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2007 GT Spec.B vs GT Spec.B tuned by STI Sway bars

Postby Sheik Jabooti » Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:33 pm

So I was wondering if any one knew if there was a difference between GT Spec.B vs GT Spec.B tuned by STI OEM Sway bars (on an MY07).

Are the sways all part of the Spec B kit or have STI changed them?

Basically I'm wondering if it's gonna make any difference installing a set of second hand sways from an STI onto my GT Spec B.
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Postby Adrian2627 » Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:42 pm

Measure the diameter and that'll give you the most obvious difference. A thicker bar will be stiffer than a thinner one. Also have a look at the mounting bushes to see if they are made of a harder material.
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Postby GTSPECB STI » Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:45 pm

GT Spec.B vs GT Spec.B tuned by STI OEM Sway bars (on an MY07)

same same
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Postby Resonate » Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:47 pm

There is no difference in the sway bars.
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Re: 2007 GT Spec.B vs GT Spec.B tuned by STI Sway bars

Postby Sheik Jabooti » Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:20 am

Thanks guys. Lucky I found this out as I was about to buy Dwayne's second hand STI sway bars. I'd end up spending $300 installing something that's older than what I already have!

Now to put in that order for Whitelines... 8)
Started with a Gen2 Outback, then got a MY07 GT Spec.B Manual w Cat Back Exhaust and Verso Tuned, now got 2 kids and a MY07 GT Auto Wagon, Ultrex stealth back exhaust, panel filter, Whiteline Sways all round, Spec.b struts and springs and Kido-Tuned.
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Re: 2007 GT Spec.B vs GT Spec.B tuned by STI Sway bars

Postby Sentinel » Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:45 pm

Sheik Jabooti wrote:
Now to put in that order for Whitelines... 8)


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Re: 2007 GT Spec.B vs GT Spec.B tuned by STI Sway bars

Postby dwayne » Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:53 am

Sheik Jabooti wrote:Thanks guys. Lucky I found this out as I was about to buy Dwayne's second hand STI sway bars. I'd end up spending $300 installing something that's older than what I already have!

Now to put in that order for Whitelines... 8)


Scuse me, I'm off to Bunnings - what colour would you like your "Whitelines" :lol:
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Re: 2007 GT Spec.B vs GT Spec.B tuned by STI Sway bars

Postby GT25 » Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:50 am

The Whitelines make a huge difference (thanks to WhiteGTB for the group buy).

No more of that soggy feel round corners.

Don't forget wheel alignment and camber settings. Will make for a much better drive.
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Re: 2007 GT Spec.B vs GT Spec.B tuned by STI Sway bars

Postby at last! » Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:19 pm

Just put mine on on the weekend (stiffest setting). Sits very flat now. Nice, very nice. Should come this way from the factory. $80 and one hour to fit them at the local service station. Easy...aka lazy.

GT25 wrote:Don't forget wheel alignment and camber settings. Will make for a much better drive.


What's the story with this...do I need to change something here as a result of the stiffer bars?
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Re: 2007 GT Spec.B vs GT Spec.B tuned by STI Sway bars

Postby GTSPECB STI » Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:50 pm

you dont have to to but I would highly recommend it. a bit of neg camber on the front wheels will make the most of the sway bar mod.
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Re: 2007 GT Spec.B vs GT Spec.B tuned by STI Sway bars

Postby GT25 » Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:41 pm

GTSPECB STI wrote:you dont have to to but I would highly recommend it. a bit of neg camber on the front wheels will make the most of the sway bar mod.


+1
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Re: 2007 GT Spec.B vs GT Spec.B tuned by STI Sway bars

Postby markii » Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:22 pm

GT25 wrote:
GTSPECB STI wrote:you dont have to to but I would highly recommend it. a bit of neg camber on the front wheels will make the most of the sway bar mod.


+1


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Re: 2007 GT Spec.B vs GT Spec.B tuned by STI Sway bars

Postby drndrn » Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:29 pm

how much neg camber?
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Re: 2007 GT Spec.B vs GT Spec.B tuned by STI Sway bars

Postby GT25 » Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:40 pm

markii wrote:
GT25 wrote:
GTSPECB STI wrote:you dont have to to but I would highly recommend it. a bit of neg camber on the front wheels will make the most of the sway bar mod.


+1


Cost? :air_kiss:


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Re: 2007 GT Spec.B vs GT Spec.B tuned by STI Sway bars

Postby smythie » Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:53 pm

cost me $132 for an alignment 4 or 5 weeks ago
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