Sway bars and mod part reviews during the Dragon?

**wing_gundam** · 09-11-2007, 12:06 PM

Just curious to know who had an upgraded swaybar during the dragon and how did you find it? Too tight? more stable etc.

I thought we could have some technical discussion of ppl's cars who were there to give good reviews to others.

CNUco2007 · 09-11-2007, 12:43 PM

I have the progress rear sway bar and i was really impressed with how well the car handled, however I can't compare it to stock cuz i never drove the stock car there. There are however a couple things i plan on upgrading for next year... The stock brake pads fade too fast and get way too hot after only a few hard stops (turns came out of nowhere lol)... I'll admit they were really hard, but with no more then 5 hard stops, my brakes were smoking lol. I plan on getting high temp brake fluid, better brake pads, and stainless steal brake lines here pretty soon. The stock setup is fine around town but for hard driving, you really need something better.

**Cookstar** · 09-11-2007, 02:37 PM

My nephew, ThatCamryGuy, rode with Nomar06 with his Tein SS coilovers and said it felt more planted than my car does with the HFP kit. It could also explain why he tends to leave me now when before he couldn't keep up.

I will be upgrading to coilovers sometime in the future, probably a Koni/Ground Control set-up.

**Cookstar** · 09-11-2007, 02:48 PM

Of course, let me also add that etf runs on a stock suspension and is faster than all of us.

rmfa · 09-11-2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cookstar

Of course, let me also add that etf runs on a stock suspension and is faster than all of us.

This makes me laugh... I wonder what would happen if you guys switched cars?

simomo · 09-11-2007, 05:27 PM

i have megan lowering springs and h-brace and thought it handeled the curves like a dream...and yeah etf can drive like a mofo

***sbigshot*** · 09-11-2007, 05:35 PM

I was stock at the 1st dragon meet, added the progress rear sway bar before this meet and the body roll was noticably less. (the stock ex rear sway bar is as thin as a coat hanger FTL)

truflip · 09-11-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sbigshot

I was stock at the 1st dragon meet, added the progress rear sway bar before this meet and the body roll was noticably less. (the stock ex rear sway bar is as thin as a coat hanger FTL)

Yep, and you can easily flex that sucker. Progress one is heavy and solid and you cant bend it (even if you're that strong) I think.

**Nomar06** · 09-11-2007, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cookstar

My nephew, ThatCamryGuy, rode with Nomar06 with his Tein SS coilovers and said it felt more planted than my car does with the HFP kit. It could also explain why he tends to leave me now when before he couldn't keep up.

I will be upgrading to coilovers sometime in the future, probably a Koni/Ground Control set-up.

dont forget we have progress bar also

09-11-2007, 12:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Cookstar Powered by VTEC Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: China Grove, NC Age: 34 Posts: 3,749 Chris iTrader: 9 / 100%	My nephew, ThatCamryGuy, rode with Nomar06 with his Tein SS coilovers and said it felt more planted than my car does with the HFP kit. It could also explain why he tends to leave me now when before he couldn't keep up. I will be upgrading to coilovers sometime in the future, probably a Koni/Ground Control set-up. __________________ 8thCivic.com Conquers the Dragon III Deal's Gap, NC September 4-7, 2008 Official Event Forum

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09-11-2007, 12:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
CNUco2007 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Age: 23 Posts: 1,124 Eric iTrader: 6 / 100%	I have the progress rear sway bar and i was really impressed with how well the car handled, however I can't compare it to stock cuz i never drove the stock car there. There are however a couple things i plan on upgrading for next year... The stock brake pads fade too fast and get way too hot after only a few hard stops (turns came out of nowhere lol)... I'll admit they were really hard, but with no more then 5 hard stops, my brakes were smoking lol. I plan on getting high temp brake fluid, better brake pads, and stainless steal brake lines here pretty soon. The stock setup is fine around town but for hard driving, you really need something better.

09-11-2007, 05:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
simomo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wilkesboro, NC Age: 21 Posts: 151 Jonathan iTrader: 1 / 100%	i have megan lowering springs and h-brace and thought it handeled the curves like a dream...and yeah etf can drive like a mofo

09-11-2007, 05:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
*sbigshot* VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,044 iTrader: 18 / 100%	I was stock at the 1st dragon meet, added the progress rear sway bar before this meet and the body roll was noticably less. (the stock ex rear sway bar is as thin as a coat hanger FTL)