Opinions on Sway Bars

AutoX Z · 01-28-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

One of these days someone is going to have to explain to me the difference between Over-/under-steer. I myself don't track, and don't know much about it. But sway bars/suspension is something I would like to upgrade.

When a car understeers the front end looses traction and the car goes straight.
When a car oversteers the rear end looses traction and the car starts to spin.

Basically understeers is when you hit the wall with the front of your car and oversteer is when you hit it with the back.

ChrisSlicks · 01-29-2010, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by AutoX Z

Basically understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of your car and oversteer is when you hit it with the back.

LOL, that's one way to put it.

m4a1mustang · 01-31-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

LOL, that's one way to put it.

Haha, that's the NASCAR way.

Damn car was so loose I backed it into the fence!

Or, Damn car was so tight I plowed like a dumptruck straight into the fence!

I think I'm going to go with the Stillen sways since the car is primarily a DD. And they are pretty and red.

antennahead · 01-31-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Haha, that's the NASCAR way.

Damn car was so loose I backed it into the fence!

Or, Damn car was so tight I plowed like a dumptruck straight into the fence!

I think I'm going to go with the Stillen sways since the car is primarily a DD. And they are pretty and red.

Happy with my Stillen's on the DD as well

Zeto · 02-11-2010, 10:23 AM

So according to the poll hotchkis it is!

ZForce · 02-11-2010, 12:23 PM

These two responses pretty much sum up the question everyone looking into to sways should ask themselves……What type of driving do you plan on doing - Street or Track?

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Hotch-track
Stillen- DD

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I have the Hotchkis and it is currently the stiffest setup, not sure about Cusco. The downside to the Hotchkis is that it is really too stiff for the street and will impact your turn-in grip if you don't add negative camber. On the track the stiffer the better but on the street I think the Stillen is the best compromise.

There should be 2 polls, one for Street & Spirited driving and another poll for Track.

My vote is for Stillen! Josh, I will be contacting you soon for some sways

B1nks · 02-21-2010, 01:18 PM

Now we have Whiteline to add to the mix. Whiteline has an extensive record with STi and EVO owners and have shown great results. Forged Performance is selling them and apparently the Whiteline sways were tested on a 370 specifically so may be worth taking a look at.

Philipp · 02-21-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by B1nks

Now we have Whiteline to add to the mix. Whiteline has an extensive record with STi and EVO owners and have shown great results. Forged Performance is selling them and apparently the Whiteline sways were tested on a 370 specifically so may be worth taking a look at.

I've heard only good things about the Whiteline swaybars. They are a bit on the expensive side however...

Anybody has some feedbacks for them on a 370?

OMGWTFBBQ · 02-21-2010, 07:02 PM

I think the guys over at Robispec are running a 27mm Whiteline three way adjustable sway bar in the front (but no rear sway bar?) if I recall correctly. I haven't seen any comments about the sways from them though.

SPOHN · 02-22-2010, 06:24 PM

I had Hotchkis on my 350 and loved them. One of the best mods I did. Haven't tried anything else. But waiting on more results and opinions from others before I make a final purchase some day.

bejan · 03-03-2010, 02:23 AM

Just wondering...

For the Stillen Sway Bar fans, what settings did you use for rear sway bar for DD?

and for Hotchkis Sway Bar fans, what settings did you use for front/back for DD?

Thanks for the help by the way!

Ztoon · 03-03-2010, 02:58 AM

Hotchkis - DD... softest setting

Zeto · 06-28-2010, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZForce

These two responses pretty much sum up the question everyone looking into to sways should ask themselves……What type of driving do you plan on doing - Street or Track?

There should be 2 polls, one for Street & Spirited driving and another poll for Track.

My vote is for Stillen! Josh, I will be contacting you soon for some sways

What if you do track driving on the street? J/K!

View Poll Results: Which Sway Bars?
Hotchkis	35	34.31%
Stillen	24	23.53%
Stock OEM	7	6.86%
Nismo	5	4.90%
Wait for Cusco or another company with adjustable front/rear	31	30.39%
Voters: 102. You may not vote on this poll

02-21-2010, 07:02 PM	#54 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	I think the guys over at Robispec are running a 27mm Whiteline three way adjustable sway bar in the front (but no rear sway bar?) if I recall correctly. I haven't seen any comments about the sways from them though. __________________ Zele Performance \| Varis \| Powerhouse Amuse \| Craftsquare \| Tommy Kaira \| Top Secret \| HKS \| Defi \| Volk Racing \| Cusco \| SPL \| Never ending build thread.. PM me if you have rare JDM parts for sale!

03-03-2010, 02:23 AM	#56 (permalink)
bejan Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 70 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 15	Just wondering... For the Stillen Sway Bar fans, what settings did you use for rear sway bar for DD? and for Hotchkis Sway Bar fans, what settings did you use for front/back for DD? Thanks for the help by the way! Last edited by bejan; 03-03-2010 at 02:27 AM.

03-03-2010, 02:58 AM	#57 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 25	Hotchkis - DD... softest setting __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

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02-11-2010, 10:23 AM	#50 (permalink)
Zeto Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North NJ Age: 40 Posts: 766 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 267	So according to the poll hotchkis it is!

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02-22-2010, 06:24 PM	#55 (permalink)
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