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celicarace
02-04-2008, 08:15 PM
Which would work better for the race track?

I would think Eibach is leading in someway, but Hotchkis makes 2 "types" of sway bars. Suspension Techniques only makes the rear. I'm not sure which would work better for the race track.

Any help is appreciated.
neological
02-04-2008, 08:29 PM
Both the suspension techniques and the hotchkis race bar are fine. the hotchkis one is just hollow (which makes it arguably stiffer) and slightly more expensive.
celicarace
02-05-2008, 08:33 AM
Alright. I was leaning towards Hotchkis anyways, just wanted a bit more info. Thanks.
MicaCeli
02-05-2008, 09:12 AM
I would go with them also since they have fantastic customer service.
ekindbest
02-05-2008, 02:42 PM
hotchkis all the way
Punkers7465
02-05-2008, 03:39 PM
the hotchkis one is just hollow (which makes it arguably stiffer) and slightly more expensive.
How does that work I'm confused?
celicarace
02-05-2008, 05:15 PM
How does that work I'm confused?

It's like a hockey stick in a way.
Punkers7465
02-05-2008, 06:47 PM
I still dont get it... I'm not saying I dont believe it, I just dont understand.

Neological? somebody?
ghet2_gts
02-05-2008, 09:40 PM
hotch
Joey03_VVT-I
02-05-2008, 09:58 PM
hotchkis all the way
I agree! HOTCHKIS ftw. :headbang:
Punkers7465
02-06-2008, 07:51 PM
Both the suspension techniques and the hotchkis race bar are fine. the hotchkis one is just hollow (which makes it arguably stiffer) and slightly more expensive.

did some research and apparently hollow sways Are Not as stiff as and equal diameter solid bar. But apparently (if engineered correctly) a larger diameter hollow sway bar can provide the same stiffness as a smaller diameter solid bar while still weighing less.

Which of the bars would be the best for the track? Hotchis competition sways are your best bet. John Hotchis is very passionate about racing and it shows in his products.
neological
02-07-2008, 07:13 AM
http://www.newcelica.org/forums/showthread.php?t=256563&highlight=hollow+swaybar
Punkers7465
02-07-2008, 07:55 AM
the hotchkis one is just hollow (which makes it arguably stiffer) and slightly more expensive.

Hollow bars and solid ones have similar rigidity (it is usually argued that hollow ones have slightly worse torsional rigidity but better weight)

?
neological
02-07-2008, 08:44 AM
Arguably stiffer. Some people claim they are stiffer. Some people claim they're not. I'm not claiming either or I'm just explaining the major defenses of the hollow bar.