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#1528 of 1537 Sway Bars by originalbitman Nov 28, 2000 (8:11 pm)
So I've been doing a little reading about sway bars and it has got me wondering about the bar I ordered... a Whitleline adjustable 19, 20, 21mm. I love driving my 00 GT wagon but would like to reduce the body roll and understeer a bit. I am by no means an expert at car handling and wonder if a jump to 19mm is too much for a novice. I am planning on taking the 1 day Jim Russell High Performance Course up at Sears Point to gain a better appreciation for understeer/oversteer and the limits of my car. bit
#1529 of 1537 The XT6 is small by paisan Nov 28, 2000 (8:15 pm)
The XT6 is really a 2 seater or a 2+2, it's really tiny. No spoiler or hood scoop either -mike
#1530 of 1537 more like by ramon Nov 28, 2000 (8:22 pm)
2850lbs for an RS. You can't compare really as the newwer gen Imprezas have alot more "luxury" compared to the older XT6.
#1531 of 1537 Whoa! by paisan Nov 28, 2000 (8:25 pm)
I hate to break it to you but the impreza is no where near as "luxo" as the XT6 I have a trip computer, lumbar support adjustments, "winter wiper location control", air-suspension (which is broke), cruise control standard, variable intermitent wipers standard, full gauges, fold down rear seat, auto-up drivers window, power unlocking pass door when I unlock the drivers door, tilt and telescopic steering wheel... need I go on? -mike
#1532 of 1537 by ateixeira Nov 28, 2000 (8:40 pm)
Wow. Do they still sell the XT6? Bit: I went to 18mm on my Forester, and I'd say it's pretty neutral and fine for a novice. I'm sure 19mm on yours will be fine. Heck, after the class, I'd even play with the 20 and 21mm settings! -juice
#1533 of 1537 by kens Nov 28, 2000 (9:19 pm)
bit, What's the stock bar thickness? Roll-bars and their effects are all relative to body weight as well as the thickness of the stock front and back bars. I'm only guessing, but since the Legacy is a heavier vehicle, 19mm shouldn't be too big a jump considering 18mm wasn't too bad for us Forester owners. Ken
#1534 of 1537 by ateixeira Nov 28, 2000 (10:05 pm)
I've heard of some roll bars over an inch thick! So Ken has a point! -juice
#1535 of 1537 by locke2c Nov 29, 2000 (12:20 am)
Carpoint (generally quite accurate-- never found their data wrong, in fact) says that a 91 XT6 AWD weighs 2885lb. Prove that wrong with a truck scale or service manual scan. In your defense though, they do quote the GL (4 cylinder FWD) as a svelte 2455lb. Of course it's more luxurious than a 2.5RS. It cost more, and that's in direct comparison $ nevermind inflation since the early 90's. -Colin
#1536 of 1537 Time For Part II... by bonnie_rick Nov 29, 2000 (1:06 am)
fair warning... Bonnie Rick Conferences Manager, Edmunds.com Town Hall
#1537 of 1537 Please Continue... by bonnie_rick Nov 29, 2000 (1:13 am)
this discussion in Subaru Crew - Modifications II (Topic #39). Don't forget to click on the Topic Title link on the topic's list page, to re-alphabetize the topics and find your Club topics grouped together! Bonnie Rick Conferences Manager, Edmunds.com Town Hall

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