Review: Whiteline Front anti-roll bar

osbornsm · 10-06-2014, 08:42 AM

Rating:

- Three thumbs down
- Remember that Adam Sandler CD where he had the "piece of sh*t car" song? Read on...

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Review:
The Whiteline anti-roll bar is a solid piece, not hollow, so its heavy.
- If you give a crap about a couple pounds THAT low on the body, please show me your lap times that prove it made a difference...

It comes with the necessary hardware to install and even a grease packet

They come with "lateral locks" which are pretty much clamps to prevent the bar from moving. Neat trick.

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HOWEVER...
The lateral locks also provide the excellent service of REMOVING the bushing from the FU*K#&^ bracket while you drive.

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Summary:

DO NOT BUY this product for the 370z until Whiteline develops a better way to manage their bushings.
The Whiteline Anti-Roll bar feels wonderful.
The steering is crisp like inhaling the first bit of a Sprite when you open it.
They need a better system to manage their bushings.

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Update 1 week later
Whiteline bar is now uninstalled and the OEM bar is back on the car.

Whiteline support has found another vehicle's bushing which has the appropriate lip to keep the sway bar in place, and fits the 370z bar size.

Warranty claims will be sending me a brand new Front Sway Bar because i had to drive "bushing-less" for 300 miles, with the bar rattling over every f*ing bump.

Results

A+ Whiteline customer service
C- product design

New bar and DIFFERENT bushings are on their way, free of charge.

Rusty · 10-06-2014, 09:12 AM

Other members have reported the samething with the locks.

osbornsm · 10-06-2014, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Other members have reported the samething with the locks.

Who ?

I haven't seen a review of them??

aszyd · 10-06-2014, 10:43 AM

I'll need to take a look at my bars, but I don't think that I have the bushing issue... My problem with the front bar was that I had to enlarge the mounting holes. The endlinks would not slide through the bar, forcing me to drill them out to fit.

ZMan8 · 10-06-2014, 10:57 AM

Kenchan had issues with his bar as well I think.

kenchan · 10-06-2014, 11:12 AM

i did, i just karate chopped it in half.

actually you need to set the collar locks to fit completely flush -0.5mm with the bar on both sides. ive not had the bushing push out since. but ive not tracked the car so dont know how well it hold ups on a road course.

that said, if you only want the front bar, i suggest you get the stillen swaybar set and just use the front bar + stock bushings and clamps.

gbrettin · 10-06-2014, 11:33 AM

I have both front and rear whiteline sways. I better get my car on a hoist to look into this.

Rangerz · 10-06-2014, 11:47 AM

I have been running these bars front and rear all year with 2 track days a month since Mar and haven't had any issues at all. The powder coating was a little thick on one of the front end link holes and needed to be reamed a little.

osbornsm · 10-06-2014, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rangerz

I have been running these bars front and rear all year with 2 track days a month since Mar and haven't had any issues at all. The powder coating was a little thick on one of the front end link holes and needed to be reamed a little.

How did you mount the Lateral Locks they included in the kit?

Rangerz · 10-06-2014, 12:25 PM

Similar to you pic. If i remember right turned them so the lock had the most bite against the bushing keeper. I gotta get under mine again later this week to do the oil and will snap a pic

osbornsm · 10-06-2014, 12:49 PM

THIS. See anything MISSING HERE????

kenchan · 10-06-2014, 01:01 PM

kangaroo bar!

jlo370z · 10-06-2014, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

THIS. See anything MISSING HERE????

mine are working great btw

carlitos_370z · 10-06-2014, 01:47 PM

damn.... thanks for the review... this swaybars are on my list.. but after see this i have to modified my wish list lol... someone can tell me what sway bars are the best for our 370z's thanks!!!

Rangerz · 10-06-2014, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

THIS. See anything MISSING HERE????

Jez...i thought it was just pushing a little bit. Thats damn near completly out. Pain in the butt but you coyld modify a couple of thick washers to put between the lock and the bushing...IDK just spit balling

10-06-2014, 08:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Review: Whiteline Front anti-roll bar Rating: - Three thumbs down - Remember that Adam Sandler CD where he had the "piece of sht car" song? Read on... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Review:* The Whiteline anti-roll bar is a solid piece, not hollow, so its heavy. - If you give a crap about a couple pounds THAT low on the body, please show me your lap times that prove it made a difference... It comes with the necessary hardware to install and even a grease packet They come with "lateral locks" which are pretty much clamps to prevent the bar from moving. Neat trick. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- HOWEVER... The lateral locks also provide the excellent service of REMOVING the bushing from the FUK#&^ bracket while you drive. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary:* DO NOT BUY this product for the 370z until Whiteline develops a better way to manage their bushings. The Whiteline Anti-Roll bar feels wonderful. The steering is crisp like inhaling the first bit of a Sprite when you open it. They need a better system to manage their bushings. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Update 1 week later Whiteline bar is now uninstalled and the OEM bar is back on the car. Whiteline support has found another vehicle's bushing which has the appropriate lip to keep the sway bar in place, and fits the 370z bar size. Warranty claims will be sending me a brand new Front Sway Bar because i had to drive "bushing-less" for 300 miles, with the bar rattling over every fing bump. Results* A+ Whiteline customer service C- product design New bar and DIFFERENT bushings are on their way, free of charge. Last edited by osbornsm; 10-09-2014 at 11:51 AM.

10-06-2014, 09:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,185 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Other members have reported the samething with the locks. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

10-06-2014, 10:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
aszyd Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 877 Drives: Magma Red 370z T+S Rep Power: 21	I'll need to take a look at my bars, but I don't think that I have the bushing issue... My problem with the front bar was that I had to enlarge the mounting holes. The endlinks would not slide through the bar, forcing me to drill them out to fit. __________________ Competition Clutch\|Fast Intentions\|Maxbore\|NST\|Setrab\|Stillen\|Tomei\|Uprev\| Z1 Avant Garde\|SPC\|Stance\|Whiteline Aerojacket\|Seibon\|Tanabe\|TRS\|TWM

10-06-2014, 10:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	Kenchan had issues with his bar as well I think. __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

10-06-2014, 11:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i did, i just karate chopped it in half. actually you need to set the collar locks to fit completely flush -0.5mm with the bar on both sides. ive not had the bushing push out since. but ive not tracked the car so dont know how well it hold ups on a road course. that said, if you only want the front bar, i suggest you get the stillen swaybar set and just use the front bar + stock bushings and clamps. ZMan8 likes this.

10-06-2014, 11:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,282 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	I have both front and rear whiteline sways. I better get my car on a hoist to look into this. carlitos_370z likes this.

10-06-2014, 11:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rangerz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northern Utah Age: 59 Posts: 476 Drives: 2012 370 Nismo Rep Power: 12	I have been running these bars front and rear all year with 2 track days a month since Mar and haven't had any issues at all. The powder coating was a little thick on one of the front end link holes and needed to be reamed a little. kenchan and gbrettin like this. __________________ Stillen Gen III/ NST/ Fast Intentions Non-Res HFC & 12" Resonated CF TDX/ Setreb series 9 OC/ SPL upper control arms/ Whiteline front & rear swaybars/ Uprev tuned by Seb@specialtyZ/ 319HP 262TQ/ Z1 PS Cooler/ Z1 SS Premium break lines/ CJM Road Race pump/Carbotech F:XP10 R:XP8 Nismo OC DIY

10-06-2014, 12:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rangerz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northern Utah Age: 59 Posts: 476 Drives: 2012 370 Nismo Rep Power: 12	Similar to you pic. If i remember right turned them so the lock had the most bite against the bushing keeper. I gotta get under mine again later this week to do the oil and will snap a pic osbornsm likes this. __________________ Stillen Gen III/ NST/ Fast Intentions Non-Res HFC & 12" Resonated CF TDX/ Setreb series 9 OC/ SPL upper control arms/ Whiteline front & rear swaybars/ Uprev tuned by Seb@specialtyZ/ 319HP 262TQ/ Z1 PS Cooler/ Z1 SS Premium break lines/ CJM Road Race pump/Carbotech F:XP10 R:XP8 Nismo OC DIY

10-06-2014, 12:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	THIS. See anything MISSING HERE???? __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

10-06-2014, 01:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	kangaroo bar! ZMan8 likes this.

10-06-2014, 01:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7586	damn.... thanks for the review... this swaybars are on my list.. but after see this i have to modified my wish list lol... someone can tell me what sway bars are the best for our 370z's thanks!!!

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