Cusco or Hotchkis Sway Bars?
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Cusco or Hotchkis Sway Bars?
Im trying to decide and would welcome opinions, also what settings would you recommend for both front and rear(Hotchkis 4 position front & 3 position rear/Cusco 2 position front & single position rear). I don't track my car but would like for it to handle like its on rails.
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See this thread and start at post #15 for talk between these two sway bars:
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension/225921-i-hate-body-roll.html
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension/225921-i-hate-body-roll.html
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Originally Posted by MustGoFastR
See this thread and start at post #15 for talk between these two sway bars:
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=225921
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=225921
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Aftermarket sways don't mean the car will handle "like on rails". You need to tune the suspension to the driver, tires, car and conditions. My suggestion is to first tune the driver - go to a HPDE and you will see what I mean. It is usually the nut behind the wheel that is a limiting factor.
If you are still dead set on getting sways then:
-Look for adjustment (you will need to tune the sways to the way you want the car to drive and any other parts you put on in the future)
-Look for a well know brand (both fit this bill) that make quality parts that are reliable, and will stand behind their brand
-And alway in aftermarket parts - look for lighter parts than stock (a lighter car will accelerate, brake, turn,... better than a heavier car)
- And with any aftermarket part - be prepared to invest a lot of time (and sometimes money) to get the part to work right. Although with sways this is pretty low risk.
Just my 2 cents.
If you are still dead set on getting sways then:
-Look for adjustment (you will need to tune the sways to the way you want the car to drive and any other parts you put on in the future)
-Look for a well know brand (both fit this bill) that make quality parts that are reliable, and will stand behind their brand
-And alway in aftermarket parts - look for lighter parts than stock (a lighter car will accelerate, brake, turn,... better than a heavier car)
- And with any aftermarket part - be prepared to invest a lot of time (and sometimes money) to get the part to work right. Although with sways this is pretty low risk.
Just my 2 cents.
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I just installed my cusco ones, and i think they are really good. Although I've read that there isn't much difference in performance from the Hotchkis ones. I like that they are solid, but i think the Hotchkis are cheaper.
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