Sedan Chat Thread
03-11-2014, 04:58 PM
#1891
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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.
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.
The RWD Sport Package is so obviously a better driver's car setup, and yet AFAIK the only difference is in the struts... not the sways, and not the springs. Certainly the closer steering ratio in the RWD-Sport has something to do with driver impressions, but that's steering, not suspension.The Hotchkis website describes the S-swaybars as having a different compression rating than both the AWD and the non-Sport Journey, and yet Newt here did the measurements, and installed sport-sways on his non-Sport Journey... with that same-as assessment.
Like I said, can't explain it. Sometimes I wished we had an actual INFINITI Technician on this forum. Sure would be nice.
03-11-2014, 05:31 PM
#1892
I know. Can't explain it.
The RWD Sport Package is so obviously a better driver's car setup, and yet AFAIK the only difference is in the struts... not the sways, and not the springs. Certainly the closer steering ratio in the RWD-Sport has something to do with driver impressions, but that's steering, not suspension.The Hotchkis website describes the S-swaybars as having a different compression rating than both the AWD and the non-Sport Journey, and yet Newt here did the measurements, and installed sport-sways on his non-Sport Journey... with that same-as assessment.
Like I said, can't explain it. Sometimes I wished we had an actual INFINITI Technician on this forum. Sure would be nice.
Perhaps it's the wheel size disparity. The larger wheels on the S package provide less "springiness" than smaller wheels with a bigger sidewall. It might be the reason for the planted feel you get with an S.
03-11-2014, 05:40 PM
#1893
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Here's the thing: run that theory by Wannabesport, and see how much he jumps down your throat. You've seen his rants. It's almost funny sometimes.
03-11-2014, 05:43 PM
#1894
A quarter past stripped
+1 for that. When I jacked my F150 up and threw 38's under it the difference was night and day. I believe it is called sidewall sway in the truck community. You really feel it at speed and it takes a bit of time to get used to. For me it was a little unnerving at first, I thought the truck was actually losing stability but it wasn't. I guess the opposite can be said if you're going with larger rims with less sidewall on the tires. It's going to feel stiffer. The truck however sways like a boat a bit, but rides as smoothly as a Cadillac.
03-11-2014, 05:47 PM
#1895
Rochester... You the same guy from maxima.org? Been on there a long time! I recently bought a 2012 s.
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.
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.
03-11-2014, 07:37 PM
#1898
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03-11-2014, 08:11 PM
#1899
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GFN is partially correct about the adjustment options. They are 2-way adjustable in the front, and 3-way adjustable in the rears... as opposed to no-way and 2-way respectively for Hotchkis. But that's not why I bought them. I was forum friends with a member last year who offered to sell them to me at a very reasonable price. They were only on his car for a couple of months, and he was trustworthy, so I took the opportunity (with my wife's blessing, of course.) At the time, I had just spent money on a GT-Spec FSTB, so the sway bar purchase was a little ahead of schedule.
My original plan was to buy Hotchkis sways last Summer.
My original plan was to buy Hotchkis sways last Summer.
Hotchkis Sport Suspension
03-11-2014, 08:13 PM
#1900
03-11-2014, 09:12 PM
#1901
The Hotchkis sport asways are two way in the front and three way in the rear. (That sounds dirty I know) that coupled with the grease able bushings are what sold me on them.
Hotchkis Sport Suspension
Hotchkis Sport Suspension
03-11-2014, 09:15 PM
#1902
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I'm not certain what the other sways are going for but I got my Hotchkis bars for around $320 shipped IIRC. I shopped around and caught a sale so it worked out fairly well.
I hear what you're saying but for me the bushings made sense and were worth it.
I hear what you're saying but for me the bushings made sense and were worth it.
