Sways Bars....Not good? (longish)

["Mark Radelow" <rpcprod@hotmail.com>]

I just got an email from a good friend of mine who works for Toyota 
Motorsport in Germany.  He drive's a Celica (All-Trac Turbo) and I have 
been corresponding with him regarding the suspension for my car. 
Basically he pointed out that the only advantage of sway bars is that 
turn in response is better.  As far as handling is concerned they make 
it worse because the bars transfer more weight to the outside wheels in 
turns.  The suspension he is running on his car which was specifically 
built and designed by Toyota Motorsport runs with the stock swaybars.  
Which (he mentioned) are not all that stiff.  A lot of the turnin 
response has been increase by the better springs and shocks.  So what do 
you all think?  This kind of reminds of the Shine Setup.  They only 
upgrade the rear swaybar.  But that is also bad because one day when you 
aren't paying attention you're rear end will decide to swap ends with 
the front.  Opinions?

Mark Radelow
VW Jetta Homepage
http://jetta.aosi.net


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