ST vs. Progress Rear Sway Bar

Hey AMERIKAN,

There are some 3-year-old pictures and description in the member’s section under DB1-R81. The car is constantly under going lightening and revisions so I don’t even have any current engine bay pictures but here is the most recent picture under the hood.

Sorry if you find a spot of drool on your engine.:stuck_out_tongue:

Originally posted by GSpeedR

Jonna: I finally got a torque wrench and floor jack. My god, things are so much easier.

I told you Chris. :stuck_out_tongue:

How have things been going with you? I haven’t heard from you in a while, and I know you are probably busy with school. I just ordered the majority of my brake setup. Drop me a line sometime, as I plan on building my car slowly but surely just for STS!

Jonna: yeah, school has been hell. I’ll probably be around a bit more now that I’m not studying 24/7. What’s new with you?

I contacted Uof M’s Formula SAE team and I will definitely be joining. Maybe we’ll compete against each other, hehe.

What kind of brake setup did you order?

:gotpics: think i may ditch the s/t…

Wow, old thread. Anyway, I’ll try to get some pics tonight.

After reading the other thread, I’m a bit confused. What do you want to see pictures of?
-nino

just the subframe mounting. i think i get the gist of it, but pics would make better confirmation. exhaust clearance would be nice too.

Cool. I’ll try to get some pics for you soon. I was going to last night, but then I remembered that the car I was going to take pictures of has the bar off right now(in beween projects). When I reinstall the bar, I’ll get some pics.
-nino

DP:D

Originally posted by Nino
Cool. I’ll try to get some pics for you soon. I was going to last night, but then I remembered that the car I was going to take pictures of has the bar off right now(in beween projects). When I reinstall the bar, I’ll get some pics.
-nino

Originally posted by Speeddaddy
[B]here is some pics of dave’s (mugendaxsi) setup as examples if marc’s pic’s are not up from the search (old post).

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I’m blind, I’m blind, so much bling!!! :smiley:

Hmmm, he’s not using the top bolt at all? Or was that pic taken before it was installed?
-nino

OT: I’m looking at getting a MIG welder and can’t seem to decide on the Lincoln SP135 or the Hobart Handler 135. Which one would you get to weld things like this joint?

Originally posted by SE-37K
OT: I’m looking at getting a MIG welder and can’t seem to decide on the Lincoln SP135 or the Hobart Handler 135. Which one would you get to weld things like this joint?

good choices as both are great. you cant go wrong with miller/hobart/lincoln. the hobart is cheaper, but i say go with the lincoln since they are widely used (what shop doesnt have a lincoln around here), easier to find around here- which includes parts/consumables.
home depot carries the 135t, but they call it the 3200 HD. i believe it was $437.

hobart has a pretty active forum http://www.hobartwelders.com/mboard/showthread.php?threadid=729&highlight=lincoln

heres a startup forum im gonna try and post articles on http://www.finishingforums.com

Thanks for the input.

hmm…some good info. Looks like I still have some thinking to do…

Just installed my progress 22mm RSB and it was very well worth it. Very easy install. I used a smaller drill bit than recommended, and the included bolts/nuts/washers for the top bolts and it seems secure. I am still going to get the bracket welded even thou many have had good luck without, the extra insurance cant hurt :slight_smile:

Very happy with this bar, the car rotates very very well now even at low speed cornering!

I’m running Tein SS 504/336 (custom) w/ front pillowball mounts, stock front swaybar (for now…), progress 22mm rear sway, energy suspension master kit (still gotta install fronts sunday), prothane trailing arm bushings. Still have front sway, compensator arm bushings, rear upper control arm bushings, skunk2 pro front camber kit, tie bars, and traction bars to go :slight_smile: