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Re: What test can I do to measure the effectiveness of the swaybar?
Posted by Dennis in Ottawa (more from Dennis in Ottawa) on Wed, 26 Sep 2001 14:05:04
In Reply to: Re: What test can I do to measure the effectiveness of the swaybar?, matthew, Wed, 26 Sep 2001 12:30:03
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In an empty parking lot, away from all light standards and other hazards and before you install the 'extra' sway bar, place some markers to define a 200 foot diameter circle. Drive at incrementally increasing speeds until the car looses its composure (do this only if you have decent tires that you are not afraid to push to their limits - if you are looking at better handling these should already be on your car!). Take note of ALL the conditions at the time of the test and the speed at which the car could not be held to the circle. Install the sway bar and repeat the test - pavement and ambient temperature as close to first test as possible, tire pressure exactly the same, same amount of fuel, same driver (i.e., same vehicle test weight) and have a go. If the sway bar is indeed keeping the inside wheels down you should see a difference in the break-away speed.
You might try this clockwise and counter clockwise - you will be faster in one direction!
Be careful out there and don't make any abrupt steering changes, be steady and smooth. Drivers have been known to 'roll' their cars doing this!
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