CMF_Yom
» CMF Member
Well today with the help of Alex B (or should I say I sat back and supervised - i swear I'll do it myself next time.. just had to let alex show me how to do it!) I fitted up his apparently 'borked' swaybar to the rear of charlotte.
First impressions:-
alex: "Oh my god, it fits with minimal pain!?!?!"
Me: "mmmm shiney"
Problems encountered. Either the swaybar has been manufactured incorrectly or it is 100% true and just not sitting quite right because I'm currently using the standard panhard rod.
It wasnt really a problem previously but I see now that I really have to buy one.
Anyway it is currently on soft settings and at first I really coudln't tell the difference. However I do have a few things I need to fix up and install before I can give a PROPER opinion on the change in handling dynamics of the Micra. Keep in mind I also have power steering which makes a HUUUUUUUGE difference to how hard and fast you can push the car...
But ignoring that, I immediately noticed the difference in the stability of the car at 60km/hr. Much more stable at 110km/hr too.
As it is I feel and hear my swaybar sliding away and making a nice DONG noise (through the cabin on right hand turns as it hits the lower trailing arm on the left hand side) quite happily when I fang into a corner.
So what am I searching for now? Adjustable rear panhard rod and swaybar locking kit.
Until then I won't comment if I think it is a worthy upgrade for the price whiteline ask.
Stay tuned...
First impressions:-
alex: "Oh my god, it fits with minimal pain!?!?!"
Me: "mmmm shiney"
Problems encountered. Either the swaybar has been manufactured incorrectly or it is 100% true and just not sitting quite right because I'm currently using the standard panhard rod.
It wasnt really a problem previously but I see now that I really have to buy one.
Anyway it is currently on soft settings and at first I really coudln't tell the difference. However I do have a few things I need to fix up and install before I can give a PROPER opinion on the change in handling dynamics of the Micra. Keep in mind I also have power steering which makes a HUUUUUUUGE difference to how hard and fast you can push the car...
But ignoring that, I immediately noticed the difference in the stability of the car at 60km/hr. Much more stable at 110km/hr too.
As it is I feel and hear my swaybar sliding away and making a nice DONG noise (through the cabin on right hand turns as it hits the lower trailing arm on the left hand side) quite happily when I fang into a corner.
So what am I searching for now? Adjustable rear panhard rod and swaybar locking kit.
Until then I won't comment if I think it is a worthy upgrade for the price whiteline ask.
Stay tuned...
