Blade style adjustable swaybars for C5 Corvette?
09-21-2009, 11:55 AM
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Instructor
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Blade style adjustable swaybars for C5 Corvette?
Does anyone know of a blade-style adjustable swaybar setup that bolts into a C5 Corvette? I'm looking for a different adjustment range than the typically available swaybars to accomodate a rain setup without changing bars. If there's something available that would save me some time/expense this winter...
Thanks,
Eric
Thanks,
Eric
09-21-2009, 12:18 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Does anyone know of a blade-style adjustable swaybar setup that bolts into a C5 Corvette? I'm looking for a different adjustment range than the typically available swaybars to accomodate a rain setup without changing bars. If there's something available that would save me some time/expense this winter...
Thanks,
Eric
Thanks,
Eric
http://ankenyracingenterprises.com/
09-21-2009, 12:25 PM
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The only blade bars I have seen on a Corvette were custom built by Guy Ankeny:
http://ankenyracingenterprises.com/
http://ankenyracingenterprises.com/
09-21-2009, 12:38 PM
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Melting Slicks
HRP used to offer a blade adjustable bar set-up for the cars......I never saw any of them though and there wasn't alot of info available on their website....
Congrats Eric on the ProSolo gig.......
Congrats Eric on the ProSolo gig.......
09-21-2009, 01:57 PM
#5
Terminal Vette Addict
i have to admit im totally unfamiliar with "blade style" sway bars. Can someone fill me in on the details? How they are easily adjusted? An idea of cost$?
09-21-2009, 08:20 PM
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Safety Car
09-22-2009, 09:30 AM
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Instructor
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09-22-2009, 11:30 AM
#10
Melting Slicks
Blade bars would require significant relocation of the sway bar in the front to clear the front tie rods....
The rear would be significantly easier.....
Alot easier and alot less costly just to completely disconnect bars in the rain.........
The rear would be significantly easier.....
Alot easier and alot less costly just to completely disconnect bars in the rain.........
09-22-2009, 11:49 AM
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Instructor
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Unfortunately unhooking the bars for rain isn't an option with my soft spring setup... I tested it and the front splitter and fenders become the roll limiters.
09-22-2009, 12:05 PM
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Melting Slicks
09-23-2009, 04:47 PM
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Former Vendor
We have ran them on the C4 racecars that we built. We have a couple C5 chassis with them. Worth the trouble, not really. Major work for little gain. They are cool in the design. The straighter the blade the stiffer the swaybar. The adjustable part is when the blade moves flatter the bar becomes less stiff.
I think Snitz had some sort of adjustable car that Eurosport built in house. From memory it was pretty cool.
Randy
I think Snitz had some sort of adjustable car that Eurosport built in house. From memory it was pretty cool.
Randy
09-23-2009, 08:49 PM
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Race Director
We have ran them on the C4 racecars that we built. We have a couple C5 chassis with them. Worth the trouble, not really. Major work for little gain. They are cool in the design. The straighter the blade the stiffer the swaybar. The adjustable part is when the blade moves flatter the bar becomes less stiff.
I think Snitz had some sort of adjustable car that Eurosport built in house. From memory it was pretty cool.
Randy
I think Snitz had some sort of adjustable car that Eurosport built in house. From memory it was pretty cool.
Randy
09-24-2009, 12:39 PM
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I have a box of nylon washers I can send you to solve that problem
For the bars, no easy answer, there is always radiator, exhaust, control arms, rear tubs etc. in the way. Look at the pictures of LG's gt2 car rear suspension for some good ideas. They use quick release pins on the bar ends (c-section) to handle the fast rate change.
