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Old 09-02-2004, 09:11 PM
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What are the best springs and sway bars for the 350z?
I'm not going drifting or drag racing.
I just want to be able to corner better in the canyons.
I need to narrow the list down by the opinions of other Z owners.
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Old 09-02-2004, 10:45 PM
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Eibach Anti-Roll Kit... Tanabe Springs (any of em, they are great)
Old 09-02-2004, 11:28 PM
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Stillen sways are on sale right now for $289. The Hotchkis bars are slightly cheaper, but the Stillens' have the bushing collars
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Hotchki's are 250 shipped, thats more than slightly cheaper .. vs 289 + s/h .. (unless the buyer is local [like you?])

Stillen's don't come w/anything cept the bars .. Hotchki's include replacement bushings. Some came w/grease, some w/o.

Both are 3 hole per end (front/rear) .. with very similar rates.

I don't think you can go wrong w/either .. Stillen will probably resell better based on name alone.
Old 09-03-2004, 06:20 AM
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RS-R springs are probably one of the better aftermarket performance springs

i have them and would definatly recommend them to anyone. They lower around .6inches and have a stiffer spring rate than stock



Im also planning to get Hotchkis sway bars in the future. Seem to be the best value for people who just want to have fun going through the canyons etc
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Originally posted by OgreDave
Hotchki's are 250 shipped, thats more than slightly cheaper .. vs 289 + s/h .. (unless the buyer is local [like you?])

Stillen's don't come w/anything cept the bars .. Hotchki's include replacement bushings. Some came w/grease, some w/o.

Both are 3 hole per end (front/rear) .. with very similar rates.

I don't think you can go wrong w/either .. Stillen will probably resell better based on name alone.
$250, Where?
Old 09-03-2004, 02:49 PM
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Hotchkis Sways - titanmotorsports.com - $250 shipped

RS*R Springs - Gruppe-S - $205 shipped
Old 09-03-2004, 03:31 PM
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Stillen sways and Tein springs.
Old 09-03-2004, 06:12 PM
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Thanks guys.
I'm going with the Hotchkis Sways and Tein springs.
Old 09-04-2004, 12:25 AM
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sways r supposed to rock .. I'll be installing them soon enough.
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wat about nismo
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Changed my mind.
I went with Stillen and Tein.
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Originally posted by bwzabodyn
Hotchkis Sways - titanmotorsports.com - $250 shipped
Is there a special link? I don't see them listed on their site...
Old 09-05-2004, 06:32 PM
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Call them & ask.. they'll give you that price. Many people have gotten it already.
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I went with Hotchkis and Nismo. I mostly wanted it for the canyons and a few track days. Its a great set-up and I couldnt be happier.
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tien springs are horrible ...

go with rsr or tanabe springs

cusco sways
Old 09-06-2004, 03:57 PM
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If you have 19's don't go with Teins,your ride will still bounce.
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Originally posted by ronald_m
If you have 19's don't go with Teins,your ride will still bounce.
For reals?
Do the Teins lower the car too much?
I just installed my Stillens sway bars yesterday and it make a hella difference in my cornering at 60 mph and above. The car stayed glued to the road.
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