BSR12XZ
Score By Feature
OveReview Final Score
Product Description
Questions & Answers
The nylon bushings and grease were included in my package. I re- For the mounting points, I used a bolt bracket. The mounting brackets for the bolts were missing from the set.
Whiteline ends are what I'm working with here. In comparison to the stock plastic and rubber ends, I prefer aluminum ends with polyurethane bushings. My Suby now handles like a champ! The only complaint I have is that the bar bushings are a little loose compared to the Whiteline front bar bushings, but I managed to make it work.
Selected User Reviews For BSR12XZ
I'm not sure why I waited this long. This is a fantastic upgrade for my Subaru Legacy Wagon SE, which was purchased in 2003. Although I read somewhere that Subaru changed the subframe in 2003, this was not an issue with my car. It's just something to keep in mind. br>br>Installation time was about 45 minutes; the stock rear bar was 16mm, and this bar was 20mm. I initially set it to maximum stiffness, but I think I'll reduce it to a softer setting. br>br>Once the initial turn is completed, the back of the car takes command. It gives the car confidence in steady state turns and keeps rear-end body roll to a minimum. Because your body movement is limited, you can drive the car faster and more aggressively. br>br>The factory car is set up to understeer; this shifts the car's attitude toward neutral. If you threw it into a corner, it might get a 4 wheel drift, but due to the lack of power, it would eventually PUSH its way out. br>br>The only drawback so far is that it causes the front end to feel underdamped and in need of a stiffer bar. On the softer back setting, this may be reduced. br>br>I would recommend the softer setting in the winter, but in any case, this is a fantastic upgrade for the money. br>br>Just in case you didn't know - I've been involved in motorsports for a long time and also coach drivers. I've driven a variety of well-maintained race cars and owned a variety of sports cars.
This rear sway bar improved the handling of my slow 2001 Subaru Legacy GT, and I've noticed a significant improvement in my driving. I currently have it set to the soft setting and have yet to upgrade my front sway bar, but it greatly improves steering by leaning more toward oversteer than understeer (which I prefer) and firms up the car when making quick turns or entering highway onramps. br>br>Whiteline recommends that you start with the softer setting (the endlink hole furthest away from the bar facing the front of the car) before moving on to the stiffest setting so that you can adjust to the change as a driver. I also replaced my endlinks with Moogs, but I'm having trouble finding two that are in good condition. Later on, I might have to replace them with better ones. br>br>This is a 20mm solid rear way bar with a silver finish. So don't be fooled by the title and think it's only available in black. It comes in a big box with a nice plastic bag around it and protective wrapping around the mounting ends. The polyurethane bushings that come with it are advertised as "greaseless" and have a fabric-wrapped interior. I did, however, use marine grease to grease them. It also came with metal clamps for securing the ends of the bushings, but I couldn't figure out how to attach them to the outside of the bar like the instructions suggested. I'm thinking about putting them on the inside to help keep the bar centered on the car. br>br>I believe my OEM bar was 13 or 14 mm in diameter. As you can see from my photo comparison, this is a huge improvement.
First, the 2009 cars, which could have fit if the exhaust had been rerouted; this one has the triangular kick-out. between the years 2000 and br>When compared to the stock bar, the car corners much more flatly. No grease was included to lubricate the bushings and prevent squeaking, but that isn't a deal breaker in my opinion. I'm not sure where the orange slide stops go, and I could only fit one on, which isn't likely to do anything other than act as a no-slide-stop.
My Subaru Outback is a nice 2001 model that I enjoy driving. Except for anything in the back, which must be tethered or it will be tossed around due to the body roll. This kit will fix the problem and make the Subaru handle a lot better. It's a do-it-yourself project, and I used a floor jack and two jackstands to remove the rear wheels. I took 45 minutes to remove the old bar and an hour to install the new one. It now has a flatter turning radius and a sharper handle. There is no comparison to the stock market. I also bought the Detroit Axle endlinks here, so the job wasn't too expensive.
My car was fine, but it had incredibly tight and precise handling. This is the rear sway bar; I also have a front sway bar from Tribeca. For a 2002 Subaru Outback L, this is a fantastic combination. bean 3. 0l courtesy of the bhe wagon Thank you.
The best part was the price, which was half off anywhere else; the second best part was the improved handling and precise quality replacement.