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03-20-2010, 01:47 AM
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So I ordered one from FSWerks yesterday (convinced them to ship it to me USPS :D ). My sedan came with a 20mm RSB. A few people on FF said that it probably will damage my rear LCA's and that I should re-inforce them. What do you guys think? Is a 4mm increase really that dangerous?
Cause then I think about Jamie and his 28mm bar.. lol
How long have you had it in Jamie?
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03-20-2010, 02:54 AM
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I have had my 28.6mm rsb for about 40k and not problems yet, I have check lca's every month or so and no problems. If you run stiff enough springs you won't have an issue. Also, people tend to have issues with 25+ but like I said, 40k and still strong
2007 ZX4 2.0l unaturally aspirated
FSwerks stage 2 Turbo kit, Cosworth Intake Manifold, 3" custom HKS turbo back
regular stage 2 @10ps : 232whp/219wtq
stage 2 plus @ 13psi: 278whp/229wtq
Stage 2 plus @15psi: 296whp/240wtq
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03-20-2010, 03:21 AM
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Awesome Jamie, thanks for confirming buddy :)
I think some of the guys over at FF are a little scared lol
One guy said after he put on his 24mm RSB he oversteered and destroyed his car in a ditch.. lol wtf was he doing, honestly!
BTW did you car have a stock RSB or did you have to buy the hardware? Used stock endlinks?
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looks like i accidentally double posted off my phone LOL
i didnt have a stock RSB so i had to buy the steeda mounting kit and a set of endlinks aswell to put it all on. in total i spent less than 200$ for everything tho
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regular stage 2 @10ps : 232whp/219wtq
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Think my stock endlinks will be good enough? Right now they only support a 20mm bar. According to a conversion chart going from 20mm to 24mm is a 107% difference.
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Randy told me my year has beefier LCA's.
I think I'll be fine :) If Jamie can run a whopping 28.6mm for 40K and have no problems I'll be fine.
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tetra,Mar 19 2010, 06:08 PM Wrote:Randy told me my year has beefier LCA's.
I think I'll be fine :) If Jamie can run a whopping 28.6mm for 40K and have no problems I'll be fine.
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^^ tru dat ... I just bought some 2010 LCAs for my 2003 ZX5 and they definitely are beefier - however, I'm only going with a 24mm RSB.
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03-20-2010, 08:29 AM
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Cool, I am no longer going to worry :)
I'll have that HTP cross brace to compensate for the front. Should be good to go.
I think 24mm is a good size. It was either that or the 25mm FRPP one.
2009 Focus SES Black Sedan Mods:
FSWerks CAI / F2 Header (non-fouler mod) custom flex / 2.5" FSwerks Stealth Stainless exhaust / FSWerks X3 tune / Autolite 104's / Steeda Strut Tower Bar / FRPP 1.5" drop / FSWerks FLS Bar / H&R 24mm RSB / MOOG endlinks / AEM wideband AFR gauge / 8000K HID Bi-xenon 55W / Tint / 17" Ford Racing Rally Wheels in Black / Coupe tails / Black grille
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