rear end used to skip out when hitting bumps but
09-12-2003, 05:39 PM
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Le Mans Master
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rear end used to skip out when hitting bumps but
now that i installed the rear 3/4 sway bar on it it doesnt do it anymore i took it to work today and hit every bump i could and its fine it used to shoot the back end out and sometimes get a little scary at times.Swapping to the 1 1/8 front and 3/4 rear really tightened this car up,handling is a ton better and it even rides better.Now i need to order my new vb&p rear spring and bilstien shocks.
09-12-2003, 06:49 PM
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Melting Slicks
Re: rear end used to skip out when hitting bumps but (patsnitrovette)
Did your car have a factory rear sway bar ? My car doesn't have one - a modification I've been thinking about. (along with smart struts)
[Modified by 71coupe, 6:50 PM 9/12/2003]
[Modified by 71coupe, 6:50 PM 9/12/2003]
09-12-2003, 06:53 PM
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Le Mans Master
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Re: rear end used to skip out when hitting bumps but (71coupe)
no i didnt have one from the factory and it made a big difference,im very happy with the results.
09-12-2003, 08:34 PM
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Melting Slicks
Re: rear end used to skip out when hitting bumps but (patsnitrovette)
now that i installed the rear 3/4 sway bar on it it doesnt do it anymore i took it to work today and hit every bump i could and its fine it used to shoot the back end out and sometimes get a little scary at times.Swapping to the 1 1/8 front and 3/4 rear really tightened this car up,handling is a ton better and it even rides better.Now i need to order my new vb&p rear spring and bilstien shocks.
09-12-2003, 08:58 PM
#5
Safety Car
Re: rear end used to skip out when hitting bumps but (patsnitrovette)
Sounds cool pat. Be carefull now. The car may feel so good now but be kinda unpredictable. You could push it to the limit without even knowing it, then go a bit to far and suddenly around she goes. I really wanna autocross mine sometime so I know how it feels when to the limit and beyond. Im afraid to push it too much on the street. The street is not a good place to find these things out in my opinion.
09-12-2003, 08:59 PM
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Safety Car
Re: rear end used to skip out when hitting bumps but (patsnitrovette)
I have the VBP advanced street and slalom kit and am just as happy with it. It's similar to yours BTW. :D
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09-12-2003, 09:08 PM
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Re: rear end used to skip out when hitting bumps but (patsnitrovette)
Glad to hear your new sway bar is working well. Looks like you got a "right sized" rear sway bar. :D :D
To all those adding a rear sway bar - talk to the vendor, and tell them the intended use of the car, the type of front and rear suspension (existing spring rates and existing sway bar size) If the vendor is good, like Guldstrand or Vette Brakes, they will come up with a rear sway bar that is "right sized" for your car. You don't want to "super size" the rear sway bar - it will throw the oversteer / understeer characteristics all out of whack! In this case bigger isn't better!
:skep: :steering: :skep:
To all those adding a rear sway bar - talk to the vendor, and tell them the intended use of the car, the type of front and rear suspension (existing spring rates and existing sway bar size) If the vendor is good, like Guldstrand or Vette Brakes, they will come up with a rear sway bar that is "right sized" for your car. You don't want to "super size" the rear sway bar - it will throw the oversteer / understeer characteristics all out of whack! In this case bigger isn't better!
:skep: :steering: :skep:
09-12-2003, 09:37 PM
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Re: rear end used to skip out when hitting bumps but (patsnitrovette)
What lb spring are you looking for? I have a brand new (20 miles) VBP 360 lb spring. Could save you some money. Email jpatrick@firststep.net
09-12-2003, 10:12 PM
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Re: rear end used to skip out when hitting bumps but (Jvette73)
Good tires and the right suspension is a must for a large rear sway-bar! Ask me how I know. :D I have a solid link 7/8" Rancho rear sway and I can gaurantee that hard non sticky tires do not work well with it! The bar tries really hard to keep the car flat, but something has to give, and it is usually the rear tires. I can't tell you how many times I nearly did 360's by diving into a corner and trying to apply a little too much power. Wet weather, forget about it!
I finally took it off, and the car handles a lot more predictably. I'm going with another sway-bar, but it will be a stock size 5/8" bar maybe a 3/4", with some really sticky tires and a good spring.
I finally took it off, and the car handles a lot more predictably. I'm going with another sway-bar, but it will be a stock size 5/8" bar maybe a 3/4", with some really sticky tires and a good spring.
09-12-2003, 10:18 PM
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Race Director
Re: rear end used to skip out when hitting bumps but (Smokehouse69)
Must be reason they didn't install them on some cars
09-13-2003, 08:10 AM
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Le Mans Master
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Re: rear end used to skip out when hitting bumps but (jpatrick636)
How much are you looking for the spring?I was thinking about the 360 for mine.Also im sure ponce i switch to 17"'s in december itll get even better.Jvette were still trying to set a date when i come down there for my aunt so ill email you when i know so we can meet up.
[Modified by patsnitrovette, 8:15 AM 9/13/2003]
[Modified by patsnitrovette, 8:15 AM 9/13/2003]
09-13-2003, 08:44 AM
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Team Owner
Re: rear end used to skip out when hitting bumps but (patsnitrovette)
Well, Pat, should have asked for more money on those bars eh??? :D :D
funny you mention that specific test I unfortunately have readily available to me in this neighborhood, around the block in one area there are a series of speed bump/rumble strips....4 of the near each corner on that block...and the effect is if you have maybe 20 mph of speed turning the corners, the car really reacts on the strips....small bumps to be irritating, but larger than just a rumble strip...maybe an inch high and 5 inches wide....
well anyway, with my bars on, I had to really watch the wheel as the rear wanted to come around really quick....I mean it really cut out...
now without the bars, it's not quite to devilish....same speeds....
and my comment is the roads around here are crappy anyway, so I fail to see the need for rumble strips/bumps...as it's a natural part of the roads anyway....
GENE
funny you mention that specific test I unfortunately have readily available to me in this neighborhood, around the block in one area there are a series of speed bump/rumble strips....4 of the near each corner on that block...and the effect is if you have maybe 20 mph of speed turning the corners, the car really reacts on the strips....small bumps to be irritating, but larger than just a rumble strip...maybe an inch high and 5 inches wide....
well anyway, with my bars on, I had to really watch the wheel as the rear wanted to come around really quick....I mean it really cut out...
now without the bars, it's not quite to devilish....same speeds....
and my comment is the roads around here are crappy anyway, so I fail to see the need for rumble strips/bumps...as it's a natural part of the roads anyway....
GENE
09-13-2003, 10:20 AM
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Le Mans Master
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Re: rear end used to skip out when hitting bumps but (jpatrick636)
Gene it was a great deal and i appreciate it,they worked out great for what i wanted.jpatrick im iming you back.
09-13-2003, 03:50 PM
#15
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Re: rear end used to skip out when hitting bumps but (patsnitrovette)
in the recent years i noticed my car doing the same, don't know why it would start, i think i'll start out with 4 wheel alinement first, where could i get one of these rear sway bars? could you post a pic of yours..
09-13-2003, 04:35 PM
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Le Mans Master
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Re: rear end used to skip out when hitting bumps but (madvette74)
i got mine from mrvette(gene ) used but it came vette brake products,just do a search under vette brake products and there website will come up.
09-13-2003, 06:27 PM
#17
Team Owner
Re: rear end used to skip out when hitting bumps but (patsnitrovette)
Dayum, Pat, that rear bar had a gold finish on it, so that must be worth more money....how about you send along another check??? :D :D
Gotta charge extra for the gold plating...NO???
GENE
Gotta charge extra for the gold plating...NO???
GENE
09-14-2003, 04:55 PM
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Le Mans Master
Re: rear end used to skip out when hitting bumps but (Smokehouse69)
Smokehouse - go with the 5/8" rear bar - much smoother and predictable.
[Modified by flynhi, 3:56 PM 9/14/2003]
[Modified by flynhi, 3:56 PM 9/14/2003]
