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Old 03-11-2010, 08:02 PM
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Hey,

So I currently have T1 sway bars on my zo6 w/ the 02-up endlinks and phadt coilovers. Are these swaybars really worth anything on my car? Asking because I am thinking about selling off useless mods so I can finish up my Charger project.

Would I notice a big difference with a set of stock Z bars?

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Old 03-11-2010, 08:27 PM
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I don't think you would notice the difference on the street. My thinking is that you might be better off selling them and putting car back to stock.
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How much do you want to get for the T1 sways? Will they fit an 09 Z51 coupe?
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Originally Posted by 69dodgecharger
Hey,

So I currently have T1 sway bars on my zo6 w/ the 02-up endlinks and phadt coilovers. Are these swaybars really worth anything on my car? Asking because I am thinking about selling off useless mods so I can finish up my Charger project.

Would I notice a big difference with a set of stock Z bars?

Thanks!
you only need those T1's if your running slicks
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Originally Posted by tomiboy
How much do you want to get for the T1 sways? Will they fit an 09 Z51 coupe?
Probably need a muffler change on a C6 unless they're the new style bar.

The Pfadt coilovers run a pretty soft spring rate similar to what my DRMs have -- when I added bigger bars (old style Pfadt comp bars) it made the car quite a it more fun to drive and easier to push on the on-ramps, etc, so I actually think the larger bars combined with the softer springs work pretty darn well. I do, however, run Toyo R888s -- even on the street.
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Originally Posted by gkmccready
Probably need a muffler change on a C6 unless they're the new style bar.

The Pfadt coilovers run a pretty soft spring rate similar to what my DRMs have -- when I added bigger bars (old style Pfadt comp bars) it made the car quite a it more fun to drive and easier to push on the on-ramps, etc, so I actually think the larger bars combined with the softer springs work pretty darn well. I do, however, run Toyo R888s -- even on the street.
I run RA1's so its comparable. Just trying to get some opinions. I know a couple people who run auto-x with r888's and no rear bar and do fine so I'm thinking stock bars on the street would still be fun.
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Hey, you asked for an opinion. :-)

The guys running no rear bar are probably ASP cars running a big front bar, and high rate leaf springs. The big springs and the fact the leafs tie things together side-to-side will help them there.

You'll probably get about $500 for the T1 bars, and it'll cost you about $200 to get C5Z bars from a dealer or Gene Culley @ GM Parts House. Is $300 worth going back to a bunch more body roll? Your call. I'm happy I put on the bigger bars, even on the street.

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