howdy there folks!
awhile ago i was curious to see if there was a difference between the stag rs4S rear swaybar and the R33 GTR rear swaybar. so i bought a stock R33 GTR swaybar for $50 just to compare.
as u can see their profile is indentical, but the GTR one is 2mm thicker (however they are both hollow).
RS4S
GTR
now i was scepticle that a stock GTR bar would be any better, but i installed it anyway just to try it and it definately feels tighter. Although the increase in bar size is only small the whole car feels more stable in corners. i was quite surprised by the results. i thought id take some pics along the way to help out anyone who is thinking of trying it for them selves.
Now this is only for those of us with RS4S stageas. there is no guarantee the gtr bar will fit an auto stagea as the rear subframes are different. i will look at it later in the yr when i try it on my mates auto stag.
before we start the disclaimer: this is a guide only and i accept no responsibilty for any damage or injury sustained by you or your property by attempting this. your on your own out there kids!
1st the only tools u need is: 1 can of wd40 or equivilent (not essential but it helps), 10mm open ended spanner, 12mm socket or ring spanner and a 14mm socket or ring spanner.
2nd jack up the rear of ur car and support it on chassis stands.
3rd undo the end links by holding the rod with the 10mm spanner and undo the nut on the bottom with the 12mm
4th now undo the swaybar mount bolts. you must remove the front bolt completely, but the rear bolt only needs to be loosened.
5th remove the swaybar. it may take a little manuvering to get it over your exhaust but i should come out easily. notice the rear mount bolt remains as the bracket is slotted.
6th give the bolts and links a bit of a clean off with WD40 or wire brush or even just a rag. the dirt on the threads makes them hard to do up.
7th take the mounts and rubbers off your swaybar and put them on the gtr one.
8th now just put it all back together in reverse order. but pay attetion to the following points:
if your having trouble with the swaybar fouling on the exhaust while trying to do up the mount bolts u may need to lower it out of the way. just remove the rubber hangers at the rear.
ensure all the bolts are done up nice and tight.
if you let your exhaust down dont forget to hang it back up.
well there you go. for $50 and an hour or two, you too can tighten up your rear.
thanks for reading. i apologise if i wasted your time, i tend too ramble on a bit.