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Ok after doing some research the first mod I will maek to my camry will probably be a RSB.
As far as I can tell there are two choices: Whiteline and TRD.
Whiteline runs about $109, TRD runs about $150 but is adjustable.
From pics I see the TRD has 2 holes in each end. So I assume the way you adjust it is by reattaching it to the holes that are farther from the end for "race."
Now I am thinking the RSB will even out the handling a bit (Reduce understeer). But Eventually I can see myself gettign a Front sway bar, which would skew the car more towards understeer gain.
Which makes me think that the TRD bar woud be the most useful. I would buy it, install it in the street setting, and drive it around. Then when I buy the FSB (probably from whiteline) I would set the RSB to race to try to keep the balance less on the understeer side,
Does this make sense? The TRD is like having 2 sway bars in one. You can simply adjust it if you need more stiffness in the rear, for example when you install a thicker front sway bar.
that makes sense. However, keep in mind the WL RSB is thicker to begin with. I don't know how much stiffer the TRD RSB on track setting would be compared to the thicker WL RSB.
I went with both WL FSB and RSB at once and so I can't tell how each bar affected the ride independantly. Eitherway, you really can't go wrong. If you choose to WL get both at the same time and save yourself shipping costs
Originally posted by Phi that makes sense. However, keep in mind the WL RSB is thicker to begin with. I don't know how much stiffer the TRD RSB on track setting would be compared to the thicker WL RSB.
I went with both WL FSB and RSB at once and so I can't tell how each bar affected the ride independantly. Eitherway, you really can't go wrong. If you choose to WL get both at the same time and save yourself shipping costs
Hi ya bud, so by having both bars how does it feel compare to no bar at all? I'm still debating whether to get both TRD FSB and RSB from the Solara or WL. Even with my TRD setup and 17" wheels in the summer I still feel quite a bit of body roll in the corner, maybe the bars would help.
I have the Whiteline bars in front and back it’s pretty stiff, but I like the extra stability especially on the freeway. It’s like driving a brick LOL. I did the rear, and then about 6 months later I did the front. The biggest change I noticed with the front was more concise steering, and a harsher ride.
Do you have suspension upgrade or just stock? If you experience harsher ride with stock suspension because of the front bar, with my stiffer suspension already I guess this would cut more into the comfort level.
Originally posted by T2000 Hi ya bud, so by having both bars how does it feel compare to no bar at all? I'm still debating whether to get both TRD FSB and RSB from the Solara or WL. Even with my TRD setup and 17" wheels in the summer I still feel quite a bit of body roll in the corner, maybe the bars would help.
Hey man. Nice to see you pop in once in a while
It's kinda hard for me to give you a comparison report since I got EVERYTHING installed at once (Tokico struts, Eibach springs, FSB, RSB and strut brace). All I can say is my car stays planted and goes pretty much where I want it to. There's obviously more understeer than I'd like...heck, it's FF With that said, I love how my car handles overall. The only ppl that complain about a harsh ride are my parents and brother. They can go screw themselves since it's my car and I'm giving them a free ride
Originally posted by T2000 Do you have suspension upgrade or just stock? If you experience harsher ride with stock suspension because of the front bar, with my stiffer suspension already I guess this would cut more into the comfort level.
I already had my Intrax / KYB setup before I got the bars. Also, I echo Phi sentiments about the control. Some people complain about the ride, but it's my car and my ride alone 95% of the time. I drive about 100 miles a day, so it's not some horrible issue, at least for me.
Whiteline makes caster bushings for the SXV20 chassis? Or is there a compatible set that are listed for another chassis? If so can I get a link, to order them? I think they would be a nice compliment to the bars! Thx Man.
I've heard the Whiteline bar's stiffness is in between the two settings of the TRD bar. Street seems to be what most people are using, Track has caused some people issues in emergency manuevers (oversteer). I have the Whitelines F&R, along with the Eibach springs and KYB GR2s, which were all put on at the same time. I have very little body roll, and the car is very neutral (i.e. doesn't have a tendency to oversteer or understeer). Remember, I've got the mightly 4cyl, so the car's not as heavy in the front to begin with (compared to the V6).
IMHO, if the adjustability is important to you, go with the TRD bar. Currently, the only option for an aftermarket front bar is Whiteline.
Originally posted by TadS Whiteline makes caster bushings for the SXV20 chassis? Or is there a compatible set that are listed for another chassis? If so can I get a link, to order them? I think they would be a nice compliment to the bars! Thx Man.
Don't know if it'll fit SXV20, but you can email them and ask for all the information.
Originally posted by Phi The only ppl that complain about a harsh ride are my parents and brother. They can go screw themselves since it's my car and I'm giving them a free ride
Sounds familiar. Why is your car so loud? *bitch*bitch*bitch*bitch*bitch*bitch*bitch*
My response - Why don't you stfu and hold on?
EDIT: (Not about to get busted for whoring again, so I merged my posts...)
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Originally posted by EKam Whoa wait until you get tires with sidewalls that are actually STIFF *cough* Yokohama ES100 *cough* and the whiteline caster bushings.
Then you'll know what's stiff in a Camry.
Thats gotta feel SICK when you are ripping it up on the track tho, huh?
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Originally posted by Lumberg Looks liek I have sparked a good discussion but with no real resolution.
I'm going to go with the TRD in the back on street setting at first and let y'al know how it goes.
This is going to be with stock suspension BTW.
On a Gen 3 Camry? If so, what motor?
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With that said, I love how my car handles overall. The only ppl that complain about a harsh ride are my parents and brother. They can go screw themselves since it's my car and I'm giving them a free ride 
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