In the description of the product on factorypartsdirect.com it states that these are for "non-VDC". What is that all about? Why would VDC matter and do I really need to concern myself with it? I am probably going with Cusco anyway but does VDC really matter and why?

NISMO S-Tune Stabalizer Bars
Product Code: 54600-RSZ30US
Retail Value: $700.00
Our Price: $500.00

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Genuine NISMO S-Tune Front and Rear Sway Bar KitThese Genuine NISMO Components are for the 2003 - 2004 Coupes (non-VDC equipped) and are 36 mm hollow steel in the front and 22 mm in the rear. Custom designed NISMO Sway Bars increase roll stiffness for quicker turn-in and less body lean. Features precise bolt-on installation and includes firmer bushings with higher density rubber.All Genuine Nissan Auto Parts and Genuine Nissan Accessories and NISMO S-Tune Components meet Nissan performance standards and are backed by a twelve month Limited Warranty.

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Nissan is just covering their asses with that blanket statement. They even had that in the listings for the NISMO wheels. Basically, they are stating that any change to the suspension, wheels, tires, etc. can affect the dynamics of the car and ultimately affect the behavior of VDC which is tuned to the OEM configuration.

If you put on a NISMO swaybar or Cusco or any other aftermarket part then have the rear end slide out in a turn at high speed and total your Z and kill or maim somebody, don't blame Nissan for VDC not saving you.

 

Its just they tested the sway bars on a non VDC vehicle. i called them and thats the answer i received.

 

If you go to www.nissanusa.com/nismo and choose the sway bars from the website they actually say they are compatible with VDC if installed with the S-Tune shocks and springs. BTW MSRP is $500 on the Nissan website so factorypart's pricing is misleading at best. They sell for $465 at MyNismo (http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=2499)

 

Cool, I thought it was BS or just CYA. Just wanted to get some other opinions. Thanks.