Sedan Chat Thread
01-13-2016, 08:42 PM
#8836
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Anyone who's pushed the G Sedan into a turn knows that the car understeers. Really bad, too. Even the RWD Sport model understeers. It's a horrible and helpless feeling. But all you have to do to correct it is upgrade to aftermarket swaybars. Instantly, understeer is gone, and you can oversteer on command. (Assuming you turn off traction control.)
It's always fun to read the OMG moments from members here. Good for you, CPJ LB!
It's always fun to read the OMG moments from members here. Good for you, CPJ LB!
BTW, the sway bar DIY by BlackBetty was a great guide....spot on with the tools needed and torque specs
01-13-2016, 10:10 PM
#8839
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Either way, happy to hear it's been resolved.
He sure has his moments. Particularly if you let him say something dismissive and rude first. Once you get beyond that, the guy is a wealth of miscellaneous info, and more often right than wrong. Dammit. LOL
01-14-2016, 09:45 AM
#8842
Your passenger have cedar fever?
01-14-2016, 09:49 AM
#8843
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Lego_Maniac (01-14-2016)
01-14-2016, 02:11 PM
#8847
I couldn’t wait any longer so I had some free time to install the Eibach rear sway bar last night. The process took about 30 minutes once I got the rear backed up on ramps. It was pretty straight forward. I have the power tools so I made quick work of the nuts/bolts. The Eibach rear sway came with bushings and some grease packets. I ended up going with Prothane bushing lubricant (contacted Energy Suspension and had them send out 6 of the small packs - only used 3, so I have some left over).
It just amazes me how this the stock AWD Sedan rear sway bar is - I mean to read about it from others and to finally get down there and remove it…geez. The feel of the Eibach is very hefty - I think it’s 29mm or so. I used the mildest setting for winter driving, but will experiment to the middle setting in the spring.
I took the car out for a drive last night but didn’t push it - felt sturdy and noticeably different. Then I took the car for a drive this morning and jumped on the hwy with moderate speeds and turns. Really feels like the car behaves better and more neutral. took a turn at a location which used to give the car some unwanted understeer at speed, now with the improved rear sway bar - understeer is gone!
Overall, I’m happy with the immediate positive results. I’m anxious for the spring so I can get everything else dialed in - 19” wheels, performance tires, lowering springs, etc…my basement is a holding bin for all of my mods LOL.
So for those of you that don’t want to go the Hotchkis route or OE rear sport sway bar, the Eibach is a great alternative. I was able to pick mine up for $165, I’ve seen it as high as $210 at Stillen.
Eibach Part # 6393.312
Here’s a pix of Big Red next to skinny mini
Side by side OE vs Eibach rear sway bar bushings…..
It just amazes me how this the stock AWD Sedan rear sway bar is - I mean to read about it from others and to finally get down there and remove it…geez. The feel of the Eibach is very hefty - I think it’s 29mm or so. I used the mildest setting for winter driving, but will experiment to the middle setting in the spring.
I took the car out for a drive last night but didn’t push it - felt sturdy and noticeably different. Then I took the car for a drive this morning and jumped on the hwy with moderate speeds and turns. Really feels like the car behaves better and more neutral. took a turn at a location which used to give the car some unwanted understeer at speed, now with the improved rear sway bar - understeer is gone!
Overall, I’m happy with the immediate positive results. I’m anxious for the spring so I can get everything else dialed in - 19” wheels, performance tires, lowering springs, etc…my basement is a holding bin for all of my mods LOL.
So for those of you that don’t want to go the Hotchkis route or OE rear sport sway bar, the Eibach is a great alternative. I was able to pick mine up for $165, I’ve seen it as high as $210 at Stillen.
Eibach Part # 6393.312
Here’s a pix of Big Red next to skinny mini
Side by side OE vs Eibach rear sway bar bushings…..
Very nice upgrade. Congrats! You are really going to enjoy this mod! I honestly didn't even know Eibach had sway bars for our cars. Shows how far out of the loop I am.
My G was actually one of the test cars for the original Hotchkis sway bars and I have to say that the sway bars are one of the best bang for your buck and noticeable mods you can do to our cars. Even my wife felt they made a huge difference in handling (especially helping to eliminate under-steer as John mentioned), and that saying a lot!
01-14-2016, 02:15 PM
#8848
Glad they figured it out, ZM. Figured it was probably the substrate breaking loose and rattling. I've seen this happen more times than I can count. Just curious if they ended up covering it under warranty? Since this is an emissions related issue it should have definitely been covered under warranty.
01-14-2016, 02:23 PM
#8849
Glad they figured it out, ZM. Figured it was probably the substrate breaking loose and rattling. I've seen this happen more times than I can count. Just curious if they ended up covering it under warranty? Since this is an emissions related issue it should have definitely been covered under warranty.
Thanks again for the compliments guys! Wheels should be on the car tomorrow afternoon.
01-14-2016, 02:27 PM
#8850
The new Q60 was on display yesterday, without any surprises at the reveal.
It was confirmed that there will be no 6MT, as expected. But apparently no DCT, either. So while a 400hp TT 3.0 V6 is an attractive element to the high-end model (that's likely to be way-y overpriced), if you have to shove it down the road with a slushbox, I just don't see the point.
Over in the Coupe forum, the fan-boys are drooling, eager to throw new-model money at Nissan as soon as they can. It's kind of funny.
It was confirmed that there will be no 6MT, as expected. But apparently no DCT, either. So while a 400hp TT 3.0 V6 is an attractive element to the high-end model (that's likely to be way-y overpriced), if you have to shove it down the road with a slushbox, I just don't see the point.
Over in the Coupe forum, the fan-boys are drooling, eager to throw new-model money at Nissan as soon as they can. It's kind of funny.
Yes, I agree 100%. The transmission offering on the new Q60 is the only thing keeping me from considering it for my next car. The tranny on my G is the only thing I don't like about the car. I won't ever buy another Infiniti with an automatic...
Right now for my next car I'm very interested to see the Alpha Romeo Giulia when it comes out. 505HP Twin Turbo V6 with a 6spd manual... what's not to like!
