Sway Bar Database
08-01-2005, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jcpeyton
Nice breakdown. This is such a great forum because people are willing to do this type of work and share the info with others.
I have had Stillen red (3 settings) for +/- 5K miles and like them a lot. Mine are set medium in front, stiffest in the rear.
After about 500 miles I installed Prothane bushings mainly because it just didn't seem right to reuse OEM. I noticed a subtle difference right away-a little tighter, a little more secure feeling. Maybe it was the urethane, maybe it was just the "newness" of the bushings--either way, I consider it $50 well spent.
Any info about the nismo adjustable links would be appreciated. Kinda pricey, and what is the gain?
I have had Stillen red (3 settings) for +/- 5K miles and like them a lot. Mine are set medium in front, stiffest in the rear.
After about 500 miles I installed Prothane bushings mainly because it just didn't seem right to reuse OEM. I noticed a subtle difference right away-a little tighter, a little more secure feeling. Maybe it was the urethane, maybe it was just the "newness" of the bushings--either way, I consider it $50 well spent.
Any info about the nismo adjustable links would be appreciated. Kinda pricey, and what is the gain?
08-28-2005, 06:57 AM
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can anyone comment on the Nismo sways? I need a good set for track use
I have the Nismo now but i don't feel any difference compare to the stock ones. Will a better set of sway help me on the track when going into highspeed corners? I always feel unsafe becasue the amount of the body roll.
thx
I have the Nismo now but i don't feel any difference compare to the stock ones. Will a better set of sway help me on the track when going into highspeed corners? I always feel unsafe becasue the amount of the body roll.
thx
08-29-2005, 10:08 AM
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some ppl comment that the Cusco is too stiff in the rear and create a lot of oversteer? since i already have JIC coilovers with 12K springs in the rear...
which set is good for me then? Cusco? Hotchkis?
which set is good for me then? Cusco? Hotchkis?
08-30-2005, 10:46 AM
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G35 Coupe here with Eibach sways. Soft front, medium rear. Whoever said it's like driving a "slot car" is absolutely correct. No noises so far (~100miles). The urethane bushings look pretty solid to me, plenty of grease supplied, and the built-in bushing "stops" prevent it from shifting. No worry about after-though hose clamps falling off. 
Best add I've done so far.
Best add I've done so far.
12-16-2005, 05:54 AM
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Solo specific sway
I ran BS this year with 05 Enthus no modifications other than 275 V710's. I'd really like to be able to put more power down coming out of turns and decided a front sway was in order. Being that this will be my only modification this year other than new V710's based upon experience can anyone recommend the best front sway for daily driver/autox on stock suspension. Thanks
12-16-2005, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by larson
I ran BS this year with 05 Enthus no modifications other than 275 V710's. I'd really like to be able to put more power down coming out of turns and decided a front sway was in order. Being that this will be my only modification this year other than new V710's based upon experience can anyone recommend the best front sway for daily driver/autox on stock suspension. Thanks
So that being said - sway bars are to help keep the car level during cornering. They are a type of spring that transfers some of the suspension travel to the other wheel, so the stiffer the sway bar - the more transfer. This is good for dry conditions, yet negative for wet conditions. The only thing I would look for is sway bars that you can change the stiffness.
Good luck
12-16-2005, 07:09 AM
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I have never heard of Cusco being too stiff.....have them on my car and they are one of the best mods I ever did
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12-18-2005, 05:58 PM
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Question about Cusco. Since these do not come with aftermarket bushings and reuse stock is there any potential lose of stiffness in that? It probably eliminates the noise that polyurethane bushings make correct? It is possible to get a set of stiffer bushings for these bars and stiffen things up a bit more?
Thanks
Thanks
06-19-2006, 06:51 AM
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For someone who really wants to feel the difference which ones would you guys recommend. I know that Hotchkinds seems to be the best of the round but from individual reviews that I just read, it seems as thought you won't feel that much of a difference. Am I correct?
06-19-2006, 07:01 AM
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You cannot go wrong with either Hotchkis or Cusco - both will make a dramatic improvement on the car that is immediately noticeable.
Go Hotchkis is you like the idea of a hollow sway bar, or Cusco if you like the idea of a solid one. Personally, for my own use, I prefer a solid bar, but it is largely personal preference
I track my car, as well as drive it on the street daily in the warm months - I've never felt the need for, nor have even bothered to explore, urethane swaybar bushings - the stock ones have done quite well and I see no reason to change them
Go Hotchkis is you like the idea of a hollow sway bar, or Cusco if you like the idea of a solid one. Personally, for my own use, I prefer a solid bar, but it is largely personal preference
I track my car, as well as drive it on the street daily in the warm months - I've never felt the need for, nor have even bothered to explore, urethane swaybar bushings - the stock ones have done quite well and I see no reason to change them
06-19-2006, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by roncfpz
+1 on the Cusco bars; very noticeable difference from stock.
Any site preferences to order these from. Want to get the best price obviesly.
Also going to be getting springs for my car just to get a +1 out of that too, would you recommend any special ones for an 06 Z?
