Got my ST 35mm Bar on. Wow!!!
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Got my ST 35mm Bar on. Wow!!!
Even with the damp roads tonight I could tell a huge improvement with the 35mm front sway bar. Thanks Sam Strano for recommending it.
Things that I noticed.
The car always was a little pointy before. With very little steering input there would be almost no response, and then all of a sudden you would hit a point and it would really want to turn. Now, it is much more gradual. The progression of the steering follows the steering wheel perfectly. I noticed this a lot when doing slalom like maneuvers. Much more predictable and comfortable.
The contact with the road was more apparent. All the little irregularities and little dips in the road surface were obvious, but the ride was not any more harsh. Actually, it felt the opposite. It felt very controlled, like I was driving a much better handling car.
I can't wait for dry roads to really try this thing out.
Dan
Things that I noticed.
The car always was a little pointy before. With very little steering input there would be almost no response, and then all of a sudden you would hit a point and it would really want to turn. Now, it is much more gradual. The progression of the steering follows the steering wheel perfectly. I noticed this a lot when doing slalom like maneuvers. Much more predictable and comfortable.
The contact with the road was more apparent. All the little irregularities and little dips in the road surface were obvious, but the ride was not any more harsh. Actually, it felt the opposite. It felt very controlled, like I was driving a much better handling car.
I can't wait for dry roads to really try this thing out.
Dan
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I ordered mine on 12/19, hopefully mine will be in tomorrow. I will be installing rag-joint eliminator and resetting the preload on the steering rack all at the same time, so I'm hoping for a good improvement in steering response.
Last edited by kgkern01; Dec 29, 2003 at 09:51 PM.
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Had it out on the dry roads today. Dang, this thing bar is great. I love the feeling of less sway, and more parallel movement to the road. I even notice it without steering input on the uneven road surfaces. Very nice.
It's cold though (32 deg), so my tires don't handle like in the summer. I did get a little push but that's due to the cold tires and road.
Just for a note, the 35mm ST bar weighs 26 lbs and the stock one weighs 11 lbs. I wanted to see how much weight I was adding to my front end.
Dan
It's cold though (32 deg), so my tires don't handle like in the summer. I did get a little push but that's due to the cold tires and road.
Just for a note, the 35mm ST bar weighs 26 lbs and the stock one weighs 11 lbs. I wanted to see how much weight I was adding to my front end.
Dan
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Originally posted by bruecksteve
But the best 15lbs you'll ever add to your car!!!
But the best 15lbs you'll ever add to your car!!!
If there is something else that adds that much handling performance, but weighs 15 lbs extra, I'd buy it in a minute.
Oh yeah. Thanks Steve for recommending the ST 35mm bar.
Dan
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Originally posted by kgkern01
How long did it take you to get your 35mm bar in? Just wondering because I was told mine would be shipped out on 12/19 and still have yet to have received it. Figured it would be in my now?
How long did it take you to get your 35mm bar in? Just wondering because I was told mine would be shipped out on 12/19 and still have yet to have received it. Figured it would be in my now?
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You know, i felt the same way after I got mine one. I swear, chevy should just have this on the car stock. I think the stock bar is more liketwenty somthing pound and the st 35 bar like 30 something pound. I haven't weigh it yet but the stock bar is definitely heavier than 11 lbs, just by feel alone.
A small lightweight hawk battery is 13 lbs compared to the 40 lb stock battery if you care about weight. It's nearly 30 lbs off the tip of the nose. It cost less than 100 bucks and is a good idea if your stock battery takes a dump. I'm having a hell of a time straping this thing down so it passes tech though. Probably gonna make some home depot battery holders.
A small lightweight hawk battery is 13 lbs compared to the 40 lb stock battery if you care about weight. It's nearly 30 lbs off the tip of the nose. It cost less than 100 bucks and is a good idea if your stock battery takes a dump. I'm having a hell of a time straping this thing down so it passes tech though. Probably gonna make some home depot battery holders.
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Originally posted by Jabberwocky
You know, i felt the same way after I got mine one. I swear, chevy should just have this on the car stock. I think the stock bar is more liketwenty somthing pound and the st 35 bar like 30 something pound. I haven't weigh it yet but the stock bar is definitely heavier than 11 lbs, just by feel alone.
A small lightweight hawk battery is 13 lbs compared to the 40 lb stock battery if you care about weight. It's nearly 30 lbs off the tip of the nose. It cost less than 100 bucks and is a good idea if your stock battery takes a dump. I'm having a hell of a time straping this thing down so it passes tech though. Probably gonna make some home depot battery holders.
You know, i felt the same way after I got mine one. I swear, chevy should just have this on the car stock. I think the stock bar is more liketwenty somthing pound and the st 35 bar like 30 something pound. I haven't weigh it yet but the stock bar is definitely heavier than 11 lbs, just by feel alone.
A small lightweight hawk battery is 13 lbs compared to the 40 lb stock battery if you care about weight. It's nearly 30 lbs off the tip of the nose. It cost less than 100 bucks and is a good idea if your stock battery takes a dump. I'm having a hell of a time straping this thing down so it passes tech though. Probably gonna make some home depot battery holders.
I agree that GM should have put them on the car, stock.
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yeah i got mine during the summer it was great. little gradual turns i didnt really notice it, but sharp turns or turns at speed or swerving feels GREAT. once in a while ill still be shocked, like when i make a last minute swerve for an animal or something at cruising speed snap the wheel one way and the other i literally say out loud something like "holy ****" the car responds so fast and precise now. i didnt even notice this much a change from my panhard rod and SFCs.