Stillen Sway Bar Review & Question

Red__Zed · 05-03-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you having the same wiggly butt issue from your swifts, huh?

Nope. Mine have been perfect. I don't have aftermarket sways on though.

Justin1686 · 05-03-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dwntwnall4u

I'm about to install my Stillen sway bars soon, I'll post my results.

that'd be great to hear what happens.

Justin1686 · 05-03-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Since you checked the alignment, did you try stiffening the sway bar?

nope, not yet. hopefully gonna get back to shop tues or weds of next week, i cant make it tomorrow, and see what they recommend and/or say.

kenchan · 05-03-2011, 10:49 PM

justin- you should get a ramp and a few basic tools and do it yourself... (?) it's real easy to change the settings on those. start to finish, maybe no more than 5-10min.

Red__Zed · 05-03-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

oh ok, good!

yah, it's a good way to keep the posture of the car when doing switch backs especially if you have progressive rate springs.

Yeah, I'm hoping to get a chance to try out the eibachs and stillens. I already ruled out hotchkis.

Red__Zed · 05-03-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

justin- you should get a ramp and a few basic tools and do it yourself... (?) it's real easy to change the settings on those. start to finish, maybe no more than 5-10min.

Super easy to do.

dwntwnall4u · 05-11-2011, 06:05 PM

Any updates?
I finally got to test my Z with Stillen sways, F/R set to softest settings. The Z definitely feels more stable with less of that rebound over bumpy hwy on/off ramps.
I can't wait for my BC coilovers to get here.

pty370z · 05-11-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Yeah, I'm hoping to get a chance to try out the eibachs and stillens. I already ruled out hotchkis.

Out of curiosity, why did you rule out Hotchkis..??

Red__Zed · 05-11-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pty370z

Out of curiosity, why did you rule out Hotchkis..??

Severe understeer.

ChrisSlicks · 05-11-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Severe understeer.

The understeer can be corrected but you have to be willing to live with increased front camber and increased tire wear that may result. It works out pretty well for a track setup as you want the increased camber anyway, but for a street setup the Stillen is the better compromise.

Red__Zed · 05-11-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

The understeer can be corrected but you have to be willing to live with increased front camber and increased tire wear that may result. It works out pretty well for a track setup as you want the increased camber anyway, but for a street setup the Stillen is the better compromise.

yeah, not worth it for the street. I've heard they're fantastic for a track car though.

Baer383 · 05-11-2011, 10:14 PM

Stillen sway bars are a really good choice for the street.

Justin1686 · 06-02-2011, 10:57 PM

finally got my car checked out. ended up being the camber on the rear. almost like a pigeon toe, gave the car an 'on ice' feel to it. got it fixed, so much better. gotta give props where props are deserved. Performance Motorsports, thank you yet again.

handyman · 06-03-2011, 08:19 AM

Pigeon toe would be toe in, not camber... but either way, glad you got it worked out!

Alchemy · 10-12-2011, 07:14 PM

Breathing new life into this thread. I just got my Stillen sways today and Im wondering what settings to use. Opinions from Stillen sway owners please! I have the newer style with a 3 setting front, 2 rear. I was thinking stiffest setting in the rear and middle setting in front. Any help will be much appreciated.

05-11-2011, 06:05 PM	#22 (permalink)
dwntwnall4u Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego/ Hawaii Posts: 158 Drives: 2011 370Z AT,S,T,PW Rep Power: 14	Any updates? I finally got to test my Z with Stillen sways, F/R set to softest settings. The Z definitely feels more stable with less of that rebound over bumpy hwy on/off ramps. I can't wait for my BC coilovers to get here. __________________ Working my *ss off for a GTM Rotrex SC to go with my 2006 URD Rotrex SC 4x4 Tacoma.

05-11-2011, 10:14 PM	#27 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	Stillen sway bars are a really good choice for the street. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

06-02-2011, 10:57 PM	#28 (permalink)
Justin1686 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nassau, NY Age: 37 Posts: 689 Drives: 09 370 PG AT Rep Power: 17	finally got my car checked out. ended up being the camber on the rear. almost like a pigeon toe, gave the car an 'on ice' feel to it. got it fixed, so much better. gotta give props where props are deserved. Performance Motorsports, thank you yet again. __________________ 2009 Touring & Sport Package \|\| Platinum Graphite \|\| 40% 3M Tint \|\| Xpel Clear Bra \|\| Berk CBE \|\| Berk HFC \|\| Stillen Sway Bar \|\| H&R Spacers \|\| Swift Springs \|\| SPC Rear Camber Kit \|\| Thanks to Savage Autosports, VTR, PM, and R.A.D.

10-12-2011, 07:14 PM	#30 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	Breathing new life into this thread. I just got my Stillen sways today and Im wondering what settings to use. Opinions from Stillen sway owners please! I have the newer style with a 3 setting front, 2 rear. I was thinking stiffest setting in the rear and middle setting in front. Any help will be much appreciated. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

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05-03-2011, 10:49 PM	#19 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	justin- you should get a ramp and a few basic tools and do it yourself... (?) it's real easy to change the settings on those. start to finish, maybe no more than 5-10min.

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handyman Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: WV Posts: 45 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	Pigeon toe would be toe in, not camber... but either way, glad you got it worked out!