Has anyone driven a Z without a rear sway bar?
07-27-2005, 02:37 PM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Layton, UT
Posts: 788
Has anyone driven a Z without a rear sway bar?
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
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
07-27-2005, 08:03 PM
#2
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 215
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?
07-28-2005, 01:08 AM
#3
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: squwamton
Posts: 1,046
hey i was just look though ebay 280zx when i seen this 
not to spendy
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/79-80...89226470QQrdZ1
not to spendyhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/79-80...89226470QQrdZ1
07-29-2005, 10:17 AM
#7
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Layton, UT
Posts: 788
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
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
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BRAAP
FS: 240Z,260Z,280Z & 280ZX (70-83)
1
04-12-2010 03:09 PM
Bookmarks
