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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 02:29 PM
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Default Do Nismo sway bars reduce ground clearance?

I'm going to get mine installed this Saturday... do I need to be more careful around town to avoid bottoming out or scraping?
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 02:32 PM
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Do Nismo sway bars reduce ground clearance?
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 02:53 PM
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^what he said. Same fit as stock sways.
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 02:46 PM
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no, no differnce in ride height.
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 04:27 PM
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not to complain, well, maybe a little.

I put the s-tune and sways on and I really cannot feel much difference. I think I would rather have my money instead of this supposed "upgrade" to the suspension.

BTW- the drop, even with the s-tune is minimal. with just the sways it is 0!

why oh why do people give them such a good write up?
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 04:37 PM
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You need to take your car to a deserted windy road and haul some ****! Then you will very clearly see the difference.



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not to complain, well, maybe a little.

I put the s-tune and sways on and I really cannot feel much difference. I think I would rather have my money instead of this supposed "upgrade" to the suspension.

BTW- the drop, even with the s-tune is minimal. with just the sways it is 0!

why oh why do people give them such a good write up?
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 05:35 AM
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yeah there is a big difference, IMO. keep in mind they are S tune. They are designed for the street. But they are leaps above the stock suspension.
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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 05:52 AM
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It does make alot of difference with the Nismo sways together with the coilovers; in my case I went with the Teins Flex. I now feel more of the road and control; zig zag maneuvering is when you feel the added control most.

Anyone looking for the stock parts

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Old Jan 10, 2004 | 03:52 PM
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Default Just got mine installed!

Having only driven them for the 35 miles home, I can already tell they have really helped reduced the body roll and front-end push in corners. As others have noted, steering feels overall a bit lighter. This makes for less work and more play on the road. I'm very happy with this mod (my 1st ever!).
I don't know why these weren't installed on the car from the factory... There's nothing inherently more expensive about them compared to stock, is there?
Mika
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