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Old 01-09-09, 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by AM1
even after putting in the front and rear sway bars there is still body roll. better then stock but i would like to see less rolll still.
Stiffer Shock / Spring setup, should further help.

In any case , we shall see when i run 20k up front and 16 in the rear--if this helps or not ...
Old 01-09-09, 09:21 AM
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just bought the bar a few days ago, waiting for it to come in. also purchased the F-sport springs.

hopefully have them on in the next month or so....can't wait!
Old 01-09-09, 11:39 AM
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Anyone do a track day with the sways on yet? or noticed any inside wheel lift under hard driving?
Old 01-09-09, 04:48 PM
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I finally got my F-sport rear sway bar installed today (during 10k service). There is a noticeable difference, but I would not say it's "night and day". Cornering at any speed is definitely flatter, and steering seems a bit more direct (although this could be placebo). Worth doing though, IMO.

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Old 01-22-09, 01:32 PM
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After "living" with the F-sport rear sway bar for awhile, I revise my previous opinion and say it does offer a significant improvement. If I had to assign a numerical value, I'd say it's a 30% improvement in body roll when cornering.

A bit off topic but the TSIB low-dust brake pads are much better as well, and I can finally come to a complete stop without a jerk at the end.
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when you install the sways will you be able to see it under your car or is there a cover on the bottom?
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You will be able to see it
Old 01-23-09, 11:05 PM
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Just wondering, my friend had his front and rear f-sport sways installed at the dealership but the color of the sways are black...I thought it was supposed to be a blue colored sways. Are there black colored f-sport sways? i wouldnt think the dealership would put in some other sways in there.
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Stock sways are black, but the f-sport ones are blue. Maybe your friend had them powder coated?

Well i was in Santa Cruz last weekend and was heading home around 3am. I went through highway 17 a bit faster than usual. All i can say is, they are the best! This is a most have for those who wants to have a little fun!
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Just ordered some today. Front and rear for the 250! Will be installing these with the F-sport shocks only. Cant wait to see how it turns out.
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where in CA are you? highway 17 will be a good road to test it out. Only during hours where no one is around. like 3 am
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as many of you who got the f-sport sway bars installed on your IS x50. Today i had mine installed on stock sport suspension IS 350 and i have to say i did notice a significant improvement in body roll. plus i got the f-sport instake and exhaust installed as well.

So overall i enjoy driving my car around town on the back roads testing the handling and the sound of the intake and exhaust.
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Originally Posted by 2slow
where in CA are you? highway 17 will be a good road to test it out. Only during hours where no one is around. like 3 am
Im in Southern Cal. Ortega hwy is the fun one around here. I think I am going to do a before and after run!
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Yeah..lucky so cal has no crazy hill like us in norcal. Can't even drive without scrappinggggg!!
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We dont have hills, but we sure do have crappy roads filled with potholes

Socal roads only get interesting between Orange County and San diego. There are many twisties, just not well known because no one lives out there


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