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I'm thinking of the following: Hotchkis Sway Bars to improve the feel through high speed cornering... Stillen Intakes to add some HP... Questions: Do i need to also install springs
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I'm thinking of the following:
Hotchkis Sway Bars to improve the feel through high speed cornering... Stillen Intakes to add some HP... Questions: Do i need to also install springs when i install the sway bars? does the manufacturer matter with either of these choices? thanks in advance. |
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I am also looking at the Hotchkis Sways.
You do not need to install springs with the sways. Nope, but if you are looking for springs get the swifts.
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Hotchkis sways are too stiff up front unless you are looking to run crazy camber. Look at eibach or stillen if you don't want to.
Swift springs are the way to go. |
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I put Stillen front and rear sways on mine fairly soon after purchasing my Z back in 09. Noticed immediately flatter stance in the turns. Just recently put the Swift Sport Springs on and after driving down to ZCON and back in Savannah I'm even more pleased with those springs!
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I am going with the Hotchkis.
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+1 on the SWIFT springs. Regarding the Stillen intake G3, it has good gains but you'll lose power in the lower RPM and when installing make sure to clear the intake tubes from the AC lines. I personally believe that the stock intake does great if you simply get the K&N filters + HPS tubes.
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Mine does not understeer, but mine has 2° neg up front...
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My 2cents... Swifts are still the best bang for the buck in the handling department. I was one of the ones that had to do a rear camber kit. Some are not.
Butt dyno indicates I didn't loose anything on the bottom end although a real dyno may disagree. Definately does not fall on it's face at higher rpm as it did stock. Coming in from a turbo car, this was very evident. I am sure an exhaust will help too. That is not to say drop-ins and tubes aren't a better bang for your buck but I also wanted the visual upgrade under the hood.
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With my power levels it is very heavy on the oversteer. Not that I don't mind a bit of counter steering.
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I have not had a chance to push mine to the edge yet with the Swifts and alignment but seems to track like it's on rails so far. No front camber adjustment yet (about -1.8 both sides). If I find I need sways, I will do it but that is yet to be seen. I probably won't make the determination until I replace the front tires and have a chance to push it a little.
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