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5/19/2008
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Description:
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.....MINI USES A REAR SWAY BAR THAT IS SIMPLY TOO SMALL FOR PERFORMANCE DRIVING.
.....To make the problem even worse, us spec cars have smaller sway bar than similar models sold elsewhere in the world. The key to making your car turn better comes from replacement of the rear sway bar
By increasing the diameter and leverage, more cornering force is applied to the outside wheels. Thus forcing the car to "turn-in" better. Additionally reducing sway also increases the contact patch of the rear tires.
The Alta Performance™ rear sway bar goes one step further than simply making the bar bigger. Although size is increased , Alta has added the flexibility of changing the bars leverage with 2 different end link attachment points. This allows the end user to custom tailor the way his or her car handles.
The Alta Performance™ rear sway bar is available in both a 19mm and a 22mm dia. bar. The street enthusiast will enjoy a 19mm upgrade to improve cornering in ordinary driving conditions. Race and hard line drivers will enjoy the 22mm sway bar option as an aggressive, forceful sway bar for excellent cornering and turn in during hard cornering.
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Keywords:
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Alta, Swaybar, 19mm, 22mm
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Web site:
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http://www.altaminiperformance.com/
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OldRick
6th Gear
Registered: October 2005
Posts: 1233
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Review Date: 1/8/2006
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 3
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Mediocre bushings will eventually squeak. Welded bar ends are more prone to failure than forged - that's why every quality vendor's sway bar is single-piece with forged bar-ends.
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mnimniac
2nd Gear
Registered: February 2006
Location: Snellville, GA
Posts: 55
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Review Date: 4/24/2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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handles quite well, took it on the dragon and performed great.
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Cons:
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needed 2 people to install.
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22mm sway bar install was not bad though i needed help.
the drive is a great improvement. on the dragon it handled much better than expected.
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rjtrout2000
5th Gear
Registered: December 2006
Posts: 626
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Review Date: 8/27/2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Excellent performance upgrade, modest price
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Cons:
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Bit of a lengthy install
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Overall, I have been very impressed with the difference in performance from stock to the 19mm sway. I have seen a definite change in the handling and feel of the car. With the newfound crispness, I have officially found the sweetspot for my daily driven mini cooper.
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r56mini
6th Gear
Registered: March 2007
Location: Northpole
Posts: 1937
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Review Date: 10/17/2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Improved handling
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Cons:
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possible squeaks
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It is a vast improvement over stock 17mm. I have been driving around with the 19mm in the middle setting and it makes the car handle corners like no other. No car can keep up with me anymore. I can't wait to try it out in the stiffest setting on the track next spring!
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minibeel
Coordinator :: PDX MINI
Registered: June 2005
Location: within an arm's reach of my M4
Posts: 357
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Review Date: 10/18/2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Better handling, adjustable, simple installment
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Cons:
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Sqeeky bushings, makes me want to speed
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Excellent product! The customer service was top-notch when I had questions. The car pushes far less; it's neutral and the 19mm bar is at middle setting. This bar pairs well with other suspension mods.
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AndyW318
1st Gear
Registered: February 2007
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 25
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Review Date: 11/15/2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Performance is Excellent
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Cons:
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I would have preferred a black bar, red is pretty bright.
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19mm here too with no other suspension mods. I'm using the middle hole. The car will now rotate on lift throttle hard cornering, but only when pushed very hard. I'll probably experiment with the stiffest setting on track days. I'm very happy with the changes to the handling. Even my wife noticed the change when she drove it.
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bdog1
1st Gear
Registered: February 2006
Posts: 49
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Review Date: 3/19/2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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handling improvements
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Cons:
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some hassle to install (but worth it!)
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I've been running the 21mm for a year. Helps get around a corner by reducing understeer. Unlike other comments mine was squeeky at first, but went away, never to return. Run it full stiff right off the bat!
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Canvasmonkey
1st Gear
Registered: March 2007
Location: Margaritaville
Posts: 45
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Review Date: 5/19/2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Improved handling & looks
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Cons:
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Pain in the a$$ install
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Solid piece, this bar rocks. Yes, it's that good. It looks good and performs even better. Running mine in the middle hole, which is a little harsh for a daily driver but it does what I want it to. Install was a wee bit more involved, and wasn't expecting to have to remove sub frame bolts to get that baby through. No squeaks yet either. Overall a good deal though!
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