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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 08:56 PM
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ReSpeed Sway Bar

For those of you who have installed the bar... does it look like I need to trim some material on top of the bar at this location? It touches the chassis, but tt does seem to move fine.

If you all think I do need to trim can I see some pics of yours please?

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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 82FanTC
For those of you who have installed the bar... does it look like I need to trim some material on top of the bar at this location? It touches the chassis, but tt does seem to move fine.

If you all think I do need to trim can I see some pics of yours please?

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Pics to come after I've reinstalled, as it's not on the car at the moment, but I removed a significant amount of metal with an angle grinder.
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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Looking forward to seeing them.
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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I just beat that bit up a bit with a hammer. Kinda folded it, rounded it, threw some paint on it and all was good. I'm talking about the chassis, don't try to modify the bar itself.
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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I was hoping you would chime in! And yes of course I wasn't going to grind on/beat in the bar..lol
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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On my car I ground that seam down a little bit with a flap disc and painted it with some rustoleum. I have no pictures of it though.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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So just for anyone curious in the future I believe you should grind come metal away.

Here is a picture of how much I took out. The sway bar does not rub on the chassis at all.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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Yep, you can grind it off or just beat it with a hammer and kind of "fold" it over like I did. Pretty simple to do.

Have you had the chance to drive it yet? This is probably the most improvement any single piece of equipment will ever have on your car.
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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I used a grinder the fury of someone that wants his car back together. Came out pretty well.
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Kentetsu
Yep, you can grind it off or just beat it with a hammer and kind of "fold" it over like I did. Pretty simple to do.

Have you had the chance to drive it yet? This is probably the most improvement any single piece of equipment will ever have on your car.
Autocrossed yesterday. One word... amazing! A noticable improvement!!!
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 12:02 AM
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Autocrossed yesterday. One word... amazing! A noticable improvement!!!
Glad to hear you're happy with the product . Sorry I didn't join the party in regards of the adjustments needed.
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