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05 S needs help with sway..

Discussion in 'Stop, Drop & Roll' started by dCorolla05, May 27, 2005.

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    dCorolla05 Guest

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    05 S needs help with sway..

    it seems when I make turns with my S even at lower speeds the car seems to lean over.. I know that its not leaning it just isnt designed to hug the road like a sports car. but I'd like to get a better feel and grip to the road..

    I'm thinking a good strut bar or thicker sway bar will remedy this.... my question is... do you know the sway I'm talking about or is it in my head?

    I'm curious to know if buying a sway bar or strut brace will improve handling right away or if I need to lower it and get more parts to make it ride the way I'd like?

    I figure I can get a brace for the front and rear and that will help,, but I'd like to see what you guys think..

    on another page a guy had a "SPR Rear Strut Bar" for the back of his 03 S... it looks like a bolt on that goes in his trunk.. does anyone know how much that cost's and where to get it... the guy on his page said that his was the first in the US....

    thx for the advice.
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    dCorolla05 Guest

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    also does anyone know what a stock Corolla S (auto) runs in the 1/4 mile?
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    First rule (I don't own a corolla) Get thicker Sway bars, they will allow your car to stay more stiff.

    Adjustable is the way to go, so you can choose either oversteer or understeer and how much.

    Strut brace is more for chassis stiffnes, it'll help with steering response.

    The sway bars will make handling noticable.

    Shocks and springs will as well, SHOCKS AND SPRINGS, not just springs. Do research on the springs (for proper spring rate and height drop), you guys have koni yellows available, and I love those shocks. If you want, Ground Control coilovers are slightly more expenive than most springs (~100 more) and you can choose custom spring rates and sizes and they're height adjustable from the perch.

    As far as the 1/4 mile...I'd venture 17s?
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