Re: Sway bar combos (Auto-x)

["Jason Kendall" <jasonk@widomaker.com>]

Since the front sway bar is off, it might cause you to have more traction on
the exit of the turns while accelerating.  This in itself would improve
times greatly.  And maybe, you just might be driving better too.  I think
that makes one of the biggest differences...

-Jason
88 Scirocco 16v (thinking of removing front sway bar now)
98 GTI VR6





>Hey all, this one is out to all the racers/autocrossers out there regarding
>swaybar combinations.
>
>My question comes after a weekend of solo 1 at the 2 mile road course last
>weekend (first event of the season).  Basically my lap times were approx
>1:38-39 last year on race (well, R compound) tires.  Now I go out this
>weekend, and having only done 3 things to the car since last year; euro
>intake manifold, header and removed the front swaybar, and I'm shaving 2-3
>seconds off my best time of last year (and it was a pretty hot day too).
>And for an added bonus I'm on street tires (thanks to a corded right front
>race tire).
>
>So what do you guys think?  wasn't this Shine racing's trick, no front bar,
>big back bar and heavy springs or something?  the car still handles well,
>even with the front shocks softened up, stock rear bar, no front, I don't
>get any oversteer.
>
>any comments on the swaybar thang?
>
>Owen
>87 Scirocco 16v #38 CD-SS.
>http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/1571
>
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