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GenV GT Wagon Rear Sway Bar

PostPosted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 8:38 pm
by garbo41610
Hi all,

Been doing some reading and it looks like the GenV only has a 16mm rear sway bar, can anyone confirm??? My birthday is coming up in a few days and as a present to myself for living another 12months I was thinking of upgrading to a Whiteline 20mm rear sway bar. Any thoughts? 20mm rear sway bar

Re: GenV GT Wagon Rear Sway Bar

PostPosted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:54 pm
by craash
I've just bought, but haven't fitted yet, a 22mm Whiteline adjustable bar. They make a 20mm fixed, but not a 22mm one.

I found them through ebay. They are called Online Performance Auto. Located in Hallam, Victoria. Cheapest I could find, by a long way.

.... Oh, and congrats on living another 12mths. :)

Re: GenV GT Wagon Rear Sway Bar

PostPosted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 1:01 pm
by garbo41610
.... Oh, and congrats on live another 12mths. :)


HAHAHA! Yeah thanks. Living another 12months certainly is a call for celebration :shock: I turned 28 but feel like I am in my mid 50's. 4 major back surgeries and 2 knee reconstructions will do that to you :LOL:

Thanks for the info, would be very interested in hearing some feedback on the difference it makes.

Re: GenV GT Wagon Rear Sway Bar

PostPosted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:59 pm
by craash
I'm getting STi springs fitted at the same time, so wont be able to do back to back tests.
I've fitted a rear sway bar to my last three cars, and it's easily the best value for money mod you can do. IMO :)

Re: GenV GT Wagon Rear Sway Bar

PostPosted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:29 pm
by garbo41610
Awesome, I am looking to put some STi Pinks on my wagon as well when I get some damn dosh! Post up pics-a-plenty dude.

Re: GenV GT Wagon Rear Sway Bar

PostPosted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:59 pm
by craash
Will do. Hopefully the springs will be here soon.

Also getting some AVO mufflers, and a tune done at the same time.

Can't wait. :)

Re: GenV GT Wagon Rear Sway Bar

PostPosted: Sat Oct 29, 2011 7:39 am
by craash
Springs and sway bar are in. :)

Very happy with the results. Handling has improved and the ride quality has improved also. The springs lowered the car about 10mm, but will possibly sag to 15mm, in time. A good mod if you just want to improve the ride, and improve the appearance a little, but not be impractical.

Re: GenV GT Wagon Rear Sway Bar

PostPosted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 5:09 pm
by garbo41610
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Re: GenV GT Wagon Rear Sway Bar

PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 4:50 pm
by craash
Righto, righto ref. Put your eyes back in your head. :)

A few pictures to give you an idea.

Before photo.
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After photo.
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And a couple more..
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It has only dropped it about 10mm, and I'm guessing it could drop to about 15mm, in time...... from what I've read.
Perfect for what I wanted. I love the ride. :D

Re: GenV GT Wagon Rear Sway Bar

PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 6:18 pm
by garbo41610
Looks fantastic. Well done. Canyt wait to start organising my Pink Bits

Re: GenV GT Wagon Rear Sway Bar

PostPosted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 3:17 pm
by garbo41610
Just wondering if anyone has fitted a front sway bar to their GenV Lib (or GenIV I suppose). I called a couple of places regarding installing the 24mm sway bar I bought through the group buy and I don't think that $300 is reasonable. Is there anything I should look out for while installing? Any tips or tricks I should know about?

Re: GenV GT Wagon Rear Sway Bar

PostPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:56 am
by craash
This is why I only went with a rear one. Harder to do the front, so I knew it was going to cost.
They have to take some engine mount bolts out, I think, and they're normally very tight.

My last two cars, I haven't worried about. But, after putting the rear one in, I think it could actually do with a front.
Maybe later. :)