Eibach sway bar set?

ClemsonWill · 03-21-2011, 01:52 PM

I have had my Eibach sways on for a couple of months now. Sways are a must have mod if you plan on doing any kind of aggressive driving!

dainedazz · 03-21-2011, 06:04 PM

I'm still waiting for mine to be shipped.

Red__Zed · 03-21-2011, 08:50 PM

Hm...I'm thinking about picking up a set of these.

stephen · 03-24-2011, 11:54 PM

i love mine been on for 3 weeks or so and i have mine set on the stiffest and cant complain one bit... thanks will for helping with the install cant wait for my swift spec r's to come in and install them...

dainedazz · 03-25-2011, 04:45 AM

I receive mine tomorrow. Cant wait wait to add these to my Tein Flex.

PaulZ370 · 02-20-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by zero

I got Eiback sways installed today. I drove a little and definitely felt the difference comparing to stock. The car is felt more planted for all four corners and positively less body roll during the turn and cornering

. Both front and rear sways are adjustable. Here are the spec’s comparing to stock:

FRONT STOCK SWAYS are 26.5mm / 416 pounds per square inch

Eibach FRONT Sways are 32mm OD hollow tube with red color finished.
1st setting is 730 pounds per square inch
2nd setting is 900 pounds per square inch

REAR STOCK SWAYS are 24.3mm / 374 pounds per square inch

EIBACH REAR SWAYS are 29mm OD hollow tube with red color finished.
1st setting is 627 pounds per square inch
2nd setting is 741 pounds per square inch
3rd setting is 860 pounds per square inch

Mine is set for 1st setting on the front and 2nd setting on the rear.

Can anyone help me out with how the settings on the sway bars effect the car's handling? ie: stiffer in the front cause more oversteer or undetsteer, same for the rear - also, not tracking the car, just spirited road driving at best. Doing The Dragon in April, what would be a good setting for a good run (not overly aggressive)? Thanks - Best responses get Rep!

UPDATE: Never Mind! I found the Thread : Suspension adjustments and how they affect handling

Jackson · 02-22-2012, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulZ370

Can anyone help me out with how the settings on the sway bars effect the car's handling? ie: stiffer in the front cause more oversteer or undetsteer, same for the rear - also, not tracking the car, just spirited road driving at best. Doing The Dragon in April, what would be a good setting for a good run (not overly aggressive)? Thanks - Best responses get Rep!

UPDATE: Never Mind! I found the Thread : Suspension adjustments and how they affect handling

The stiffer the front bar is set the more understeer you will notice. Use the adjustment holes closer to the center for a stiffer rate. The outer holes will allow more flex and make the rate softer.

Depending on your set up, driving style and driving conditions, I would set up the car for understeer with a stiffer front setting first and softer rear setting. This will allow you to get used to the car without having too drastic of a change. You can increase the rear rate and decrease the front rate if you feel you need the car to rotate more.

Ryans370 · 02-22-2012, 02:48 PM

Hello, everyone. I'm new to the group AND new to tuning. I have a 2010 Z roadster 6MT with sport pkg. I want to have the Eibach pro-plus kit (springs and sways) installed. I've called a local shop to price part/installation and, of course, plan to call more. The first shop that I called told me that I MUST install the front/rear camber arms when adding the kit. This sounds like absolute bull to me but, as I said, I'm new to tuning. Is this guy right or is he just trying to get more of my money?

PaulZ370 · 02-22-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryans370

Hello, everyone. I'm new to the group AND new to tuning. I have a 2010 Z roadster 6MT with sport pkg. I want to have the Eibach pro-plus kit (springs and sways) installed. I've called a local shop to price part/installation and, of course, plan to call more. The first shop that I called told me that I MUST install the front/rear camber arms when adding the kit. This sounds like absolute bull to me but, as I said, I'm new to tuning. Is this guy right or is he just trying to get more of my money?

If you drop the suspension on the car your wheels are going to have more camber as a result. If you cannot adjust this with a Camber Kit, then your tires will wear out prematurely on the inside, plus handling will be effected due to the tires not gripping the road as they should. Here is the link I just found detailing suspension issues. I would suggest you go through and read up on the effects of suspension adjustments:
Suspension adjustments and how they affect handling

Ryans370 · 02-22-2012, 08:43 PM

Thanks, Paul. I appreciate the speedy reply. I know all of the basics that you gave, but my question is: Does this particular kit, which lowers the car 1.00"–1.50", create enough negative camber to make the new camber arms necessary/mandatory? I was hoping that someone who has experience with this kit could give me a heads up.

Jackson · 02-23-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryans370

Thanks, Paul. I appreciate the speedy reply. I know all of the basics that you gave, but my question is: Does this particular kit, which lowers the car 1.00"–1.50", create enough negative camber to make the new camber arms necessary/mandatory? I was hoping that someone who has experience with this kit could give me a heads up.

The front camber stays within spec but the caster is slightly out of spec. It's not enough to warrant buying a camber kit but helps with tuning.

The rear camber is most likely going to go past 2 degrees of negative camber and a camber kit is recommended to get back within spec.

Negative camber isn't a bad thing though. It actually aids in handling. Your toe alignment is what is most critical which is adjustable on your car factory.

My suggestion, get the Eibach rear camber bolts for your car and have it all aligned to factory specs. The rear arms are nice but probably aren't needed.

PaulZ370 · 02-24-2012, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackson

The stiffer the front bar is set the more understeer you will notice. Use the adjustment holes closer to the center for a stiffer rate. The outer holes will allow more flex and make the rate softer.

Depending on your set up, driving style and driving conditions, I would set up the car for understeer with a stiffer front setting first and softer rear setting. This will allow you to get used to the car without having too drastic of a change. You can increase the rear rate and decrease the front rate if you feel you need the car to rotate more.

Thanks Jackson - looking forward to the install. Anxious to see how much of a difference I'm going to feel behind the wheel

03-21-2011, 01:52 PM	#46 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 444	I have had my Eibach sways on for a couple of months now. Sways are a must have mod if you plan on doing any kind of aggressive driving! Aiolos likes this. __________________ Slightly modded

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03-25-2011, 04:45 AM	#50 (permalink)
dainedazz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY, NJ, Philippines Posts: 1,325 Drives: 09' SR 6MT Z34 Rep Power: 293	I receive mine tomorrow. Cant wait wait to add these to my Tein Flex. __________________ DaineZ' Rosalena \| Kenwood \| Pioneer \| 3M \| 180 Custom \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Setrab \| Eibach \| Varis \| UpRev \| TEIN \| UAM \| Amuse \| Bride \| Southbend \| WORK \| TWM \| BFGoodrich \| Robispec \| TAKATA \| GTSPEC \| *Instagram* @johndainez

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Ryans370 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: FL Posts: 4 Drives: '10 370Z Black 6MT Rep Power: 13	Hello, everyone. I'm new to the group AND new to tuning. I have a 2010 Z roadster 6MT with sport pkg. I want to have the Eibach pro-plus kit (springs and sways) installed. I've called a local shop to price part/installation and, of course, plan to call more. The first shop that I called told me that I MUST install the front/rear camber arms when adding the kit. This sounds like absolute bull to me but, as I said, I'm new to tuning. Is this guy right or is he just trying to get more of my money?

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Ryans370 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: FL Posts: 4 Drives: '10 370Z Black 6MT Rep Power: 13	Thanks, Paul. I appreciate the speedy reply. I know all of the basics that you gave, but my question is: Does this particular kit, which lowers the car 1.00"–1.50", create enough negative camber to make the new camber arms necessary/mandatory? I was hoping that someone who has experience with this kit could give me a heads up.