R55 Rear sway bar setting on a 22mm bar with Sport Suspension
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Rear sway bar setting on a 22mm bar with Sport Suspension
I have a 2009 JCW Clubman with a sport suspension. Tomorrow I plan to install a 22mm bar and new end links.
I've been doing a bit of read on what setting to set the rear bar and have yet to find the answer I'm looking for. Essentially, I'm looking to neutralize the handling and am trying to determine if I should set the bar to the softest setting or middle.
On my 2003 MCS I had the bar set on the softest setting but with the extra weight of the Clubman I'm wondering if it should be stiffer. It's also unclear to me if the Sport Suspension has a stiffer front sway bar and if I should take that into account.
Any real world experience would be appreciated.
Todd
I've been doing a bit of read on what setting to set the rear bar and have yet to find the answer I'm looking for. Essentially, I'm looking to neutralize the handling and am trying to determine if I should set the bar to the softest setting or middle.
On my 2003 MCS I had the bar set on the softest setting but with the extra weight of the Clubman I'm wondering if it should be stiffer. It's also unclear to me if the Sport Suspension has a stiffer front sway bar and if I should take that into account.
Any real world experience would be appreciated.
Todd
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I put an ALTA 19mm bar on my Clubbie. I set it on the middle setting and it's about perfect. I'll move it up to the firm setting one of these days, but it's super stable in the mountains as it is. With good tires and careful technique I think it should be safe. I just don't see a 19mm bar on a Clubman causing the car to be overly loose.
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