Is a front sway bar really neccesary?

Shep 1.8T · 04-01-2004, 07:42 PM

I may be completely wrong here, but with a rear sway bar the understeer is greatly reduced, wouldn't adding a front one almost counter what you are trying to accomplish with one in the rear?

fastdream · 04-02-2004, 06:52 AM

Shine Racing Service tends to preach against front sway bars, especially on vw's.

From their website:

"* Volkswagens have between 65-70% of their weight over their front wheels which causes understeer. Larger front sway bars cause more understeer and unload the inside front wheel during hard cornering resulting in wheelspin. This is a major handicap, especially when autocrossing. Shine Racing suspensions are designed to minimize understeer and increase grip."

Check them out, srsvw.com

04-02-2004, 06:52 AM	#2
fastdream Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,151	that's the rumor. Some race without a front sway bar at all. Shine Racing Service tends to preach against front sway bars, especially on vw's. From their website: "* Volkswagens have between 65-70% of their weight over their front wheels which causes understeer. Larger front sway bars cause more understeer and unload the inside front wheel during hard cornering resulting in wheelspin. This is a major handicap, especially when autocrossing. Shine Racing suspensions are designed to minimize understeer and increase grip." Check them out, srsvw.com

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