Eibach,tanabe or whiteline sway bar?

thezd · 07-08-2013, 12:22 AM

need help deciding on which sway bar to buy. thank you

Sh0velMan · 07-08-2013, 08:17 AM

Worst eBayer ever. Definitely would not recommend.

thezd · 07-09-2013, 02:43 AM

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Worst eBayer ever. Definitely would not recommend.

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DEpointfive0 · 07-09-2013, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by thezd

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I think 90% of the forum will say Whiteline because they are solid and quite adjustable

thezd · 07-09-2013, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I think 90% of the forum will say Whiteline because they are solid and quite adjustable

i think the eibach is adjustable as well. i've read some good feed back on them. i just cant make up my mind on the two. the eibach is alot cheaper as well.and it is wider, im not sure if that is better or not....

chrischhorn · 07-11-2013, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by thezd

i think the eibach is adjustable as well. i've read some good feed back on them. i just cant make up my mind on the two. the eibach is alot cheaper as well.and it is wider, im not sure if that is better or not....

Whiteline is a solid bar, Eibach is hollow. Cant compare sizes as the solid bars will be more stiff then the hollow bar at the same size.

/Angelo350Z/ · 07-11-2013, 03:01 AM

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Whiteline is a solid bar, Eibach is hollow. Cant compare sizes as the solid bars will be more stiff then the hollow bar at the same size.

Solid is best

Guard Dad · 07-11-2013, 10:52 AM

Solid or hollow is not the real issue. The real issue is stiffness. Hollow bars can weigh less than a comparable solid bar while a solid bar is more compact (smaller diameter) than a similarly stiff hollow bar.

If circumstances limit the maximum diameter of the bar then a solid bar usually offers the greatest stiffness in the least amount of space. If there are no limits on the diameter then a hollow bar can save weight and offer comparable stiffness.

How stiff are you interested in going? For street use almost any aftermarket bar set will offer you plenty of stiffness. I have the Stillen set with the front bar set on the softest settling and the rear bar set on the middle setting and I have found it to provide exceptional control in street use.

Chuck33079 · 07-11-2013, 10:55 AM

Aren't Eibachs repainted Hotchkis bars? They were on another vehicle I had. I'm running Hotchkis on mine with zero complaints. I've used whitelines on other vehicles and was very happy with them.

Chuy · 07-11-2013, 11:13 AM

I run Eibach and yes they are adjustable. They already have have the bushing lock so the bushing doesn't move side to side.

JDMFairlady21 · 07-11-2013, 12:45 PM

We've installed all of them, but are partial to Whitelines. Just like the solid bar and the amount of adjustment available on it. They come with the lateral locks to keep the bushing in place as well

Cbtech · 07-11-2013, 06:32 PM

Eibachs are hollow??

they felt pretty solid to me...and they were heavy!! on the other hand, Eibachs are adjustable and i'm very happy with them.

zfamous · 07-12-2013, 12:47 PM

Front or rear? Also, like the user said above, hollow isn't a factor but more of a benefit of less weight. Stiffness is more of a issue. It might just come down to price and ease of install. It's weird that all it takes is an extra hold notched into the bar to be called adjustable but sometimes it's the little things.

thezd · 07-13-2013, 02:39 AM

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Front or rear? Also, like the user said above, hollow isn't a factor but more of a benefit of less weight. Stiffness is more of a issue. It might just come down to price and ease of install. It's weird that all it takes is an extra hold notched into the bar to be called adjustable but sometimes it's the little things.

front n rear. planning on installing them myself. would a FI 18 exhaust be a issue regarding the size of the bars?

DEpointfive0 · 07-13-2013, 03:07 AM

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front n rear. planning on installing them myself. would a FI 18 exhaust be a issue regarding the size of the bars?

Not at all

07-08-2013, 12:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
thezd Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: adelaide Posts: 11 Drives: c63 amg Rep Power: 15	Eibach,tanabe or whiteline sway bar? need help deciding on which sway bar to buy. thank you

07-08-2013, 08:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 20	Worst eBayer ever. Definitely would not recommend. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

07-11-2013, 10:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 15	Solid or hollow is not the real issue. The real issue is stiffness. Hollow bars can weigh less than a comparable solid bar while a solid bar is more compact (smaller diameter) than a similarly stiff hollow bar. If circumstances limit the maximum diameter of the bar then a solid bar usually offers the greatest stiffness in the least amount of space. If there are no limits on the diameter then a hollow bar can save weight and offer comparable stiffness. How stiff are you interested in going? For street use almost any aftermarket bar set will offer you plenty of stiffness. I have the Stillen set with the front bar set on the softest settling and the rear bar set on the middle setting and I have found it to provide exceptional control in street use. thezd and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ 2010 Brilliant Silver, Base w/Sport Package, AT7, Katzkin leather, upgraded audio and lots of Dynamat and a bunch of small stuff.

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Aren't Eibachs repainted Hotchkis bars? They were on another vehicle I had. I'm running Hotchkis on mine with zero complaints. I've used whitelines on other vehicles and was very happy with them. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-11-2013, 11:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chuy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 474 Drives: 2015 NISMO Rep Power: 15	I run Eibach and yes they are adjustable. They already have have the bushing lock so the bushing doesn't move side to side. __________________ Miko 2015 Nismo Tech: nothing RIP Ginger 2009 370Z Sport Touring

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JDMFairlady21 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LI, NY Posts: 348 Drives: 03 Z33 TT Redline Rep Power: 16	We've installed all of them, but are partial to Whitelines. Just like the solid bar and the amount of adjustment available on it. They come with the lateral locks to keep the bushing in place as well __________________ [

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Cbtech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,372 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 15	Eibachs are hollow?? they felt pretty solid to me...and they were heavy!! on the other hand, Eibachs are adjustable and i'm very happy with them. TreeSemdyZee likes this. __________________ Are U in Sacramento or Central Valley California? Click here! Foglight Hardwire in less than 10 minutes! DIY: Automatic VDC off

07-12-2013, 12:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
zfamous Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Southern, CA Posts: 13 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 12	Front or rear? Also, like the user said above, hollow isn't a factor but more of a benefit of less weight. Stiffness is more of a issue. It might just come down to price and ease of install. It's weird that all it takes is an extra hold notched into the bar to be called adjustable but sometimes it's the little things.

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