Strano Performance Parts 22mm Tubular front swaybar - Page 12 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

rapid · 12-23-2012, 07:29 PM

Folks,

Here are the fitment pictures of the stock bar and of Sam's bar.

The first is the stock bar with suspension unloaded.
The Second is the stock bar with suspension loaded.
The third is Sam's bar with suspension unloaded.
The forth is Sam's bar with the suspension loaded.

My take is that there is similar clearance with both bars unloaded. Sam's appears to have more clearance as the A-arm swings to the loaded position.

Good stuff!

Jedi1 · 12-23-2012, 09:57 PM

All of this is great news. The issues were handled in a timely and professional manner (Never had a doubt they would be). Can't wait to get this on our car!

I am pretty sure if I am reading this right, the bar will work with coil overs or at stock height. Also, is there an ETA for bars that were ordered last week. I am going to put together a track day for anyone with an FRS that wants to make the trek to Alabama in January or February (maybe both!) and would love to have the bar on the car the next time it hits the track. If I can get an approximate ETA that will help me schedule the first day.

Thanks for all the work Sam. It is MUCH appreciated! See you at the first tour event in Georgia if you can make it out!

JoeBoxer · 12-23-2012, 11:05 PM

Install looks good but how does it feel?

rapid · 12-24-2012, 08:46 AM

I have not pushed the car yet. The only thing I have noticed is less "over the hump" feel through the steering wheel from center.

Sam has mentioned Jadrice, B Stock S2K, 2 time national champ, in earlier threads. He has run his car with Hoosiers and is very pleased with the bar. He said it does what it advertised. It's just stiff enough to keep the diff engaged and not so stiff as to upset the good balance the car already has. From my experience a little less oversteer will be appreciated.

Jedi1 · 12-24-2012, 11:29 AM

If it's not lifting the inside rear on rcomps, all is well for the RTR folks! Game on!

Kido1986 · 12-24-2012, 12:25 PM

That's great. I can nearly lift it in each corner with 215 RS3s and stock everything else. I cant imagine the lift on a A6s

NYC BRZ · 02-05-2013, 08:05 AM

My gf got the call. My bar will be here in about a week!

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Kido1986 · 02-05-2013, 10:12 AM

Mine will be here tomorrow

NYC BRZ · 02-06-2013, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kido1986

Mine will be here tomorrow

Just checked mine will be here tomorrow too :-D

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GTB/ZR-1 · 02-06-2013, 08:10 AM

I take it the bars are now available? I emailed Sam abt them last week & haven't heard back. He must be too busy shipping them lol.

Kido1986 · 02-06-2013, 09:24 AM

I don't know if there are extras, he's still filling old orders as I ordered mine in September.

Cant wait until Saturday evening to get the space to install it

MTCRX · 02-06-2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GTB/ZR-1

I take it the bars are now available? I emailed Sam abt them last week & haven't heard back. He must be too busy shipping them lol.

Isn't Sam on his road trip, it is in his journal page. He did say someone is minding the shop and filling orders.

edj · 02-06-2013, 10:42 AM

estimated delivery on my bar is Friday. go FedEx!

fredk · 02-06-2013, 11:04 AM

Mine just got here while I was reading this.

12-23-2012, 07:29 PM	#155
rapid Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2010 Mustang GT , Miata Location: SC Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Folks, Here are the fitment pictures of the stock bar and of Sam's bar. The first is the stock bar with suspension unloaded. The Second is the stock bar with suspension loaded. The third is Sam's bar with suspension unloaded. The forth is Sam's bar with the suspension loaded. My take is that there is similar clearance with both bars unloaded. Sam's appears to have more clearance as the A-arm swings to the loaded position. Good stuff! Attached Images

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rapid Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2010 Mustang GT , Miata Location: SC Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have not pushed the car yet. The only thing I have noticed is less "over the hump" feel through the steering wheel from center. Sam has mentioned Jadrice, B Stock S2K, 2 time national champ, in earlier threads. He has run his car with Hoosiers and is very pleased with the bar. He said it does what it advertised. It's just stiff enough to keep the diff engaged and not so stiff as to upset the good balance the car already has. From my experience a little less oversteer will be appreciated.

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