Sedan Chat Thread
#1876
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I initially installed just the rear S sway but put the front one on about 6 weeks ago just so the set would match. There's slightly less body roll but not enough to recommend doing the RWD journey to S swap. I push the G pretty hard on off ramps and can't really push it any harder w/ the S pkg. I do think it would be worthwhile for the smaller rear X bar though, that one is quite diminutive
#1877
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Before the sways, I had all kinds of under steer. Traction control slaps you back if you start to oversteer, but doesn't do much to keep you from understeering. After the sways, it's a whole different ball game. Instead of fighting to regain control with the steering wheel, you just steer through things. Because racecar.
#1881
#1882
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My original plan was to buy Hotchkis sways last Summer.
Last edited by Rochester; 03-11-2014 at 03:38 PM.
#1883
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I doubt there are any significant differences in the different available sway bars.
I love my sway bars. Best mod I've done on my G.
#1884
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There are two versions, older model Eibach's are 2 way front, more recent years (I think 2012+ maybe) are 3 way fronts. Or maybe I don't know what I'm talking about. Yeah, that seems likely. I'm getting Eibach's one way or another. They offer *more* adjustment. Period.
Last edited by GoFightNguyen; 03-11-2014 at 03:42 PM.
#1885
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Side note, the Eibach sways are red. So if anyone actually is looking... well, they're red. And that's kind of cool, for no reason in particular.
Here's a picture of my sways. Notice the adjustment bolt holes.
Last edited by Rochester; 03-11-2014 at 03:50 PM.
#1887
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There are two versions, older model Eibach's are 2 way front, more recent years (I think 2012+ maybe) are 3 way fronts. Or maybe I don't know what I'm talking about. Yeah, that seems likely. I'm getting Eibach's one way or another. They offer *more* adjustment. Period.
I got my eibachs last fall when I got new tires and the front was 2 hole.
#1888
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Would be interesting to see how the new Stillen's hold up considering there were some reports that the older version of the Stillen sways had been snapping. Not sure what under conditions those bars were driven under.
#1889
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.
Having just test driven the s compared to new g, there is no doubt that the handling is stiffer. Unless there is some other suspension component like bushings or spring rate that could account for it, it sure seems like sway bars are different.
It was clear to both my wife and I, long time maxima se owners, that there was a difference between the two. Especially in turn in and dip in corners.
Oh, and does this forum have a mobile app? Because it is very difficult to post on mobile.
#1890
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He is indeed one and the same. He found the right place, eventually.
On the sport versions of the G37, it has stiffer sway bars, tighter steering ratios, and large sport brakes.
Welcome to the forum! Congratulations on your acquisition, post an intro (with pics) in the newbie section!
On the sport versions of the G37, it has stiffer sway bars, tighter steering ratios, and large sport brakes.
Welcome to the forum! Congratulations on your acquisition, post an intro (with pics) in the newbie section!