New GMG Hollow sway bars
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New GMG Hollow sway bars
going in next week along with 245-35-19 & 305-30-19 Nitto Invos!!
cant wait.
cant wait.
Last edited by RDS928S; 06-18-2015 at 09:49 AM.
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IMHO the GMGs are the best bars out there.
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Nitto Invos , not a good tire just FYI
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It's the pretty blue color that makes it better, naturally. The OEM GT3 bars are the same bars used on cup cars. Proven stuff, 5way fronts and 4 way rears... Those get my vote...
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They are made by Eibach for GMG to meet the spec for World Challenge Porsche 911's.
They are also hollow & come with stiffer bushings.
They are also hollow & come with stiffer bushings.
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all reasonable replies. thanks for that! i got my last oem gt3 bar for 100 used but i'm pretty happy with the higher end oem stuff when and where it will fit my needs. though i DID snap my last gt3 rear bar lol. just got rusty i suppose
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surprised you didn't go for the color coded gmg's to match your car just kidding!
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I like the extra range of adjustment you get with the OEM GT3 bars, 5 way front, 4 way rear. The Eibach/GMG are only 3 way. There is a common misconception that stiffer sway bars are better. Having to run overly stiff sway bars is just a bandaid for a poorly tuned suspension as you are basically trying to keep body roll check due to an under sprung suspension. Sway bars are a fine tuning tool and as such don't need to be super stiff. Not saying the GMG sways are bad, they are fine bars but would not be my preference if given the choice. The whole "stiffer is better" is just a marketing strategy but being stiffer does not necessarily make them better is all I'm trying to say. They are cheap however and that's a plus. I think the red Eibachs are even more affordable...
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With the rest of the suspension stock the GMGs bars offer all the adjustment most drivers will ever need and at half the price and at the same weight as the GT3 bars. Powerhound is 100% correct in saying that if you really want to make your Turbo handle it takes more than bars. The OEM spring rates are not idea, but as with everything it is all about how far you want go ($$$$$$$$$) with the entire package. If someone is just looking to tame the understeer in the OEM suspension the GMGs do the job very well.
The red Eibachs and H&R bars are also good but they are solid and thus very stiff and heavy but I know a few guys that love them. Whatever fits your needs is all you need IMHO.
The red Eibachs and H&R bars are also good but they are solid and thus very stiff and heavy but I know a few guys that love them. Whatever fits your needs is all you need IMHO.
Last edited by Carlo_Carrera; 06-14-2015 at 10:36 AM.
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If you are happy with OEM then enjoy.
Last edited by Carlo_Carrera; 06-15-2015 at 02:12 PM.
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If it snapped I am not sure how it can be "higher end"? More expensive yes but......and there numerous GT3 race teams that use the GMG bars over the OEM racing units. Next time you are watching an IMSA or WEC race look for the GMG stickers on the cars. There are quite few.
If you are happy with OEM then enjoy.
If you are happy with OEM then enjoy.
that's just very generalized wisdom and the hounds' general advice also, and with my limited experience it seems like sage advice as others have told me essentially the same thing. oem when possible! ( usually ) works for me
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