WAR Sport Sway Bar

Fits all 356 models. Cold formed from chrome moly steel and hardened to 48 Rockwell just like the original bar, and then powder coated in satin black. Correct with tapered ends, and correct (but larger) clamps, for an authentic appearance. Complete with 20% harder rubber bushings for a positive feel without the problems associated with poly bushings (upper drop link bushings are two piece with a stainless sleeve to ease installation).  Designed to improve street handling performance, and high speed stability, without compromising ride quality and originality.

The increase in stiffness is 85% for the 356A/B (originally equipped with a 15mm bar) and 42% for the 356C (originally equipped with a 16mm bar). Most aftermarket swaybars are not hardened. This reduces the cost but makes it necessary to use a larger bar to achieve the same rate. The W/R 17.5mm Sport Swaybar is hardened to 48 Rockwell just like the oem bar.

The first 356s had no front swaybar. In order to reduce the oversteering characteristics of the car, Porsche began using a front swaybar in late 1955. This bar was 15mm in diameter, and continued until late 1963.  With the 356C the bar was increased to 16mm. To further reduce oversteer (and wandering), especially at high speeds, we experimented with bars up to 19mm. We found the 17.5mm bar to be the perfect size. It reduces oversteer to a minimum, flattens the car in cornering, but doesn't dramatically change the characteristics of the 356. 

This bar is a must for all 356s, especially with wider wheels and tires!

Easy installation. 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Click here for installation instructions.

 

PRICE: $349.95 
The new bushings have required a price increase (new price includes all parts pictured above, including new bolts and washers, and a 10x75mm threaded bolt and washer for simplified control arm bushing installation).

 

To order please call the shop (562) 439-3333 or Michael at (714) 356-4250

DRIVING IMPRESSIONS:

"I love the sway bar! It is considerably more stable at speed - especially above 70 mph... and very much more so after 80+ (where I usually drive the freeways)... On the street, the corners are much flatter with less drift.... especially in the flat turns, in series of left and rights. The car was not squirrley to begin with, but is actually improved remarkably by the bar....you should tell everyone with an A to check into this - perhaps do an article on the dynamics of sway bars for the club? Can't think of anything in that price range that improves overall driving pleasure that much. I'll be giving it a workout on the Ortega Hwy run tomorrow midday that 356club is doing.....then again up the coast before the Yosemite trip."

Paul Cardenas, '64 356C Coupe, Encinitas, CA

"I purchased one of your new 17.5mm Swaybars at the All Euro Show (new Dunkels) this past February. I self installed it in about 45 minutes with your easily understandable instructions. However, after driving almost 4000 miles roundtrip from Georgia to Colorado to attend the 2006 WCH, I know the real benefit is that my 356C has never handled this well in the 33 years that I have owned it. The handling with the 17.5mm Swaybar is truly remarkable, especially in spirited mountain driving. You have developed and made available a first-rate product to all of us in the 356 community. A big thanks to you for this great product!"

George Dunn, '65 C Cab (a 20+ year Willhoit customer)