Sway Bars For Street Use

[Buzz]

Not at all, but it really depends on your particular setup and how you want the car to handle and feel. I opted not to install the rear bar on my Unique and I really like the long travel and articulation that keeps the rear planted during sharp transitions and accelerating hard out of tight turns on the twisty, uneven roads down here. My handling is nice and neutral - the only time the rear end breaks loose and swings out is when my right foot tells it to. Also, at lower speeds, with the rear wheels only a foot behind my seat, I appreciate the more supple ride over imperfections in the road.

Even a normal drive in the Cobra here is like negotiating a non-stop slalom course.

EDIT TO ILLUSTRATE

In the recent thread about frame stiffness, many owners proudly declared that their rear tires come off the ground as soon as they jack up the front on the same side. The accompanying pictures showing almost no articulation in the rear suspension boggled my mind. No wonder everyone talks about how twitchy and treacherous Cobras are!

I'm proud to say that I need to do a good bit of jacking at the front before my rear tire clears the ground. The frame goes up all right, but the rear tire stays planted until the available suspension travel is exceeded. To me that's the whole point of having independent suspension. Just because one wheel lifts due to dynamic forces or surface irregularity doesn't mean the others have to come unglued as well.