r/rallycross • u/shatlking • Oct 15 '24
Question Thicker/stiffer sway bar?
After crawling under my 08 WRX hatch, I was grabbing the rear sway bar and it felt like the bushings may be on their way out, not to mention the rust and paint peeling. I’ve already been looking into new struts/coils, but I’m now thinking maybe some new sway bars wouldn’t hurt. But, for Rallycross, should I run a thicker/stiffer sway bar, or something with more give? I’d assume a thicker sway bar would be beneficial, as the car would resist body roll without losing too much suspension travel (if any). I’m already in Mod All, so anything goes really.
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u/pdarkfred Oct 15 '24
Depends on the surface.
I keep mine disconnected and ziptied up out of the way. I've been running no sways for a few seasons now but always have the option. If there is a rough course and you need more compliance it's perfect to leave them off, if it becomes hard packed and flat then the sways are an option to reconnect (one or both).
Just change one thing at a time and see how it plays with your driving style and the surface you're racing on, rinse and repeat.