What does a stiffer sway bar do?

The stiffer the sway bar, the more resistance is extended to counteract the body roll. Too much sway bar stiffness creates excess pressure on the outside loaded tire causing a loss of traction.

Are stiffer sway bars better?

Stiffer sway bars are not always better. While increasing the stiffness of the rear sway bar in a front wheel drive car might reduce understeer, an overly stiff rear sway bar can actually induce oversteer and make the car difficult to drive.

Do stiffer sway bars affect ride quality?

There’s a reason off-roaders like the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator come with electronically-disconnecting sway bars. Also, stiffer sway bars can have a similar effect as stiffer suspension. The ride will be stiffer, and your car will react more over bumps.

Do you want stiff or soft anti-roll bars for drifting?

Due to most drift cars being based upon road cars and therefore having the standard or slightly derived versions of roll bars on the cars, the front roll bar is very stiff and chunky. For set ups with lower power levels (below 500bhp) it is usually best to leave the rear anti-roll bar in place.

Does sway bar improve handling?

Sway bars improve a car’s handling around turns and corners by controlling the vehicle’s weight transfer, including body roll. By working to keep the wheels on each side of the car as even as possible, they help keep the car more planted and maintain a strong contact patch between the tires and the ground.

Is a sway bar the same as an anti roll bar?

A sway bar, also known as an anti-sway bar, anti-roll bar, or a stabilizer bar, is typically a u-shaped metal bar connected to the strut or control arm, located by each of the vehicle’s wheels. While a sway bar’s exact physical appearance can vary, sway bars all serve the same purpose.

Do I need a anti-roll bar?

This is where the anti-roll bar helps – to add spring stiffness at the tire to aid grip in cornering, while allowing the lesser spring stiffness needed for braking and acceleration. The importance of the anti-roll bar is to separate ride and roll modes.

What suspension is best for drifting GTA?

The engine should be fully upgraded and preferably turbocharged (turbo tuning). When it comes to suspensions, they should choose either the street or the race suspension. SUV wheels are usually the best choice for drifting, but players should certainly avoid High End, Tuner or Offroad wheels.

Does a sway bar make a big difference?

Which is better a stiff front or rear sway bar?

Stiffer sway bars are not always better. While increasing the stiffness of the rear sway bar in a front wheel drive car might reduce understeer, an overly stiff rear sway bar can actually induce oversteer and make the car difficult to drive. Likewise, a rear wheel drive car with an overly stiff front sway bar may tend to understeer.

Which is stiffer solid tube or hollow tube sway bars?

For the most part, solid tube sway bars are stiffer than “larger” sway bars made of hollow tube. This is because the hollow metal tubing actually has less cross sectional area and therefore has less resistance to bending moments.

What are the different types of sway bars?

Sway bars (anti-roll bars, stabilizer bars, etc.) come in different sizes and shapes, both hollow tube and solid tube. The world of vehicle dynamics and the science of automotive suspension can get very complicated and may seem like a daunting obstacle to tackle.

What kind of sway bar do I need for AWD car?

All Wheel Drive (AWD) Cars: To put it simply, if you drive an all wheel drive car that understeers, install a stiffer rear sway bar. If you drive an all wheel drive car that oversteers, install a stiffer front sway bar.