Reg. Price: $263.55
Sale Price: $224.02

2001-2005 Miata - Front Sway Bar

Bargain Bin: We recently discovered this brand new front sway bar kit with that includes our older style cast-aluminum bar clamps (as compared with our new machined-aluminum clamps.) This is the same configuration we offered for over 20 years prior to changing to the newer style, we need this discontiuned item to go...so grab it for this great price. 

Racing Beat-designed front tubular sway bar for the 2001-2005 Miata reduce chassis roll in turns and increase your car's sensitivity to steering inputs, thereby improving maximum cornering power. Substantial engineering effort, select steel alloys, and precise manufacturing techniques are combined to produce top performance components.

2001-05 Miata (Intended Application)
Our testing has shown that each model of 2001 Miata that we have driven has shown a tendency to power "oversteer" at low speeds. (The models tested include a base model with a 5-speed transmission, a LS model equipped with the 6-speed transmission and Sport Suspension package, and the LS model equipped with replacement KONI shocks.) Each car exhibited a tendency to oversteer at low speeds (under 40MPH) upon acceleration. Inquires with Mazda have failed to identify any specific changes to the 2001+ Miata chassis that might account for this handling trait.

As a result, these findings led us to develop an even larger front tubular sway bar for the 2001-05 Miata. The use of this larger bar (and retaining the stock rear bar) has neutralized most of this oversteer condition at low speeds, and allowed the Miata to exhibit a small amount of understeer at higher speeds. The use of the Racing Beat rear sway bar would negate the benefits this larger bar, and is not recommended. While the smaller 1.125" OD tubular bar we also offer can be used on the 2001-05 applications, we recommend the use of the larger bar.

Specifications
This Racing Beat Miata tubular sway bar is 1.25" OD (3/16" wall) as compared to the 1999-00 bar of 1.125" OD (3/16" wall). This version of our Miata sway bar is supplied with a heavy-duty, CNC-machined aluminum bar clamps, replacement urethane bushings, Prothane bushing grease, and detailed installation instructions. Manufactured by Racing Beat, every bar is designed with (2) two endlink mounting holes and is finished with a bright red, durable powder-coat finish.

To view a chart of our Miata Sway Bar Application Guide (PDF), click here.

For 1999-00 Miata Applications (Not Suggested - Use 1.125" OD bar)
This larger 1.25" OD bar can be installed on the 1999-00 Miata, but is only recommended for experienced individuals that are seeking to alter the handling characteristics to suit a specific usage.
 

Recommended Optional Components:

Due to the strength of the Racing Beat Tubular 1.25" OD Bar we strongly recommend the use of ALL of the following optional components with this bar. Failure to use these components may result in damage to your suspension.

1. Lower Control Arm (LCA) Attachment Flange Kit (Requires upgrading to Racing Beat Heavy Duty End Link Kit -54201)

2. Sway Bar End Links (Option A, B, or C):

Option A: The stock sway bar end links may be re-used, but damage may occur to the LCA attachment bracket. The stock links cannot be used with the Lower Control Arm Attachement Flange Kit. (We do not recommend this option.)

Option B: Our Heavy Duty End Link Kit can be used in place of the stock sway bar end links. (We also strongly recommend the addition of the Lower Control Arm (LCA) Attachment Flange Kit with these links.) (We do not recommend the use of ONLY the Heavy Duty Sway Bar End Link Kit.)

Option C: Use of the Heavy Duty Sway Bar End Link Kit and the Lower Control Arm (LCA) Attachment Flange Kit. (This is Our Recommended Option)

3. Sway Bar Brace Kit

When adding high performance suspension components to any vehicle, the result is an increased demand on the vehicle's stock components. We have designed these high performance sway bar components to complement and further enhance your vehicle's performance. We strongly recommend you consider your specific driving requirements when upgrading your vehicle's suspension and select components accordingly.

Bargain Bin Terms and Conditions

The parts listed in the Bargain Bin are gathered from the far corners of the Racing Beat warehouse. Many of these items are prototypes, blemished products, slightly used, demos, discontinued parts, etc. While many of these items cannot be sold as new, they are all functional products. Check back for updates to this list, parts will be added when they become available.

Here are the terms and conditions for the sale of these items:

1. Each item is offered on a first come basis. These are one-of-a-kind items and quantities are limited.
2. Product is sold in the stated condition. Every attempt has been made to clearly state the condition of each item. Contact us for a more detailed description of the condition of the bargain product you are interested in.
3. No returns, no refunds, no sales to Racing Beat Dealers. All sales are final. If you have a question regarding a particular part that is shown, call us prior to ordering the part at 714-779-8677.
4. Attempts are made to keep the Bargain Bin listings current, but it is possible that a part shown may be no longer available. If you place an online order for an out-of-stock item, you will be notified via telephone or email at our earliest convenience.