Nismo Sway Bars Installed.. Mini review..

antennahead · 07-11-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

After installing the Hotchkis bars there is a noticeable difference in body roll, I'm getting so much more traction that the traction control kicks in much later allowing me to exit corners much quicker. Ride is slightly stiffer when hitting larger bumps, but I think most people wouldn't notice much difference.

Mini, how would you rate the Hotchkis versus the Stillen's? Any experience with the Stillen sways?

John

Modshack · 07-11-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

Mini, how would you rate the Hotchkis versus the Stillen's? Any experience with the Stillen sways?

John

Based on the pubished Rates, I suspect the Hotchkiss bars are considerably more aggressive. That said, I was looking for a touch more control without making the car too harsh. I put on the Stillens and am very happy with what it got me. Good compliance on stock springs and shocks, and good roll control and more cornering spring rate while maintaining the cars neutral attitude. Overall very happy with the Stillens..Swaybars are all about balancing the chassis and these do it well. Bigger isn't always better and in most cases setting to the "Hard" adjustment on he rear will get you oversteer. Always dangerous in the hands of inexperienced drivers. Save that setting for the drift kings..

(And yes, even though the Diameters are close to stock, the increased bar rate comes from a thicker wall of the hollow bar design..)

antennahead · 07-11-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Based on the pubished Rates, I suspect the Hotchkiss bars are considerably more aggressive. That said, I was looking for a touch more control without making the car too harsh. I put on the Stillens and am very happy with what it got me. Good compiance on stock springs and shocks, and good roll control and more cornering spring rate while maintining the cars neutral attitude. Overall very happy with the stillens..
(And yes, even though the Diameters are close to stock, the increased bar rate comes from a thicker wall of the hollow bar design..)

Thanks Modshack. This reinforces what I am looking for on my Z. I don't track it, and intend to keep the stock springs and shocks as well......... additional roll control and better cornering spring rate while maintaining a little more neutral balance than stock sounds great.

John

Modshack · 07-11-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

Thanks Modshack. This reinforces what I am looking for on my Z. I don't track it, and intend to keep the stock springs and shocks as well......... additional roll control and better cornering spring rate while maintaining a little more neutral balance than stock sounds great.

John

You'll like the Stillens then John...I'm a bit of a suspension tweeker and these will get you just what you're looking for..

antennahead · 07-11-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

You'll like the Stillens then John...I'm a bit of a suspension tweeker and these will get you just what you're looking for..

Cool man, thanks!!!

John

RCZ · 07-12-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

You'll like the Stillens then John...I'm a bit of a suspension tweeker and these will get you just what you're looking for..

Hey Modshack, I'm thinking about slightly stiffer bars now that I have coilovers on. How do you feel about the hotchkis set?

Minicobra1 · 07-12-2009, 12:33 PM

Hotchkis had my car out at the track, and ran it through the cones. With the stock bars it had a best of 6 runs time of 5.8, after the install it was consistently getting 5.2, 5.3 through the 6 cones 100ft apart. the best time was achieved with the rear bar set at its softest setting. I never got to drive the car when it was set at firm, but I have since taken it through many canyon runs and a 25 mile Mt. Baldy run and there is definitely a noticeable difference on how flat and confident the car feels.
I have no experience with the Stillen bars, I'm only comparing Stock to Hotchkis, and I think they are worth the money.

Modshack · 07-12-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

I have know experience with the Stillen bars, I'm only comparing Stock to Hotchkis, and I think they are worth the money.

And I have no experience with the Hotchkiss...Pick your poison!

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Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 645	Hotchkis had my car out at the track, and ran it through the cones. With the stock bars it had a best of 6 runs time of 5.8, after the install it was consistently getting 5.2, 5.3 through the 6 cones 100ft apart. the best time was achieved with the rear bar set at its softest setting. I never got to drive the car when it was set at firm, but I have since taken it through many canyon runs and a 25 mile Mt. Baldy run and there is definitely a noticeable difference on how flat and confident the car feels. I have no experience with the Stillen bars, I'm only comparing Stock to Hotchkis, and I think they are worth the money. __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum Last edited by Minicobra1; 07-12-2009 at 06:20 PM.

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