What is a sway bar kit?

[IKoRyan]

Hey guys, I'm new to the whole RC hobby and I would like to know if it is worth it to get a sway bar kit for my slayer pro. My first car is on its way to my house and I'm just looking around at different things for it. I just see a couple people using the SBK but I don't know what it is exactly. So if someone could help me by explaining what it does and if it is worth it to have seeing as it's only $20, that would be fantastic!

Thanks guys!

 

[Rooky78]

A "sway bar kit" adds an anti roll bar to your suspension. If you know much about 1:1 cars, it's essentially the same principle. A bar connected to your frame and A arms to reduce body roll while cornering.
Kinda depends what you end up really wanting to do. Anti Roll bars can be great for handling, but they also kill articulation. A Slayer doesn't have a lot of need for articulation so a sway bar may be in order, depending how smooth your track surface is.
I have upgraded sway bars on my Mustang to keep it flat during my... spirited ... commute. I'm just a basher so I don't have them on my RCs so I can't help you make a decision, but I hope I helped you understand the idea.

 

[hamz9561]

I tend to run sway bars on my onroad vehicles only. The only exception is my RC-18t which is an on/off-road beast.

 

[IKoRyan]

Thanks for your input guys. I think I'll grab them and give them a shot. What kind of upgrades would you guys think would be essential for me? I want to do a bit of off roading and track riding. If that helps. Jumps are involved in the track running.

 

[Rooky78]

I'm not sure what all the Slayer PRO comes with. I'd say your biggest bang for the buck would be tires. A Motor saver filter is always a good idea, as well as a quality pipe. A variety of shock oils and springs to tune to your track.

 

[hamz9561]

An ERCM pipe is a great upgrade. I also run a Forward Only Conversion (FOC) and a center diff in my Revo. I also run a Big Block Picco .26 in it as well.

 

[IKoRyan]

I'll have to check those out! I'm just doing a bunch of research on several different things. It's hard right now to learn it all when I don't even have a car yet. But soon! My Slayer PRO will be here either Thursday or Friday.

Now are most parts universal? Or should I be very cautious when purchasing to make sure everything is compatible?

 

[Rooky78]

Some parts are universal. Mostly you want things proven to fit your chassis.
But anything can be made to work with the proper finnagalling

 

[ninnon]

I have upgraded sway bars on my Mustang to keep it flat during my... spirited ... commute. .

Very well put. I'm sure @alpinehyperlite will be very interested in your...daily "drag" of the work commute...