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Old 01-13-2014, 10:11 AM   #11 (permalink)
Daox
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The rear sway bar that I put on my Prius is made by Progress. Its inexpensive (around $100) and its made for the Corolla. I really like it because it reduces the understeer and stabilizes the car (less tail wag).

BenNelson has Eibach springs on his car and they definitely make it feel more planted and aggressive. I think the Progress rear sway bar with Eibach springs would make a very competent feeling car. I prefer the stock springs for a softer ride, Wisconsin roads can get a little bumpy.

There is also a chassis brace across the bottom of the the exhaust tunnel in the back. There is a company that made an aluminum one that is beefier. Some guys say it helps out, I never tried it myself. I forget the price, but I thought it was overpriced.

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