page=tech_roll_bars_rb_photos6

I'm in the Elmwood park/river grove area.

 

[zxmarekxz]

anyone experienced with hellwig ?

looks liek they have the same parts listed for coupe and vert
Ford 05-10 Mustang Coupe 6705 1-3/8" 6805 1"
Ford 05-10 Mustang Convertible 6705 1-3/8" 6805 1"

http://www.hellwigproducts.com/products/street-performance/solid-sway-bars/

 

[zxmarekxz]

soooo, I am screwed in two ways. 1- I have a vert, and 2- I will be running LCA brackets. Apparently LCA brackets cause fitment issues with adjustable rear bars..

 

[JeremyH]

I have bmr lca relocation brackets and a gt500 rear sway bar on my vert with no issues. I did remove the crappy stock subframes and am going to be putting in some umi subframes. Also have a techco watts link.

 

[zxmarekxz]

I have bmr lca relocation brackets and a gt500 rear sway bar on my vert with no issues. I did remove the crappy stock subframes and am going to be putting in some umi subframes. Also have a techco watts link.

thank you, I will have to consider this if I cant find a rear bar that will work...

 

[Sam Strano]

soooo, I am screwed in two ways. 1- I have a vert, and 2- I will be running LCA brackets. Apparently LCA brackets cause fitment issues with adjustable rear bars..

Ahh, neither is a problem. I've got bars that'll work for you.

 

[stang389]

Just a question how much time have you spent on a road course in THIS car? I drove mine against porsches and bmws for 2 years and kept up only mods were prokit springs and upgraded lines in pads in the brakes. Take some time with your car and learn the way it moves around on the track first

 

[RedMosesSC]

When i had the Vert i used Steeda's Comp rear sway bar, it comes with the custom billet mounts so it clears the supports, i cant remember if it was adj but i used it for two handfulls of autox events with good results.

 

[LAK3RS]

Ahh, neither is a problem. I've got bars that'll work for you.

What are the bars that will work, and be useful in a vert?

 

[Sam Strano]

I can't give away all that information online..... That's what separates me from Joe Bob making commission at some super-store.

 

[zxmarekxz]

Ahh, neither is a problem. I've got bars that'll work for you.

go on.... pm me if you need... lol

 

[Sam Strano]

Just call me, that's *WAY* better, I can't be detailed by e-mail, and frankly don't want to be... folks take what they see in print and run with it all the time. Pertinent issues get lost in translation.

814-849-3450

 

[zxmarekxz]

According to this thread, they should clear sway bars. I have the UMI LCAs/Brackets. I'll do some more research first...

http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40316&highlight=LCA+sway

 

[Sam Strano]

Seriously, just call me, this is what I do...... Not all bars mount to the axle the same way! And fwiw, I do have a few folks running my adjustable bar (though it's a non-issue on convertibles anyway) with LCA brackets, but it's not as easy a bolt on as not having brackets or with a non-adjustable bar.

 

[zxmarekxz]

Seriously, just call me, this is what I do...... Not all bars mount to the axle the same way! And fwiw, I do have a few folks running my adjustable bar (though it's a non-issue on convertibles anyway) with LCA brackets, but it's not as easy a bolt on as not having brackets or with a non-adjustable bar.

I ended up going with Hellwig as I've been pm'ing with RDK since last week, but if the rear doesnt fit then I will be calling you.

http://www.shop.rdkperformance.com/...ars-convertible-Hellwig-05-10-Convertible.htm

 

[DRock]

Thats shits gonna be heavy on the rear being solid lol

Shoulda called Sam. There is a reason he is the best around.