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Old 01-04-2006, 07:16 PM
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2nd. Hollow is for weight savings.
Old 01-04-2006, 07:19 PM
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Default If you replace both it will drastically reduce overall roll, if replacing only the rear...

It will somewhat reduce overall roll, but it will also push the car from understeer towards neutral. This is assuming the same size rear bar. Now if the F and R package came with a significantly stiffer rear bar than just the rear only package than you would get both of those benefits. But then we would start talking about retaining the independence of the suspension as well by using higher linear spring rates with appropriate bars. cheers! Mike
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Hands Down the NS Hollow bar.
Old 01-05-2006, 04:57 AM
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Default Good call. I did only the rear and like the results. I don't think the

front is very necessary this car.
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No reason to replace front car is fwd
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Default Yes, minimal if no improvement for $100 more than the H&R.

The neuspeeds are also more likely to squeak due to the type of bushing they use.

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You just don't want to drop the subframe to change it out :-P
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What about on the 3.2?
Old 01-05-2006, 07:08 AM
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even less reason on the VR6
Old 01-05-2006, 07:31 AM
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Default Re: Sway Bars?

I noticed you have listed Thule racks in your description. Do you happen to know the spread you have between the crossbars? I just picked up an A3,lava, premium, open sky 2.0T this Monday. I need to see if I can mount kayaks on a roof rack system. Sorry for the off topic.
Bob


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