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Old Sep 2, 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 Sep 2, 2004 | 10:45 PM
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Eibach Anti-Roll Kit... Tanabe Springs (any of em, they are great)
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Old Sep 2, 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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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 06:01 AM
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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.
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Old Sep 3, 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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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 07:57 AM
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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?
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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 02:49 PM
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Hotchkis Sways - titanmotorsports.com - $250 shipped

RS*R Springs - Gruppe-S - $205 shipped
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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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Stillen sways and Tein springs.
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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 06:12 PM
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Thanks guys.
I'm going with the Hotchkis Sways and Tein springs.
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Old Sep 4, 2004 | 12:25 AM
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sways r supposed to rock .. I'll be installing them soon enough.
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Old Sep 4, 2004 | 12:49 AM
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wat about nismo
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Old Sep 5, 2004 | 06:51 AM
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Changed my mind.
I went with Stillen and Tein.
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Old Sep 5, 2004 | 01:53 PM
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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...
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Old Sep 5, 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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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 03:19 PM
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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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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 03:23 PM
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tien springs are horrible ...

go with rsr or tanabe springs

cusco sways
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Old Sep 6, 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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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 04:03 PM
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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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