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Suspension Rear Swaybar - RSpeed or H-Sport?

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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:38 PM
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Rear Swaybar - RSpeed or H-Sport?

I have a 2003 MCS with various mods, including H-Sport springs, Flik Wasp wheels, and non-runflats (Toyo Proxes 4). Any thoughts/comparison of these two bars? For anyone with personal experience, I'd like to hear from you with positive and/or negative thoughts.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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They're both excellent bars. The H-Sport is the lightweight one, and the RSpeed is light on the wallet. You choose.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 03:45 PM
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Rear Sway Bar

I also have a 2003 Blk/Blk MCS and I went with the H Sport rear sway bar. I purchased it from Randy at Webb Motorsports. I like the H Sport the best because this is the only sway bar that has grease fittings. I have mine set on the middle position which I believe is the best setting for street use.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 02:51 AM
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I got the H-Sport competition front and rear sway bars.. made a hell of a difference if I may add.

it stopped that stupid understeer dead in its tracks
corner speeds are higher even though I have crappy tires and the stock springs.

the price is right for what you get.. go for it:smile:
 
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 09:36 AM
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Can't speak for the RSpeed, but the H-Sport is a great, high quality piece. I love the adjustability, grease fittings and especially that it's lightweight.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 09:45 AM
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are the h-sports lighter than stock?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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I got the RDR bar from Helix and it's fantastic.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2004 | 12:20 PM
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How about H&R?>
 
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Old Dec 31, 2004 | 04:48 PM
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The RDR bar is also good, though I can't say that for the H&R. Their biggest is only a 19mm rear bar, which isn't stiff enough for the MCS and serious performance driving or competition.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryephile
The RDR bar is also good, though I can't say that for the H&R. Their biggest is only a 19mm rear bar, which isn't stiff enough for the MCS and serious performance driving or competition.
On my MCS with stock suspension what can I expect with the addition of the RSPEED 22MM rear sway? what position should I start with?
 
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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The RDR bar is also good, though I can't say that for the H&R. Their biggest is only a 19mm rear bar, which isn't stiff enough for the MCS and serious performance driving or competition.
The 19mm bars are perfect for auto-x but for track use you will want to go with a thicker bar as well as a thicker front.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by minispilot
The 19mm bars are perfect for auto-x but for track use you will want to go with a thicker bar as well as a thicker front.
What about regular street use?
 
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