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Suspension H-sport RSB with JCW suspension, what setting?

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Old 02-12-2013 | 07:59 PM
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H-sport RSB with JCW suspension, what setting?

I currently have the H-Sport Rear Adjustable Sway Bar 19mm installed. I've had it on the middle setting and loved it since day one.

Right now my car is at the shop to get the full JCW suspension installed tomorrow. I of course told them to leave the current H-Sport RSB on.

Should I have that RSB on the middle setting or on the stiffest after the JCW install? I'm guessing since there is the large front sway bar going in that putting the RSB to the stiffest is the way to go. I want to keep the neutral to slight oversteer feel.

Thoughts?

Thank you!
-Gene

p.s. Anyone interested in a JCW RSB?
 
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Old 02-12-2013 | 08:59 PM
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Try both settings and see what you like.
 
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Old 02-13-2013 | 06:18 AM
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I've found that the middle setting is great for the street my MSC, but the first position was perfect for track. As Melagell suggested, try each with the new suspension setup.

Mine developed a noise in the rear, so I found that it necessary to check the H-Sport every time I rotated tires (every 3K miles). I'm very hard on suspension parts.
 
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Old 02-13-2013 | 08:49 AM
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Thanks guys! I want it as aggressive as possible without being dangerous.

Netma1000, My H-sport is squeaking as well. How do you maintain it into silence?
 
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Old 02-13-2013 | 10:22 AM
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Go stiffest setting. You won't regret it!
 
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Old 02-13-2013 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by davisflyer
Go stiffest setting. You won't regret it!
Perfect!
 
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Old 02-15-2013 | 03:55 AM
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Just make it a point to check the mounting hardware ( where you change the settings) each time you rotate the tires.
 
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Old 02-24-2013 | 07:07 AM
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Anybody run the H-sport competition rear bar on full stiff? I am running it on medium and it was great for last years autocross season. I am tempted to run this season on full stiff but not sure if it will help or hurt autocross times.
 
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Old 02-24-2013 | 12:33 PM
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Just go full stiff.
 
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Old 02-25-2013 | 08:18 AM
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I've got it on full stiff with the JCW suspension. love it.
 
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Old 02-25-2013 | 08:26 AM
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You can also adjust the handling of your car by playing with the rear tire pressures. Less pressure=Less oversteer.
 
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