Expired Fs: Gt500 Rear Sway Bar

4bangstangvert said:

Not to disagree, because there are plenty of instances when this definitely is the case, but there are plenty of examples out there using the GT500 rear bar on GTs with positive results. Personally, I autocrossed this GT500 rear bar with a stock front bar, Steeda Ultralites, Koni Sports, and Hankook RS-3s on my car for two seasons and had excellent results. Like my original post says, I only removed it because I got a good deal on adjustables and wanted to do more tweaking.

Another thing to keep in mind is that these cars are sent to the dealership with the intention of being sold to anybody. Being a mass-produced vehicle, Ford errs on the side of caution and puts a pair of anti-roll bars on with a difference in spring rates that favors understeer, so there's some room to work with. Oversteer in the hands of someone not acclimated to performance driving is a dangerous thing but, in the right hands, it can be a key to a more enjoyable driving experience.

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