im intrested in cutting down on the body roll on my g6. can anyone give me any info on these items. thanx.
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A sway bar helps prevent body roll, and the strut bar helps to prevent suspension flex.
Hope I helped.
There is no aftermarket sway bars available for the G6.
There are 2 strut bars available. You can order the one that fits on the Malibu, but it has issues with hood clearance. The other one is available from RSM racing in Canada and it costs $300USD, so really isn't worth the money.
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From what I've noticed, the front of my car is pretty tight, it's the back that needs "tightened up." When I am on a cloverleaf ramp and there are bumps as you are turning to the right, the front bounces up/down and sticks, the rear goes over the bump and then jumps to the left. I wish the back was as solid as the front!!2006 G6 Sedan...V6, K/N Filter, SS Magnaflow exhaust tip, SS Magnaflow 4" round.
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This is not a specific tighten the back end...
Do you have the stock wheels?
Maybe a possible move up to 18"
I installed a strut from the mailbu and got new wheels and now i can go it feels like depending on the ramp at least 5mph faster and not feel like i am going to roll of so as far as the back end new wheels?
also i waited a little over owning the car for a year and a half before even changing anything so i really new the cars handling well before i got the
new wheels so i got a great "feel" of the diffrence.
while i am posting, on my vacation a couple weeks ago i was in geogia travling in the mountains going around corners and some where up hill, and if i took the corner fast i noticed my back wheels would slip out and my front gripped perfectly...not like i was loosing control just an observation if any one has had a similar experience?My Progress threadhttp://www.g6performance.com/forum/s...282#post429282
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Thanks!
I am learning more with every post
you have the brace as well i had a question did you notice when you put it on that there is a slight bit of room for play in the cut out for the bolts.... does any one if that is normal for the strut bar or is there som kind of bushing that keeps it in place because i cant see what would prevent it from sliding back and forth as u turn wich would eventually mess up the threads on the bolt? (hope that came out like i what i was thinking)My Progress threadhttp://www.g6performance.com/forum/s...282#post429282
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Originally posted by DanielThanks!
I am learning more with every post
you have the brace as well i had a question did you notice when you put it on that there is a slight bit of room for play in the cut out for the bolts.... does any one if that is normal for the strut bar or is there som kind of bushing that keeps it in place because i cant see what would prevent it from sliding back and forth as u turn wich would eventually mess up the threads on the bolt? (hope that came out like i what i was thinking)2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 GT
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Thanks for the help! i actually did the hand tight 1/4 turn on them all and seems to be working out fine just had that question....even though the bar isnt moving. Just a thought.My Progress threadhttp://www.g6performance.com/forum/s...282#post429282
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OK everyone. I don't know why I'm the only person I've seen who's done this. Go get some wheel spacers from your parts store. The extra 1/4'' wider track makes a dramatic improvement with body roll. I still have a few more things to do because I want it to handle like my 2003 BMW 330CI did, but I'll keep everyone informed of how to do it. One more thing if you can order the sway bar from a GTP they are actually a little bigger than the others.Ryan Romero
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Originally posted by rpromeroOK everyone. I don't know why I'm the only person I've seen who's done this. Go get some wheel spacers from your parts store. The extra 1/4'' wider track makes a dramatic improvement with body roll. I still have a few more things to do because I want it to handle like my 2003 BMW 330CI did, but I'll keep everyone informed of how to do it. One more thing if you can order the sway bar from a GTP they are actually a little bigger than the others.Originally posted by TLS2000Fine. You're banned. Stupid redneck piece of shit!
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