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Originally Posted by TheRealJA105
The handling effects are superior. I know you have slight sarcasm here, but you do preach OEM a little too hard sometimes. OEM is a compromise plain and simple of price/reliability/comfort/performance. Sometimes when going aftermarket you have to do a little extra work. I'm sure BMR didn't test these to the extent we are on the track. They will probably get mad at me for this thread, but it is a real problem for anyone tracking their bars and i think they should hire me as a test driver 
Pretty sure my solution is going to work, but i did drive it last night and it was still rattling. So i think i need to actually remove the bar from the car and grind the entire circumference of the bushing shoulder down for clearance.
Also another possible fix here that my friend was running (only for 2 trackdays so not proven yet as the normal bushings sometimes lasted 2 days) is another 32mm bushing set from Energy Suspension (who BMR uses) that uses a much smaller (less give) bushing and mount. I think it is this one https://energysuspension.com/energy-...mm?search=32mm With less bushing deflection the narrow bracket may be enough for the bushing to withstand the stresses.
Now that i am on their site looking at it, depending on dimensions these Mustang bushings look like they are wider and could be a perfect fit for the stock Camaro brackets. https://energysuspension.com/energy-...ch=32mm&page=2
Yeah BMR tried to sell me those as well and I didn't bite because they don't fix the problem. Badmojo bought those brackets and his still blew out because they aren't any wider. More surface area to support the bushing is needed to lower the stresses, which is why i am doing this with the stock bracket.
Perhaps you can cut the stock bushings off of the swaybar without ruining them, but they aren't removable. They are either bonded or glued on. |
Yep, you have rightly spotted a bit of sarcasm there
And i agree that OEM may offer a degree of compromise, which at times depends on a specific model. And hence some models absolutely do better with aftermarket parts for all out performance (such as your car).
Yet many folks dont realize, that many aftermarket parts, even those sold widely by big names, are conceived in somebody's garage and "tested" by a few willing amateurs getting parts for free.
To make matters worse, very few, if any, post about failures. So, good on you to post about your experience.
Who cares if BMR "gets mad at you"?! They took your money, haven't they? I say, they should now refund it prompty and willingly, or offer you a free fix asap. Clearly, they must be well aware of this issue?
Anyway, you may wish to try Strano perhaps? He's been making bars for a long time now. Dont know anything about his Camaro solutions per se, but his Vette bars have been solid and very popular based on feedback ive heard from many. He also tracks his car - as far as i recall. Mind you this was a few yrs back.
One way or another, hope you'll get it fixed soon. Cheers!