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  1. #1
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    Experience with UUC Sway Bars

    I've been reading around on here and different forums about sway bars since I think I may lean more towards handling improvements over engine bolt ons since the more I think about it, the less sense it makes to put that much money into the engine for 10hp.

    I have heard good things about:
    -UUC
    -H&R ($$)
    -Hotchkis ($$)
    -TMS

    H&R and Hotchkis are both pretty pricey but the UUC and TMS ones seem good at $350. I've been reading a lot about different diameter bars and such and how UUC advertises that their F & R bars are closer in size to maintain balance in the car. Is this BS or true? Is it worth the extra $150 for the Hotchkis sways?

    I see a lot of you guys have UUC so how do you like them?
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    The ZHP already has an oversized sway bar doesn't it?
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    Yes and that's why I'm hesitant on the UUC since the ZHP's front is ~21mm or something and the UUC is ~25mm. I'm not sure it will make a noticeable difference or not.
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    UUC bars are awesome. But on the ZHP I would keep the stock bars and replace the rubber bushings with Powerflex or some other brand urethane bushings.
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    So you don't think they would make enough of a difference? I already have Powerflex bushings up front but not in the rear.

    I'm mainly just looking to improve handling without changing the shocks since I'll most likely be going with some coils this coming summer.
    -Chris-

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    What is the size of the UUC bars? I'm to lazy to look it up.

    Stock ZHP front is 24mm and rear is 19mm according to realoem.
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    UUC are 25.4mm Front and 23.8mm rear
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    If you are looking for larger diameter bars I think the Hotchkis are the way to go. 30.2mm front and 25.4mm rear. I've driven a e46 with these and what a difference. So I think the extra money for them is worth it.
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    For the hotchkis bars, how was the ride compared to stock?
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    Quote Originally Posted by HokieZHP View Post
    For the hotchkis bars, how was the ride compared to stock?
    The car that I drove did not have the stock suspension bits on it but had Bilstein PSS10s.
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