Sedan Chat Thread
03-08-2014, 06:17 PM
#1862
Hmm...contemplating the sways...but I'd love to do a drop but my living conditions beg to differ....although there are plenty of tuners in my area with an array of suspension set ups on different cars that get around just fine.
03-08-2014, 06:28 PM
#1863
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Priorities, man.
03-08-2014, 07:30 PM
#1865
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I went with a set of Hotchkis bars for my X. I believe that 'newt went with the rear bar from an S, he may be able to provide some feedback. I didn't realize a coupe bar would fit our cars.
03-08-2014, 07:42 PM
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What we (he) discovered is that the RWD Journey and RWD Sport have the same sway bars, and it's the AWD that has the lesser sways. At least, that's his impression and assumption based on measuring the two in thickness, eyeballing they side-by-side, and before/after driving experience.
All that said, if you're going to upgrade sways, upgrade them both, and upgrade them with any number of aftermarket manufacturers (Eibach, Stillen, Hotchkis, etc.)
Looking at it another way, I already have the Sport 6MT, and I upgraded my sways. Best mod for the price, hands down.
03-08-2014, 08:53 PM
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That's right, he did. I sold him mine, front and back.
What we (he) discovered is that the RWD Journey and RWD Sport have the same sway bars, and it's the AWD that has the lesser sways. At least, that's his impression and assumption based on measuring the two in thickness, eyeballing they side-by-side, and before/after driving experience.
All that said, if you're going to upgrade sways, upgrade them both, and upgrade them with any number of aftermarket manufacturers (Eibach, Stillen, Hotchkis, etc.)
Looking at it another way, I already have the Sport 6MT, and I upgraded my sways. Best mod for the price, hands down.
What we (he) discovered is that the RWD Journey and RWD Sport have the same sway bars, and it's the AWD that has the lesser sways. At least, that's his impression and assumption based on measuring the two in thickness, eyeballing they side-by-side, and before/after driving experience.
All that said, if you're going to upgrade sways, upgrade them both, and upgrade them with any number of aftermarket manufacturers (Eibach, Stillen, Hotchkis, etc.)
Looking at it another way, I already have the Sport 6MT, and I upgraded my sways. Best mod for the price, hands down.
The X sways are pretty tiny, I did a side-by-side eyeball as mine were being installed. The Hotchkis definitely have more to them.
I haven't noticed a significant increase in ride harshness or a decrease in ride comfort / quality. I am noticing that I would like seats that grab ahold of me a bit better though today was definitely more aggressive than I usually drive.natnthe same time, sways are the only real suspension mod I've done other than going up to 18s. My answer may change once I put the 19s on.
03-08-2014, 09:15 PM
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03-08-2014, 09:57 PM
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I dunno, I see the temptation and where it could be a lot of fun. For me it's my DD so not really something I want to do. That and for the cost of a SC or TT setup I could buy and build a show quality TT RX-7.
But, if that's what you wanna do I'm in for pics and to follow your build thread!
03-08-2014, 10:47 PM
#1874
I remember seeing you sold him yours but couldn't remember whether he put on front and rear, for some reason I thought just rear but I may be thinking of someone else with an X that only upgraded the rear?
The X sways are pretty tiny, I did a side-by-side eyeball as mine were being installed. The Hotchkis definitely have more to them.
I haven't noticed a significant increase in ride harshness or a decrease in ride comfort / quality. I am noticing that I would like seats that grab ahold of me a bit better though today was definitely more aggressive than I usually drive.natnthe same time, sways are the only real suspension mod I've done other than going up to 18s. My answer may change once I put the 19s on.
The X sways are pretty tiny, I did a side-by-side eyeball as mine were being installed. The Hotchkis definitely have more to them.
I haven't noticed a significant increase in ride harshness or a decrease in ride comfort / quality. I am noticing that I would like seats that grab ahold of me a bit better though today was definitely more aggressive than I usually drive.natnthe same time, sways are the only real suspension mod I've done other than going up to 18s. My answer may change once I put the 19s on.
03-08-2014, 11:06 PM
#1875
I hope it's ok that I post this here. If not, I apologize. I have a quick question concerning wheel figment. I have a 2011 RWD sport sedan and I'm dropped on H&R springs without camber arms. Will a 20x9 +20 fit in the front without any fender work? What size tires would you recommend? My other option would by 20x8.5 +35. I want it to be flush. I have searched on the forum for the last two days, but haven't found a definitive answer. TIA!