I'm curious how this will affect handling. I've run into two problems concerning my rear bar ...

1) The driver side end links broke off in my hand when I was taking it off a while back. So, that's one more thing I'd have to spring for, unless it can wait until I get a suspension package.
2) When I installed my exhaust UNDER the diff and suspension, I didn't have the bar installed, and therefore have no room for it. I've got a fat, 2.5" pipe and hanger right in the way.

My old '79 Rx7 passed inspection without a rear bar, so I'm not worried about failing the visual, I'm mostly concerned about handling. Will no bar make the car ***-happy? Or will it be the opposite [less twitchy freeway ride], like my Rx7?

All input, questions, comments, beligerant statements are welcomed, and much thanks in advance!

-Dave-O

 

In theory you will get more rear grip without a rear bar. Would depend to some degree on the general condition of the suspension, but I have no experience with ZX's. Why not take it for a drive and see what you think?

 

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I dont know about other states, but in NC cars are not required to have a rear sway bar to pass inspection.

 

Maybe he means inspection at race events.

 

Oh... Well in that case, my bad. haha

 

I appreciate the input guys!

I would take it for a drive, but seeing as she's not registered or insured, and has no clutch ... yeah.

I figured, if anything, that I would have more grip back there. I guess I'll just keep it off until I pass inspection, then mod my exhaust to clear the bar when its installed.

Eventually, I plan on a nice set of Suspension Techniques sway bars, Urethane bushings, and a Tokico or Eibach spring/strut combo. But that's a ways off, given the financial situation.

Again, thanks for the input guys!
-Dave-O

 

Usually if you drop the rear bar then the handling would benefit from heavier rear springs.

But, the joys of sorting out a ZX are still to come for me, s30 yes.