aFE sway bars
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Le Mans Master
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aFE sway bars
I'm almost at the 1500 mile break in point for my Stingray and I'm ready to start tracking the car. After racing at NCM Motorpark (their cars, not mine), I did notice that the car was exceptional in the corners for a car running street tires (I'm fairly sure they went with the track alignment but didn't verify). I met an instructor who races at one of the tracks I like to go to who 1) drives the same car I use to race and 2) has raced the C8 at the track. She highly recommended the aFE sway bars which I can see changing this setup. Question is how it affects road manners. Last sway bar upgrade I did, I didn't really notice much on the road as far as harshness but I did notice more "noise" likely because of the changes to the endlinks. Anyone have any observations about the aFE sway bars on the road?
2024 Stingray with Z51 and MSRC. Not meant to be a record breaker on the track. I told myself I wouldn't mod this out like my previous cars but when one mod seems to be this transformational... hard to at least not look into it, right?
2024 Stingray with Z51 and MSRC. Not meant to be a record breaker on the track. I told myself I wouldn't mod this out like my previous cars but when one mod seems to be this transformational... hard to at least not look into it, right?
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From: Fulshear, TX
Not direct commentary regarding the aFe bars, but here's a link containing my feedback on the similar Eibach setup: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-swaybars.html
Both make quality components. Both are adjustable. Both include billet mounts and poly bushings. aFe's setup goes stiffer though, and I like how they include grease zerks on the mounts. Looking back, I probably should have done aFe's bar instead for that reason alone...
Both make quality components. Both are adjustable. Both include billet mounts and poly bushings. aFe's setup goes stiffer though, and I like how they include grease zerks on the mounts. Looking back, I probably should have done aFe's bar instead for that reason alone...
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Texas
Not direct commentary regarding the aFe bars, but here's a link containing my feedback on the similar Eibach setup: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-swaybars.html
Both make quality components. Both are adjustable. Both include billet mounts and poly bushings. aFe's setup goes stiffer though, and I like how they include grease zerks on the mounts. Looking back, I probably should have done aFe's bar instead for that reason alone...
Both make quality components. Both are adjustable. Both include billet mounts and poly bushings. aFe's setup goes stiffer though, and I like how they include grease zerks on the mounts. Looking back, I probably should have done aFe's bar instead for that reason alone...
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Fulshear, TX
For the road course, I agree that two is likely the best approach as both are adjustable to really fine tune your setup, especially as you step up to stickier tires. Most my experience revolves around street, drag, & auto-x which has different demands on the desirable handling characteristics. Happy to help in any way I can. The rear bar is an easy DIY install, while the front is a bit more involved.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Texas
For the road course, I agree that two is likely the best approach as both are adjustable to really fine tune your setup, especially as you step up to stickier tires. Most my experience revolves around street, drag, & auto-x which has different demands on the desirable handling characteristics. Happy to help in any way I can. The rear bar is an easy DIY install, while the front is a bit more involved.
Burning Brakes
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From: Ma
I went with the AFE bars but did coilovers at same time so hard to say what contribution of each was. Car is way better on road course. Running rears on softest setting and fronts on middle so slight shift in overall rear bar stiffness as far as stock front rear balance. They are a bit of a pain to install, at least the front is.
Le Mans Master
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Got it. I appreciate your feedback. I honestly had no intention of modifying this car but what I have experienced and seen. MSRC does a really awesome job, I think this would be a transparent mod on the street. Only time I think you will see this is on the turns. I appreciate your feedback!
