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R55 Swaybar holes

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Old 05-14-2011 | 01:20 PM
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Swaybar holes

Then it says "front hole"' is that the one closect to the 90 degree curve or the end of the bar. I got the old one out and installingb the new H Sport 19mm. Thanks
 
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Old 05-14-2011 | 01:24 PM
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Softer is farther out from the bend. It is a bigger lever to bend the bar, as you get closer, it is harded to bend.

I would start on the first hole, then after you can feel what that does, move to the middle. That way you can decide what you prefer and why. The softest is still much firmer than the stock one, so you may like it, but trying out and learning what each does makes your choice more informed.
 
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Old 05-14-2011 | 01:27 PM
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Thanks
I was thinking the other way. I would have throught front was when installed.
Back to the garage..
 
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Old 05-14-2011 | 02:11 PM
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If it is the 19mm, Start in the middle! Trust me on this! I have the hsport in my clubman.
 
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Old 05-14-2011 | 02:57 PM
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i started on the middle on my 19mm bar, and it felt great. I had the car up on the lift a few days later for a tire issue, and had them set it to full stiff. Even better. Your mileage may vary.
 
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Old 05-14-2011 | 09:10 PM
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Slimjimtell's, I trusted you with Remus so I guess you kow best. My package from Duffy arrives on Monday, don't even want to drive the R55 anymore with the stock system after hearing how nice yours sounded. Any change in sound as the cans get broke in? Some get louder and some get a deeper tone.
Thanks again for the exposure to Remus.
 
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Old 05-15-2011 | 03:30 AM
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Keep in mind there is not one setting for every setup. If so there would be only one hole. Your tires, inflation, weight of car, back seat removed, big woofer in back, corner weighted, Lowered...) This will change how the car handles and how the bar should be set.

I recently read about a guy who got the race bar, set it to last setting and I was thinking "This guy doesn't even know what the bar is for." It is to correct steering, but when? In a sweeper with power or late braking with lift off the throttle.

Bars are for the egde of performance and if you don't go out and try to get the tires to squeal, you might not notice any difference in settings.

Starting on the middle isn't bad (or any hole) but you need to learn and understand what you are changing an decide how you like it for your setup.
 
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