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    Posted: December/21/09 at 9:46am
I'm looking to upgrade my rear sway bar on my 2003 MCS. I'm going to be doing a lot of autocross and track days with it. I was looking at the H-Sport 25 mm bar. Is that going to be too big? Would something like the Alta 22 mm bar be better? I'm looking more for performance more than anything so I'm ok with the ride not being the best.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote phydeaux Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/21/09 at 12:50pm
Is the H-Sport the 25mm hollow?  Reports are that the 25mm hollow is the same performance upgrade as the 22mm solid, but at significantly lower weight.

Also, if you're going to be doing a lot of auto-x, an upgrade to your rear sway may take you out of stock class, if that's a concern.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Wildfamily Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/21/09 at 11:10pm
Yes, I believe Phydeaux is correct on the hollow vs. solid comparison. Also it's worth getting one that has some adjustability. I have the Alta and started out on the middle setting. I eventually moved up to the stiffest setting. Either way it had a very positive impact on the handling of the car. Probably the best overall improvement for the $ I've spent other than the coilovers. It really eliminates the tendancy for the car to push through the corners and makes it much more neutral. On the stiffest setting you can even induce a little oversteer in the corners.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote craigsmiller Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/22/09 at 4:12am
I've had the H-Sport 25mm sway bar installed for a year or so now; it IS hollow, considerably lighter that the OEM bar, and it's also adjustable.  I have nothing to compare it to, but it's much better than the stock bar (which I still have, if anybody wants one).
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Yeah, I'm not looking to stay in a stock class.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote kenru Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/24/09 at 11:59pm
I too am running an H-Sport 25mm sway bar, and have been for 4-1/2 years.  I like it!  It has 3 adjustment positions for the most flexability (I'm running mine in the middle after having tried the softest setting).  It also has zerk fittings on the bushing brackets so it can be greased if/when the bushings get noisy.  And, it is lite.   Oh yea, I track my Mini too...


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As long as you don't install the 19mm, you'll be good to go!

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