Notices
ScoobyNet General General Subaru Discussion

2.0r Sway bars and handling

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 09:35 AM
  #1  
Dazz01's Avatar
Dazz01
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: NewZealand
Default 2.0r Sway bars and handling

Hello

I have a 2008 Impreza 2.0r and im wondering if a 08 wrx or sti (OEM or Aftermarket) rear sway bar will fit my car because I cant find much for my specific car. Because my NA subaru is not made for performance/handling as such, it has incredible understeer.

Also, what other mods would you consider to cure the understeer?
I still have the tires which the previous owner put on and they are not the best so I will try to pick up form Bridgestone RE003's shortly.

Cheers
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 11:10 AM
  #2  
alcazar's Avatar
alcazar
Scooby Regular
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 40,788
Likes: 30
From: Rl'yeh
Default

Sway bars are in the USA, we call them anti-roll bars.

Try putting a one size thicker on the rear, but LEAVE THE FRONT ALONE or you dial that understeer right back in.

Yes get decent tyres and think about a PROPER full geometry setup, NOT carried out at some tyre place or back-street joe's garage.
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 11:25 AM
  #3  
Dazz01's Avatar
Dazz01
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: NewZealand
Default

Originally Posted by alcazar
Sway bars are in the USA, we call them anti-roll bars.

Try putting a one size thicker on the rear, but LEAVE THE FRONT ALONE or you dial that understeer right back in.

Yes get decent tyres and think about a PROPER full geometry setup, NOT carried out at some tyre place or back-street joe's garage.
By geometry do you mean like a performance alignment?
A decent performance wheel alignment probably is a good idea.
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 05:04 PM
  #4  
dark_angel's Avatar
dark_angel
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 302
Likes: 0
From: Pontypool
Default

Hi
I have a 2006 (Hawkeye) 2.0 R Sport wagon with the original suspension (107000 miles old) and Falken ZE tyres and it handles quite well. It's got the original 16 inch wheels and is running the standard geometry setup.
If yours is the '08 hatchback version then I don't know much about it but if it's a Hawkeye I would suggest better tyres and better brakes before spending money on the anti roll bars.
Is there any play in the anti roll bar droplink bushes front and rear ? That maybe the issue.

Andy
Reply
Old Sep 7, 2016 | 03:25 AM
  #5  
Dazz01's Avatar
Dazz01
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: NewZealand
Default

Originally Posted by dark_angel
Hi
I have a 2006 (Hawkeye) 2.0 R Sport wagon with the original suspension (107000 miles old) and Falken ZE tyres and it handles quite well. It's got the original 16 inch wheels and is running the standard geometry setup.
If yours is the '08 hatchback version then I don't know much about it but if it's a Hawkeye I would suggest better tyres and better brakes before spending money on the anti roll bars.
Is there any play in the anti roll bar droplink bushes front and rear ? That maybe the issue.

Andy
Okay, I do have the 2008 one with the 17 inch wheels. I think the main issue right now is the tyres.
Reply
Old Sep 8, 2016 | 07:59 AM
  #6  
dark_angel's Avatar
dark_angel
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 302
Likes: 0
From: Pontypool
Default

What make are the tyres ?
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AudiMan
Subaru
2
Mar 28, 2016 10:12 AM




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 07:50 PM.