What do you have to say about sway bars?

cycy89 · 03-02-2012, 01:41 PM

I am looking into getting some sway bars for my Z, and my top choice is whiteline. I thought about hotchkis too b/c they are cheaper, the only concern is they are hollow.
What kind of sway bars do you have? how long have you had them? how do you like them?
If you have used more than one kind of sway bars, please share with us your experiences!
Thanks!

ZMan8 · 03-02-2012, 02:11 PM

i think hotchkis are not recommended on this forum.

I don't have experience with any of these but from reading the forum:
-Stillen are good for street driving
-Whitelines are probably best, but more expensive and heavier

The rest, i have not read much on.

EDIT: I too would also like input from people who have used different kinds on which like the most

cycy89 · 03-02-2012, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZMan8

i think hotchkis are not recommended on this forum.

I don't have experience with any of these but from reading the forum:
-Stillen are good for street driving
-Whitelines are probably best, but more expensive and heavier

The rest, i have not read much on.

EDIT: I too would also like input from people who have used different kinds on which like the most

If a company makes the exact sway bar as, lets say whiteline sways, same thickness, same material, for half of the price, would u consider buying them?

6MT · 03-02-2012, 05:25 PM

But.... what's the best sway bars?

Unique_Z · 03-02-2012, 07:24 PM

I'm looking to buy a set of sways in the future too, would love to see any input

sixpax · 03-02-2012, 07:42 PM

Whiteline for sure.

ZMan8 · 03-02-2012, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cycy89

If a company makes the exact sway bar as, lets say whiteline sways, same thickness, same material, for half of the price, would u consider buying them?

Yes I don't see why not

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-02-2012, 09:02 PM

Hotchkis are track sways. The OG's of the forum swore by them, they were mostly track hounds though. Whitelines were superpopular with the Z33 and I'm sure are just as good on the Z34. For me though. I would choose Eibach. They make the perfect street sway with very good track capability. Weight is a huge factor for me.

Most of the sways made for the Z are top notch. It just really depends on your application, mods and budget. The safest route would be NISMO sways, which look like either Hotchkis or Eibach copies.

ZMan8 · 03-02-2012, 09:04 PM

The one thing is I cant find the weights of each of the sways compared to stock

KaienZ34 · 03-02-2012, 09:23 PM

When we installed some hotchkis they were a hell of a lot heavy and beefier than stock. On the flip side they did what they should and inproved handling. Great for the track but i've heard stillen is better for the street and whiteline is the best all around.

zero · 03-02-2012, 09:47 PM

I settled with Eibach sway bars and they have been on my Z over a year now. They perform as expected; no body rolls during cornering through turns. They are great for daily drive, and weekend canyon run. I have not run them on the track yet. The weight is lighter than Whitelines. There are 2 adjustment settings for the front and 3 adjustment settings for the rear. For the price, brand reputation (product quality) and performance, it’s an easy decision for me to pick the Eibach.

SPOHN · 03-02-2012, 10:00 PM

I've ran Hotchkis on my 350 and now on my 370. I love them. Never driven on anything else. But I here so many great things about Whiteline. If Whiteline ever makes front endlinks I'll buy it all and test them out.

ZMan8 · 03-02-2012, 10:04 PM

Ok I got these prices from research on the net so I'm sure you can work a deal with our supporting vendors:

Kami Speed:
WhiteLine Front (27mm Solid Spring Steel, 2 way adjustable): $247
WhiteLine Rear (24mm Solid Spring Steel, 3 way adjustable): $220
Whiteline F&R: $440

Eibach Front (32mm tubular, 2 way): $215
Eibach Rear (29mm tubular, 3 way): $215
Eibach Both F&R: $369

Hotchkis F(35mm tubular, no adj) & R (28.5mm tubular, 3 way): $410

Progres Front (35mm tubular, 3 way) : $188
Progress Rear (25mm tubular, 3 way): 172

Tanabe Front (30.4mm tubular, no adj.): $205
Tanabe Rear (25.4mm tubular, no adj): $205

Stillen:
Stillen F(5 way) & R (3 way): $301.78

6MT · 03-02-2012, 10:51 PM

But what's the Best?

axio · 03-02-2012, 11:35 PM

I also run Hotchkis, I have no complaints, I've never heard they were not recommended on this forum. Like Kaien said, they are big and beefy and work well

View Poll Results: Top choices of sways bars
Whiteline	60	28.30%
Hotchkis	48	22.64%
Cusco	12	5.66%
Eibach	46	21.70%
Stillen	36	16.98%
Tanabe	1	0.47%
Other	9	4.25%
Voters: 212. You may not vote on this poll

03-02-2012, 01:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
cycy89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 120mph somewhere Posts: 1,097 Drives: #TTURBOZ Rep Power: 29	What do you have to say about sway bars? I am looking into getting some sway bars for my Z, and my top choice is whiteline. I thought about hotchkis too b/c they are cheaper, the only concern is they are hollow. What kind of sway bars do you have? how long have you had them? how do you like them? If you have used more than one kind of sway bars, please share with us your experiences! Thanks! __________________ Fast Intentions Twin Turbo Kit GT2860RS, 677WHP\|FI 34 row oil cooler\|F.I. CBE\|Fast 500E return fuel system\|FI trans cooler\|FI billet aluminum flex plate\|Excedy clutch packs\|ENKEI RP03\|BC BR coilovers\|SEIBON Carbon\|EVO-R Rear fog light\|GTR push start\|Whiteline sway bars, Diff bushing\|DSS axles\|ECUTekW/FlexFuelTune

03-02-2012, 02:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 658	i think hotchkis are not recommended on this forum. I don't have experience with any of these but from reading the forum: -Stillen are good for street driving -Whitelines are probably best, but more expensive and heavier The rest, i have not read much on. EDIT: I too would also like input from people who have used different kinds on which like the most __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee Last edited by ZMan8; 03-02-2012 at 02:22 PM.

03-02-2012, 05:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1789	But.... what's the best sway bars? __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

03-02-2012, 07:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Unique_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brunei Posts: 1,515 Drives: 370Z, 180SX Rep Power: 17	I'm looking to buy a set of sways in the future too, would love to see any input __________________ My Z Build UniqueZ

03-02-2012, 09:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	Hotchkis are track sways. The OG's of the forum swore by them, they were mostly track hounds though. Whitelines were superpopular with the Z33 and I'm sure are just as good on the Z34. For me though. I would choose Eibach. They make the perfect street sway with very good track capability. Weight is a huge factor for me. Most of the sways made for the Z are top notch. It just really depends on your application, mods and budget. The safest route would be NISMO sways, which look like either Hotchkis or Eibach copies.

03-02-2012, 09:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 658	The one thing is I cant find the weights of each of the sways compared to stock __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

03-02-2012, 09:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	When we installed some hotchkis they were a hell of a lot heavy and beefier than stock. On the flip side they did what they should and inproved handling. Great for the track but i've heard stillen is better for the street and whiteline is the best all around. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

03-02-2012, 09:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
zero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,259 Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Rep Power: 22	I settled with Eibach sway bars and they have been on my Z over a year now. They perform as expected; no body rolls during cornering through turns. They are great for daily drive, and weekend canyon run. I have not run them on the track yet. The weight is lighter than Whitelines. There are 2 adjustment settings for the front and 3 adjustment settings for the rear. For the price, brand reputation (product quality) and performance, it’s an easy decision for me to pick the Eibach. __________________

03-02-2012, 10:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I've ran Hotchkis on my 350 and now on my 370. I love them. Never driven on anything else. But I here so many great things about Whiteline. If Whiteline ever makes front endlinks I'll buy it all and test them out. __________________

03-02-2012, 10:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 658	Ok I got these prices from research on the net so I'm sure you can work a deal with our supporting vendors: Kami Speed: WhiteLine Front (27mm Solid Spring Steel, 2 way adjustable): $247 WhiteLine Rear (24mm Solid Spring Steel, 3 way adjustable): $220 Whiteline F&R: $440 Eibach Front (32mm tubular, 2 way): $215 Eibach Rear (29mm tubular, 3 way): $215 Eibach Both F&R: $369 Hotchkis F(35mm tubular, no adj) & R (28.5mm tubular, 3 way): $410 Progres Front (35mm tubular, 3 way) : $188 Progress Rear (25mm tubular, 3 way): 172 Tanabe Front (30.4mm tubular, no adj.): $205 Tanabe Rear (25.4mm tubular, no adj): $205 Stillen: Stillen F(5 way) & R (3 way): $301.78 __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

03-02-2012, 10:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1789	But what's the Best? __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

03-02-2012, 11:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
axio Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 271 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 16	I also run Hotchkis, I have no complaints, I've never heard they were not recommended on this forum. Like Kaien said, they are big and beefy and work well __________________ GTM Stg II SC w/ Aquamist methanol injection, GTM oil cooler, Berk HFC, Stillen CBE, BC ER coilovers, Hotchkis sways, TWM short shifter, Clutch spring mod, CarboTech XP8s

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