New Swaybars Poll
Le Mans Master
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From: Clouds Over California
Re: New Swaybars Poll (nevadacoin)
I have had T1, Z06, and F45 anti sway bars on my C5's. These are my opinions so don't take it personal. The F45 for me sucked! The Z06 are OK. The T1's I thought were great until I jumped in a car with Hotchkis bars. There is no equal to T1's but I got tired of them on the street..but boy they sure keep the tires planted. So I decided to try the BMR's. They are stiffer than the Hotchkis but not as stiff as the T1's. The BMR's are also almost 1/2 the price of T1's and Hotchkis bars. BMR has been making anti swaybars for years for F Body and now are doing C5's. For $340 + some change and an xtra $20 to powder coat any color...I can't see a better bar on the market. I will be trying them out real soon. Thanks Nate!
Here is a list of bars in order of rigidity
T1
BMR
Hotchkis
Z06
Z51
F45/Base
Here is a list of bars in order of rigidity
T1
BMR
Hotchkis
Z06
Z51
F45/Base
Melting Slicks
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From: Knoxville TN
Re: New Swaybars Poll (Shinobi'sZ)
Where can I get information on the BMR bars? I checked Nate's site and did not find any there. I have a set of Z51 bars now, and was looking for an upgrade
Thanks
Thanks
Team Owner
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From: Swansea IL
Re: New Swaybars Poll (nevadacoin)
Best bang for the buck has to be the OEM Z06 bars Ken Ficthner sells for about $230. Changed the character of my car, supple ride yet FLAT cornering. Now I can feel the tires give up way before the suspension/car does.
Tom
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Melting Slicks
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From: Webmaster Arizona
Re: New Swaybars Poll (AFVETTE)
AFVETTE's feedback makes alot of sense to me not being an autocross type of guy, but here is the BMR link..
http://www.lmperformance.com/810/4.html
http://www.lmperformance.com/810/4.html
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Chicagoland Illinois
Re: New Swaybars Poll (AFVETTE)
I just ordered the Z06 ('02) sway bars for my standard suspension...I heard good things about this set up from a friend...and Tom, you know who you are...it's your fault... :yesnod: :D :eek: :cool: :cheers: :chevy :seeya :flag
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From: TX
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Re: New Swaybars Poll (nevadacoin)
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=364314
imo- the bmr is your best option. im offering a money back guarantee on the bmr/xtreme bars because i have personally tried all the rest. base,z51, z06, t1 and hotchkis on my ride.
Nate
imo- the bmr is your best option. im offering a money back guarantee on the bmr/xtreme bars because i have personally tried all the rest. base,z51, z06, t1 and hotchkis on my ride.
Nate
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From: houston tx
Re: New Swaybars Poll (nevadacoin)
fwiw, I have a set of T1 bars on my 01 ZO6 which I use on the street as well as Texas World Speedway They are signigicantly stiffer than the stock ZO6 bars but the car corners very well on the track which is my main objective. I am usually the only one in the car so the ride quality is not so much an issue however my wife says its a little too stiff except when she is doing laps. I have been told that the complete T1 package will knock your teeth out on the street but the car will corner like its on rails. If you deceide to put the T1 bars on use the Z51 end links or better. I have found that putting some polyethylene ( strips from a coffee can lid works well ) between the bar and the bushings to prevent them from making a popping noise. Good Luck
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Texas
Re: New Swaybars Poll (nevadacoin)
I currently have the stock sway bars on my C5, so any of the above would be an improvement!
Waiting for the new sway bar kit from Xtreme to arrive :D
:cheers:
[Modified by SvenOdin, 7:35 PM 8/20/2002]
Waiting for the new sway bar kit from Xtreme to arrive :D
:cheers:
[Modified by SvenOdin, 7:35 PM 8/20/2002]
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: San Leandro California
Re: New Swaybars Poll (4stroke)
fwiw, I have a set of T1 bars on my 01 ZO6 which I use on the street as well as Texas World Speedway They are signigicantly stiffer than the stock ZO6 bars but the car corners very well on the track which is my main objective. I am usually the only one in the car so the ride quality is not so much an issue however my wife says its a little too stiff except when she is doing laps. I have been told that the complete T1 package will knock your teeth out on the street but the car will corner like its on rails. If you deceide to put the T1 bars on use the Z51 end links or better. I have found that putting some polyethylene ( strips from a coffee can lid works well ) between the bar and the bushings to prevent them from making a popping noise. Good Luck
:cheers:
Drifting
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From: Staten Island NY
Re: New Swaybars Poll (rschiltz)
I find that with the "base" FE1 suspension setup by changing to the Hotchkiss bars and installing Bilstein Sport shocks front and back, while leaving the stock spring in place, the ride improves 100%. The car rides as if on rail yet is not as jarring for everyday street driving as if I would have changed the springs as well, and I am a vert. Hope this helps.