I really considering getting hotchkis sways for my Z. I love the handling of the car, but would like to improve it without really hurting ride comfort. This is a plausible solution? What do you guys think?

 

hotchkis sways were a HUUUGGGEEEE improvement over stock.

 

I love my hotchkis. It's probably in my head, but the car feels so much more stout even in a straight line. Corners are much more fun now. PM West Covina for a great price.

 

also tirerack.com has a decent price on them:

Hotchkis TVS1

Hotchkis Sways

 

i don't think sways sacrifice that much ride comfort. you just feel more planted. get them. i have them and love it.

 

i was thinking about doing the same thing an gettin some sway bars
ive read the installs on the DIY part of the forums
but really how hard is it?

 

Way not just do the kit and do sway's/springs at the same time

 

It's as easy as it gets. If you can't do, then you need to go back to the horse and buggy days. There's several bolts and a couple of nuts to undo. Replace bar, reinstall nuts and bolts and your good to go.

 

literally a night and day difference

 

thanks guys, looks like I'll be ordering them this weekend, found a sponsor on here that will sell them for $305 shipped, if you see a better price let me know please.

 

Another good question would be what are the settings you guys are running your Hotch sways at?

 

I have heard most people set them on medium settings front and rear for a good improvement, but it won't be punishing.

 

good mod.

 

Soft rear , one up from full soft front. Night and day difference , i wouldnt want to drive a Z without them.

 

I'm thinking about medium in the back and one up from soft in the front, is that a good setting?

 

It just seems like everybody buys Hotchkis so they must be good, but the Cusco's are pretty damn nice too.

 

no one can tell you the "ideal" swaybar settings...it comes down to many factors (tires, alignment, road conditions). They are adjustable, so its easy to tailor it to suit your needs.

I'd recommend starting with full soft front and back, and gradually going stiffer till you find a setting you like

 

i'm at med/med.

 

Do it...

 

There's absolutely no downside to running the Hotchkis sways IMO. Comfort was unaffected, and performance was improved. What's not to like?

Consider getting the Hotchkis TVS kit, which includes springs and sways. Great combo!