CAMARO6 - View Single Post - Which of these sway bar setups makes the most sense for me?

CYN_CRVR · 05-19-2023, 04:16 PM

Current setup:
- 1LT V6
- GMPP lowering suspension springs and shocks
- stock FE2 sway bars
- 19x10 square wheel setup with Conti ECS tires (not on the car yet, but coming soon)

Use case: aggressive street driving on low- and high-speed canyon roads with a wide range of surface qualities. I might also go to an occasional HPDE, but I won't ever move to a tire significantly more sticky than the Conti ECS or Michelin PS4S.

Handling preference: mild understeer at the limit, with the ability to transition to throttle-induced oversteer.

Objective: to upgrade sway bars for sharper steering and increased roll resistance, but not go so stiff that the car can't handle mid-corner bumps.

I have an order in for the Hotchkis front+rear kit, but it's backordered for two months which has allowed me to consider alternatives, including:
1) BMR adjustable front + FE3 rear
2) BMR adjustable front + FE4 rear
3) BMR adjustable front+rear
4) just wait for Hotchkis

Any opinions? Most sway bar specs seem to present rates relative to FE3, but since I'm starting with FE2 I don't have a good sense as to how much stiffer they'll feel for me.

05-19-2023, 04:16 PM	#1
CYN_CRVR Drives: 2023 RS Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 131	Which of these sway bar setups makes the most sense for me? Current setup: - 1LT V6 - GMPP lowering suspension springs and shocks - stock FE2 sway bars - 19x10 square wheel setup with Conti ECS tires (not on the car yet, but coming soon) Use case: aggressive street driving on low- and high-speed canyon roads with a wide range of surface qualities. I might also go to an occasional HPDE, but I won't ever move to a tire significantly more sticky than the Conti ECS or Michelin PS4S. Handling preference: mild understeer at the limit, with the ability to transition to throttle-induced oversteer. Objective: to upgrade sway bars for sharper steering and increased roll resistance, but not go so stiff that the car can't handle mid-corner bumps. I have an order in for the Hotchkis front+rear kit, but it's backordered for two months which has allowed me to consider alternatives, including: 1) BMR adjustable front + FE3 rear 2) BMR adjustable front + FE4 rear 3) BMR adjustable front+rear 4) just wait for Hotchkis Any opinions? Most sway bar specs seem to present rates relative to FE3, but since I'm starting with FE2 I don't have a good sense as to how much stiffer they'll feel for me.