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Blackjacket86 · 07-30-2013, 01:28 PM

I'm wanting to lower my RS an inch to clean up the lines and lower my center of gravity, but I'm curious about changing out the stock sway bars. I'm by no means an aggressive driver and tend to drive for fuel economy (hence the V6). I do plan on some horsepower gains in the future only because it's impossible for me to keep things stock. At what horsepower level would changing out your sway bars be recommended and what benefits have you all seen from changing them?

Dizzy82 · 07-30-2013, 02:35 PM

New sways will give you an immediate upgrade to vehicle stability from the get go.

JDP Sales · 07-30-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackjacket86

I'm wanting to lower my RS an inch to clean up the lines and lower my center of gravity, but I'm curious about changing out the stock sway bars. I'm by no means an aggressive driver and tend to drive for fuel economy (hence the V6). I do plan on some horsepower gains in the future only because it's impossible for me to keep things stock. At what horsepower level would changing out your sway bars be recommended and what benefits have you all seen from changing them?

Sway bars are by far one of the best suspension upgrades you can do for your car, especially on the V6. Even at stock power levels they will give you a dramatic improvement in handling and inspire more confidence in the turns.

I suggest checking out the Pfadt Sport sway stage II kit. Part # 1450011 This kit includes Front and rear sway bars as well as Lowering springs. By buying them together as a kit, you save a lot of cash.

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions or pricing.

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Tyler
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yzark99 · 08-18-2013, 10:59 PM

I replaced my stock front sway and end links with the OEM ZL1 parts. Night and day difference. There is an on ramp near me that used to be scary at 30 MPH due to body roll. I now take it at 50 without worrying about it.

mhog · 08-19-2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackjacket86

I'm wanting to lower my RS an inch to clean up the lines and lower my center of gravity, but I'm curious about changing out the stock sway bars. I'm by no means an aggressive driver and tend to drive for fuel economy (hence the V6). I do plan on some horsepower gains in the future only because it's impossible for me to keep things stock. At what horsepower level would changing out your sway bars be recommended and what benefits have you all seen from changing them?

You don't need to be an aggressive driver to feel the difference with aftermarket sway bars. The stock one's are very flimsy.

IneedAZ · 08-19-2013, 08:40 AM

I did the BMR Springs and Sways, Very nice improvement in Looks and Handling!!

BMR Sales · 08-19-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackjacket86

I'm wanting to lower my RS an inch to clean up the lines and lower my center of gravity, but I'm curious about changing out the stock sway bars. I'm by no means an aggressive driver and tend to drive for fuel economy (hence the V6). I do plan on some horsepower gains in the future only because it's impossible for me to keep things stock. At what horsepower level would changing out your sway bars be recommended and what benefits have you all seen from changing them?

Like everyone else said you don't have to be an aggressive driver to enjoy the benefits of a good set of aftermarket sway bars. The benefits can be seen on a completely factory car. You will notice a much more sure and responsive feel from the car with considerably less body roll. We offer the BMR sway bars (SB030) by themselves and also in a package with lowering springs.

If there is anyway we can help you out let me know.

Kyle

Rob@WretchedMS · 08-19-2013, 04:46 PM

Are you looking more for an improved feel, or an improved balance in the corners?

If you are not an aggressive driver then i will assume that you want an improved feel there are a number of things,

Front Swaybar and Links will help with that a lot
Radius Arm Bushings and Sub Frame Bushings will help a ton also.

Upgrading the rear swaybar will help with the feel a little, but it's mostly going to affect the balance (understeer/oversteer)

07-30-2013, 01:28 PM	#1
Blackjacket86 Death Before Dishonor Drives: 2011 Camaro RS 1968 Chevy C10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orem Posts: 20 View My Garage	Sway bars on a V6 RS I'm wanting to lower my RS an inch to clean up the lines and lower my center of gravity, but I'm curious about changing out the stock sway bars. I'm by no means an aggressive driver and tend to drive for fuel economy (hence the V6). I do plan on some horsepower gains in the future only because it's impossible for me to keep things stock. At what horsepower level would changing out your sway bars be recommended and what benefits have you all seen from changing them? __________________ 2011 Camaro RS M6 1986 K30 Custom Deluxe 454 TH400 1968 C10 400 700R4

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Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,383 View My Garage	New sways will give you an immediate upgrade to vehicle stability from the get go. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan coil overs, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Dynamat, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

08-18-2013, 10:59 PM	#4
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 986 View My Garage	I replaced my stock front sway and end links with the OEM ZL1 parts. Night and day difference. There is an on ramp near me that used to be scary at 30 MPH due to body roll. I now take it at 50 without worrying about it. __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats and Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: .

08-19-2013, 08:40 AM	#6
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2012 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,719 View My Garage	I did the BMR Springs and Sways, Very nice improvement in Looks and Handling!! __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona SRT 392

08-19-2013, 04:46 PM	#8
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,791	Are you looking more for an improved feel, or an improved balance in the corners? If you are not an aggressive driver then i will assume that you want an improved feel there are a number of things, Front Swaybar and Links will help with that a lot Radius Arm Bushings and Sub Frame Bushings will help a ton also. Upgrading the rear swaybar will help with the feel a little, but it's mostly going to affect the balance (understeer/oversteer)