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BlackAMX POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Wilbraham |
posted 03-24-2005 05:14 PM
I've seen all the posts about how wonderful the Wonder Bar is,so I bought one.I took the stabilizer bar off my Kat and laid it next to the Wonder Bar. The differences that I can see is one is steel and the WB is aluminum and has slots cut into the arms. How does this make the car handle any better than the OEM? Other than being lighter what does the Wonder Bar do that the stablizer bar can't do? |
SERIB Prowler Junkie From:Lebanon, Ohio, USA |
posted 03-24-2005 05:16 PM
I wonder? |
butchcee POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lake Ariel, Pa. |
posted 03-24-2005 05:40 PM
there's less torsional rigidity in the WB so the wheels don't fight each other over bumps = smoother ride. |
Larry Lord Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Colton, CA |
posted 03-24-2005 07:51 PM
AMX, I need to clarify a couple of things. Your Wonder Bar is 4130 Chrome Moly tube with fabricated arms. The Wonder Bar (in part or whole) has been lazer cut, welded, normalized, heat treated, sand blasted and the powdercoated. It is steel, not aluminum. The Wonder Bar has, (as Buthchee stated) less torsional rigidity than the stock solid bar. the slots cut in the arms are purely for looks but do help to make the bar lighter for shipping purposes. Here's the lowdown on stabilizer bars for those that may not be familiar with the way they work and how they can allow a MUCH SMOOTHER RIDE while at the same time enhancing the handling characteristics of the Prowler.
This message has been edited by Larry Lord on 03-24-2005 at 07:53 PM |
DonSchroeder Prowler Newbie From:Milwaukee, WI. USA |
posted 03-24-2005 08:16 PM
After the install, how much improvement did you experience? I have a ‘99 and the wonderbar fixed 40% of the rough ride. Dunlop 9000’s fixed the next 30% and I’m working what’s left. The old stabilizer bar is still sitting in the garage, I’m trying to figure out something creative to do with it. |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 03-25-2005 10:42 AM
quote: Use it as a frame for a "Prowler Parts Sculpture" ? |
Chromer POA Site Supporter With Jack the Wonder Dog - Official POA Mascot Personal ScrapBook From:Denver, Colorado, USA |
posted 03-25-2005 11:26 AM
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BlackAMX POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Wilbraham |
posted 03-25-2005 08:30 PM
Larry, Thanks for the explanation. |
Fat Pat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Blue Springs, Missouri, USA |
posted 03-26-2005 08:21 AM
Yes Larry...thanks for the explanation...I wish more of the aftermarket people would post explanations, like "what the heck is an "air patrol"?? FP |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 03-26-2005 10:48 AM
An Air Patrol is a small "window" that clips into the trunk lid, where the soft top normally clips. This helps reduce the back draft on the back of your head. You can see them if you go to some of the scrapbooks. It is surrounded by metal or fiberglass painted to match the car. |
quincy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield Glade, TN. USA |
posted 03-26-2005 01:02 PM
Nice job on the 'sway bar' definition Larry! |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 03-26-2005 02:01 PM
I'll be thinking about a WonderBar. IKt mught be nice before the 3600 milr trip for PowerTour. This is an air patrol - fiberglass frame This message has been edited by Marty Usher on 03-26-2005 at 02:03 PM |
BlackAMX POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Wilbraham |
posted 04-18-2005 08:06 PM
I installed the Wonder Bar and took the Kat for a nice long ride.Western Massachusetts isn't noted for having good roads. I've been on dirt roads in Vermont that were better than our "paved" roads here. Anyway the Wonder Bar lived up to its name,it really calmed down my frontend going over the bumps. It used to shake going over these roads but no longer. Thanks Bob. |
Larry Lord Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Colton, CA |
posted 04-19-2005 08:11 PM
quote: Thanks Bob? But seriously, I'm glad you like it. ------------------ |
commairinc Prowler Newbie From:St. Louis, MO USA |
posted 04-20-2005 12:56 PM
Can the stock stabilizer bar be used as a hood prop, or perhaps sharpened and used to remove flaking chrome on wheels? |
BlackAMX POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Wilbraham |
posted 04-20-2005 08:41 PM
Sorry Larry |
Larry Lord Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Colton, CA |
posted 04-20-2005 09:48 PM
AMX, Just teasing you a little. Thanks for your comments about the Wonder Bar. It's always nice to hear from the users. Commair, Anybody else got a better idea? |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 04-20-2005 10:28 PM
LOL! Come on Larry......Bob's a good name! |
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