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They have a 23mm rear sway bar, including what looks like Energy Suspension grease-able bushings on sale for $199 and free shipping.
But the part I like are the lateral bushing stops, which I believe are needed with urethane bushings. (Rubber OEM bushings don't have lateral movement as they bind the bar.)
Worth a shot as a stop gap until I do the springs and front and rear bars?
Looks pretty good and the price that includes shipping is also very good. There are debates between welded and forged but if somebody has ever had a welded unit break at the weld please say so.
I'm running the VIP rear sway bar along with JCW coilovers. I had the bar installed about a month ago and really like it so far. I had the coilovers for a few months before that and definitely noticed an improvement in handling once the RSB was added into the mix. I think it's well worth $199 considering it also comes with the greaseable bushings. I've had quite a few parts from VIP on both my F56 and my previous R60 and their quality is excellent.
I'm not sure what you mean about it being a stop gap, but I think it's definitely a solid purchase.
My F56 does not exhibit the understeer issue as bad as my previous R56.
What I meant was, Im waiting (2 months) for the matched front and rear set from H&R, along with installing H&R springs.
Got it. In that case, I wouldn't bother. Why spend money on a part and time or money on installation to just replace it in 2 months? Seems like a waste to me. But hey, not my money so do as you please
That said, I stand behind what I said in my previous post. I am very happy with the VIP bar and the car feels much flatter through curves. I hear front sway bars are a PITA to install and it cost a pretty penny just for the installation of the RSB so I'm pretty happy with what I've got.
Have had good experience with both their communications and parts. On any RSB with greasable fittings, grease every oil change ! It keeps bar wear down to minimum keeping grit, sand alike from getting in.
Have had good experience with both their communications and parts. On any RSB with greasable fittings, grease every oil change ! It keeps bar wear down to minimum keeping grit, sand alike from getting in.
Yeah, but if it wears down, you just use 21mm bushings!!
Im impressed, the tolerance is absolutely perfect!!
Most sway bars have at least 1/4" difference in the end plate down angle. (Twist)
Meaning there is a 1/4" preload on one side. Not this one!!
Last edited by TVPostSound; 08-26-2017 at 10:14 PM.
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