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Old 03-06-2017, 03:17 PM
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Default 997 sway bars on a 996?

I am looking for sway bars and came across a great deal for a set of 997.2 gt3 sway bars. The seller says they will fit a 996.1 C2 with no issues. Is that true?
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My understanding is they won't. Has to be a 996.
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Get GT3 sways and drop links.
Old 03-06-2017, 08:22 PM
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separated by 3 generations of 911 & gt3 vs. c2 seems like a stretch. H&R adjustables are nice if those don't work out.
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Just to clarify, the 996 GT3 sway bars are the ones you want.
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I'm pretty sure im just going to go with a 26mm front and 23mm rear H&R setup.
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I put the H&R's (3 hole adjustable) on my C4 a short time ago (regular sways are the M030). It's now very flat through corners, albeit a bit harsher on bumpy roads. FWIW, I'm ok with the trade-off at least for the time being. I'll make a final judgement after I drive it more over the spring/summer season.
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Originally Posted by bsewell
I'm pretty sure im just going to go with a 26mm front and 23mm rear H&R setup.
This is what I went with, although my info has the rear at 22mm, hollow adjustable. I'm 100% happy with it for a 70/30 street/track car, along with Eibach Pro-Kit springs and Bilsteins. I have the rear bar on the middle stiffness setting for now; I think going full stiff might make the car struggle to put down power leaving slower corners since I don't have an LSD. I'm sure the track nuts will pooh-pooh the setup but it works for me.
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The number one most important thing with a car setup is that it gives the driver confidence.
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Well I just ordered the H&R sway bars. 26 front 23 rear. I machined my own solid drop links and they will be going on with freshly rebuilt RS1 coilovers.
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Same sways I have. Both front and rear are on the middle setting and the car is very stable at speed and at the limit when cornering. Enjoy-
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I have them too , couldn't be happier
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anyone have a good price on the sways? i need to order some to put on with my new coilovers
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I just ordered mine through tire rack. Best price I could find. 600 for the pair. Very fast shipping and easy to deal with.
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ECS has them(H&R adjustable) for $561 w/free shipping (mine's a C4 so price may vary)...


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