Mugenlude said:
I understand that for equal turning we want them in the middle.
However, which way would we move the bar if we want the car to turn better in one direction? Do you think it would help?
Im not sure how much having the bar offset will affect its function. Id imagine it does, but Im thinking that even from the factory, the bar isnt 100% centered, so its probably negligible. The only way to know for sure is to put the car on a skidpad and run it in both directions, then either see which direction is faster, or measure the lateral grip with a device like a G-tech. IMO, you would have to have the bar moved in either direction so far that one of the bends was touching the bushings, and it would have to be some resistance there to make a difference. On top of that, since each bar is different (Neuspeed, ST, Progress, Saner, Stock unit), each one might behave differently. Lots of variables... I suppose the easiest way to change the behavior in one direction or the other would be just to get adjustable endlinks or endlinks of different lengths, cornerweight it (to see how the weight is being shifted), then test it to see how the different link lengths effect the car.
Note: This might be something to try at a test and tune if your autocross club has those in your area. It doesnt take very long to loosen the bushing brackets and move the bar. All you need are a pair of jackstands, the appropriate tools (ratchet, wrench, socket, and 6" extension), 2 jacks, and a friend to help. Ask me how I know.
