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I was wondering if something could me understand what antiroll bars of this size would do to a 2005 civic sedan, i notived most companies use 22 mm in the back and i was thinking about going with the rsx 19 mm in the rear, but i was wondering why they used these sizes?

 
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Because their lawyers think its a good idea to keep the front end pointed in the proper direction.

 
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so instead of changing oversteer or understeer are you saying it just decreases body roll then but doesnt change the way the car handles?

 
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theoretically, a larger rear bar and a smaller front bar would allow the driver and car to induce lift throttle oversteer....... decreasing body roll is one thing, and then nearing or at the limit, the laws of physics really apply. And what do most ppl do when they get scared in a turn? Lift off the throttle and apply brakes. Will most ppl be ready for oversteer? Not likely.

 
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scared in a turn? if my tires start to lose tractioon then i take my foot off the gas and control then car and let it slow down on its own, if it can not then i apply the brakes, but thats because i have lost control of my car in a controlled enverimont to know how much the car can handle and take, but i guess i dont see why you would want to so maybe this combo is right for me then, because i am not planning on autocrossing the car, just looking for something fun to drive, and possibly take to the track, which is really where i should be having my fun

 
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sorry, that was a typo, it's supposed to be "lift throttle oversteer". Well, for the most part, if youre driving like the average person, it's unlikely you will get into situations like what I described. I had the 19mm RSX rear with 02 OE front. I still managed oversteer in a turn bc I lifted and applied brakes which caused the rear to lose some traction. But I was going above average speeds. As I said, this type of situation would probably occur when nearing or at the limits of the tires and suspension. Normal driving, you'll be A-OK.

 
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if you did that in an 02 it would be easier for me to throw the rear end out because of the smaller front sway bar, i read a lot of info, and the eibach bars are actually sounding like what i want, because i drive in the rain a lot , the car might be taken to the snow, so i need it more geared towards everyday driving , and maybe fun on the weekends, but i guess i could always take off the 26 and the stock 15 i think it is back on, but a neutrial car sounds right for me, but i wish this would be put in the FAQ just with how many threads i came across this, question, i wish now i had searched more up front, but also i wish it was in the FAQ along with it seemed like a lot people are mislead on what sway bars will swap out, and what year has what size

 
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The big confusion with anti-roll bars stems from the common misconception that Stiffer = better. Then tie that in with the difference between tuning for the street vs tuning for compitition, and you end up with a lot of people improperly tuning their suspension based on these misconceptions and tuning philosophies

 
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true as that is why im trying to avoid, and look at a product for like 6 months before i get it to make sure it is really what suits my needs, and driving prefrences

 
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