So, I'm planning on buying a set of sway bars for my 05 enthusiast. I was on intensepower's website and the nismo sways say "not compatible on cars with vdc". I was on another website, westcovina, and it doesn't say that at all. So I called and spoke to someone there and said that it won't be a problem. So, before i pull the trigger and order the nismo s tune sways, i'd like to know if anyone here can vouch for this from personal experience or if they know of someone that has them on a car with VDC and has not experienced issues. Thanks in advance to any help or advice you can give.

P.S. - i'm also considering the hotchkis sway bar set but i like the nismo's cause they are a little thicker up front and not that much more money and my dealership can't really complain about me putting on nissan approved parts. Thanks again.

Wil

 

They are compatible. That statement is there for liability purposes I would imagine...it is there for the other Nismo suspension pieces as well.

The Hotchkis are going to be a better value as they are adjustable (I run these). You make a good point about the warranty concerns, but keep in mind the dealer cannot technically use sways to deny an unrelated warranty claim, although you can bet they will try (Nismo sways or not even).

 

Blah, Hotchkis or bust.

 

and I don't even have them yet

 

 

lol, that was funny. Thanks for the advice. Has anyone actually had them (nismo sways) installed on their car though?

 

I know of a few people who wasted their money on them.

 

what do you mean wasted? are they not as effective as others out there? I understand they lack adjustablility but don't you think a reputable brand like nismo would know how to properly tune a compenent like say bars. I'm still considering the hotchkis kit and just want to make the best decision for my money.

 

^Wasted as in they are more expensive than more functional other brands. Lack of adjustability is huge. I do not think Nismo knows exactly (more or less) what stiffness you need/prefer. Is the Nismo better than stock? I'd say yes. Is it worth the extra cost over other brands? I'd say no.. Keep in mind, I'm a Nismo fan, but sometimes you can't let the little fanboi in you make unrational decisions.

Again, Hotchkis or bust.