Re: Sway Bars

[Chuck Simpson <csimpson@zeltech.com>]

I think Khan is thinking of "Stress" bars.  I believe sway bars are used for
transferring the weight of the car from one end to the other to reduce
body-roll.  They are installed underneath the car, not in the trunk.
If you want to "stiffen" up the front and rear end, then you might want to go
with what Khan mentioned....  "Stress bars" to connect both strut towers.

-Chuck Simpson
'92 GTI 16V


Anoel@holyredeemer.com wrote:

> I mean the bars that go under the car, not in the trunk or in the engine
> compartment. Maybe I am reading the post from you wrong, but is that the
> bars you mean?
>
> I already have a suspension and an upper strut bar though.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Khan Klatt [SMTP:khan@mediaaccess.com]
> > Sent: Friday, August 18, 2000 12:24 PM
> > To:   jettaglx@igtc.com
> > Subject:      Re: Sway Bars
> >
> > >Is it really worth it to get these things?
> > >I have been debating weather or not to get them, but no one I really know
> > >has them to tell much info about them. I am looking to get the Neuspeed
> > >front and rear. I'm more concerned about getting the rear, to stiffen up
> > the
> > >rear end of the car since I have a Jetta, but would get both :)
> > >
> > >Anyone running these or any sway bars and care to comment?
> > >Thanks
> >
> > I don't have them, but most people argue that the Jetta isn't really
> > in bad shape in the rear because of the rear shelf that keeps things
> > solid in back. Plus, rear sway bars add unsightly and impractical
> > bars in your trunk.
> >
> > Many people that get sway bars get the front sway bars only.
> >
> > My advice is to get your suspension (sport springs/shocks) and see
> > how you like it. If you still don't like body roll when taking
> > corners, then you should look into getting a sway bar added.
> >
> > -Khan
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> > Khan Klatt                                         khan@mediaaccess.com
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