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ALTA Performance 19mm Rear Adjustable Sway Bar
Part #: AMP-SUS-300
$230.00 For each
Fits On:
Cooper 2002-2013, Cooper S 2002-2013, Cooper JCW 2004-2013, Clubman 2008-2013, Clubman S 2008-2013, Coupe / Roadster / S 2012+... See more
Description:
After upgrading the puny OEM rear sway bar to an ALTA rear sway bar, you will immediately notice a reduction in body roll when cornering, allowing for more of the tire to grip the road.
Construction
ALTA Sway Bars are made from solid steel using the latest precision bending equipment. The entire bar is powdercoated to fight corrosion and give it a deep red finish. We laser cut and MIG weld our bar ends for precise placement. This type of bar end far superior to many other methods and gives us greater precision over competitors. Some competitors simply smash the ends of their bars flat. This not only looks unattractive but also compromises the bar's integrity!
Adjustability
ALTA Rear Adjustable Sway Bars incorporate multiple endlink mounting holes which allow the installer to custom tailor your driving experience. ALTA Sway Bars increase stiffness by a minimum of 100% over the stock bar. By adjusting the endlink mounting position you can increase that stiffness to as much at 400% over stock. *varies by model.
Centering Rings
ALTA Sway Bars feature centering rings that prevent sway bar movement in hard cornering. This keeps your sway bar centered and ready for the next corner.
Bushings
All sway bars include polyurethane bushings for a crisp response and better turn in. Special pockets are carved into the bushing surfaces to capture grease and extends the interval between re-greasing.
19mm or 22mm
ALTA Performance sway bars come in two different sizes. 19mm and 22mm. Driving enthusiast will enjoy the feel of a 19mm bar while true racers will like the rigidity of the 22mm. The softest setting on the 22mm is reflective of the stiffest setting on the 19mm bar.
Hollow vs Solid Bar
Competitive manufacturers of hollow bars will attempt to argue that the weight reduction they offer is a huge advantage over solid bars and is worth the significant price increase. Realistically, for a daily driver the difference in weight is unnoticeable. The difference between most aftermarket sway bars, hollow and solid, is only 2 lbs!
Welded or Smashed Bar Ends
ALTA uses a precision laser to cut the multi-point sway bar ends from plate steel. Using a jig, they weld them onto their bars in the exact location for best articulation and leverage angles. Competitors who cheaply smash their bar ends in a press (same way the factory saves money) and simply drill holes for endlink mounts will try to convince consumers that laser cut steel and precision welding is somehow inferior and inexpensive. It just doesn't make sense.
5 Year Warranty
ALTA Performance warrants to the original purchaser, all ALTA products to be free from defects in material and workmanship within a sixty (60) months period from the date of purchase. *Some exclusions apply.
Off Road Use Only
This product is legal in California only for racing vehicles which may never be used upon a highway. Check your local and federal laws prior to installation!
Specifications
Bar & link mounting hole - Rate increase over stock / effective rate
OEM Stock Bar (17mm ): Baseline For Rate / Effective Rate =117 LBS/IN
ALTA 19mm Bar Setting #1: 115% Higher Rate / Effective Rate =135 LBS/IN
ALTA 19mm Bar Setting #2: 140% Higher Rate / Effective Rate =165 LBS/IN
ALTA 19mm Bar Setting #3: 177% Higher Rate / Effective Rate =208 LBS/IN
In The Box
(1) ALTA MINI Cooper Rear Sway Bar
(2) Bushings
Instructions
Warranty
(1) ALTA License Plate Frame
Stickers
Compatibility
Cooper: 2002-2013
Cooper S: 2002-2013
Cooper JCW: 2004-2013
Clubman: 2008-2013
Clubman S: 2008-2013
Coupe / Roadster / S: 2012+
Countryman: None
After upgrading the puny OEM rear sway bar to an ALTA rear sway bar, you will immediately notice a reduction in body roll when cornering, allowing for more of the tire to grip the road.
Construction
ALTA Sway Bars are made from solid steel using the latest precision bending equipment. The entire bar is powdercoated to fight corrosion and give it a deep red finish. We laser cut and MIG weld our bar ends for precise placement. This type of bar end far superior to many other methods and gives us greater precision over competitors. Some competitors simply smash the ends of their bars flat. This not only looks unattractive but also compromises the bar's integrity!
Adjustability
ALTA Rear Adjustable Sway Bars incorporate multiple endlink mounting holes which allow the installer to custom tailor your driving experience. ALTA Sway Bars increase stiffness by a minimum of 100% over the stock bar. By adjusting the endlink mounting position you can increase that stiffness to as much at 400% over stock. *varies by model.
Centering Rings
ALTA Sway Bars feature centering rings that prevent sway bar movement in hard cornering. This keeps your sway bar centered and ready for the next corner.
Bushings
All sway bars include polyurethane bushings for a crisp response and better turn in. Special pockets are carved into the bushing surfaces to capture grease and extends the interval between re-greasing.
19mm or 22mm
ALTA Performance sway bars come in two different sizes. 19mm and 22mm. Driving enthusiast will enjoy the feel of a 19mm bar while true racers will like the rigidity of the 22mm. The softest setting on the 22mm is reflective of the stiffest setting on the 19mm bar.
Hollow vs Solid Bar
Competitive manufacturers of hollow bars will attempt to argue that the weight reduction they offer is a huge advantage over solid bars and is worth the significant price increase. Realistically, for a daily driver the difference in weight is unnoticeable. The difference between most aftermarket sway bars, hollow and solid, is only 2 lbs!
Welded or Smashed Bar Ends
ALTA uses a precision laser to cut the multi-point sway bar ends from plate steel. Using a jig, they weld them onto their bars in the exact location for best articulation and leverage angles. Competitors who cheaply smash their bar ends in a press (same way the factory saves money) and simply drill holes for endlink mounts will try to convince consumers that laser cut steel and precision welding is somehow inferior and inexpensive. It just doesn't make sense.
5 Year Warranty
ALTA Performance warrants to the original purchaser, all ALTA products to be free from defects in material and workmanship within a sixty (60) months period from the date of purchase. *Some exclusions apply.
Off Road Use Only
This product is legal in California only for racing vehicles which may never be used upon a highway. Check your local and federal laws prior to installation!
Specifications
Bar & link mounting hole - Rate increase over stock / effective rate
OEM Stock Bar (17mm ): Baseline For Rate / Effective Rate =117 LBS/IN
ALTA 19mm Bar Setting #1: 115% Higher Rate / Effective Rate =135 LBS/IN
ALTA 19mm Bar Setting #2: 140% Higher Rate / Effective Rate =165 LBS/IN
ALTA 19mm Bar Setting #3: 177% Higher Rate / Effective Rate =208 LBS/IN
In The Box
(1) ALTA MINI Cooper Rear Sway Bar
(2) Bushings
Instructions
Warranty
(1) ALTA License Plate Frame
Stickers
Compatibility
Cooper: 2002-2013
Cooper S: 2002-2013
Cooper JCW: 2004-2013
Clubman: 2008-2013
Clubman S: 2008-2013
Coupe / Roadster / S: 2012+
Countryman: None
Q: How do you install a sway bar?
A: Sway bars are installed by removing your factory end links and sway bar. Re-install the new bushings and position your new sway bar on the vehicle in the OEM location and secure it with the same bolts.
Q: Are sway bars available for the front and rear of each vehicle?
A: One sway bar is used to tie the front suspension together, and one is used to tie the rear suspension together, so for maximum suspension upgrade, you could buy a front and rear sway bar. When available, they are often sold in complete sets that include the front and the rear.
Q: Is an anti-sway bar the same as a sway bar?
A: Anti-sway bar and sway bar are two terms that mean exactly the same thing.
Q: What are sway bars? Why buy a sway bar?
A: Sway bars give your car additional stability. A sway bar is a metal bar that spans the whole entire axle and joins each side of your suspension together. Aftermarket sway bars they are usually thicker than factory ones, which means they will create a more level ride, reducing body roll and under steer. With a new sway bar, you can accelerate into turns instead of braking through them.
A: Sway bars are installed by removing your factory end links and sway bar. Re-install the new bushings and position your new sway bar on the vehicle in the OEM location and secure it with the same bolts.
Q: Are sway bars available for the front and rear of each vehicle?
A: One sway bar is used to tie the front suspension together, and one is used to tie the rear suspension together, so for maximum suspension upgrade, you could buy a front and rear sway bar. When available, they are often sold in complete sets that include the front and the rear.
Q: Is an anti-sway bar the same as a sway bar?
A: Anti-sway bar and sway bar are two terms that mean exactly the same thing.
Q: What are sway bars? Why buy a sway bar?
A: Sway bars give your car additional stability. A sway bar is a metal bar that spans the whole entire axle and joins each side of your suspension together. Aftermarket sway bars they are usually thicker than factory ones, which means they will create a more level ride, reducing body roll and under steer. With a new sway bar, you can accelerate into turns instead of braking through them.
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