Do I need sway bar end links?

2011 Nismo#91 · 12-17-2018, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tims370z

I’m looking to upgrade my front bar to the Hotchkis. Is it necessary to also get aftermarket end links? If so, why and which ones? Thank you for the help!

OEM is fine for the street. Autocross is stressful on the suspension like track driving, the only difference the events are shorter. I'd say you wouldn't have to change them for the occasional autocross but it wouldn't be a bad idea to do so. I'd go with SPL brand ones, they are the best ones out there but pricey.

Jhill · 12-20-2018, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

OEM is fine for the street. Autocross is stressful on the suspension like track driving, the only difference the events are shorter. I'd say you wouldn't have to change them for the occasional autocross but it wouldn't be a bad idea to do so. I'd go with SPL brand ones, they are the best ones out there but pricey.

I’d almost argue autocross is harder on something like end links as there is much harder weight transfer in autocross vs faster paced smoother angled turns of track.

Rusty · 12-22-2018, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jhill

I’d almost argue autocross is harder on something like end links as there is much harder weight transfer in autocross vs faster paced smoother angled turns of track.

Depends on the track. A short tight track would be harder because of the laps.

Jhill · 12-23-2018, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Depends on the track. A short tight track would be harder because of the laps.

True but then what is autocross other than anything but a short tight track.

Rusty · 12-23-2018, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jhill

True but then what is autocross other than anything but a short tight track.

Your runs are under 2 minutes. How many runs do you get in a day? My avg trackday. I get about 2 hours on the track per day.

Jhill · 12-24-2018, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Your runs are under 2 minutes. How many runs do you get in a day? My avg trackday. I get about 2 hours on the track per day.

Ah misunderstood what you meant.

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