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dcrew1x 09-25-2009 07:14 PM

Update: Cusco, Stillen, Hotchkis are all dead even.

:p

tranceformer 09-25-2009 07:28 PM

I've already brought my 370z on both of those roads this year at ZDAYZ. It's a ton of fun, to say the least. My Z was stock then of course, and still is.

Sway bars, can't really say which would be best but one thing to consider is weight. Some sway bars are solid and some are hollow. Going by what I had on my 350z, the Hotchkis sways for the 370z are probably hollow as well. It's probably just a few pounds but I know some people place weight savings as a high priority.

If it were me, and I had to choose today, I'd pick the Nismo sways and the spring/dampener kit. Although they're pricey, I know they're all tuned to work well which eachother.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcrew1x (Post 212632)
Thanks for the input.

I don't plan on dropping the vehicle unless one day down the line I buy a full coilover system which is pretty costly for my current budget.

I do however plan on tracking the vehicle and doing some canyon runs.

I might be doing this trail pretty soon in particular:
Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap and Cherohala Skyway, Graham Co, NC

This is also my DD so yeah, I'll have to take a lot into consideration. For now I'm just happy with the feedback I get from members and the current setup they own. :p


dcrew1x 09-25-2009 07:35 PM

I don't think the Hotchkis are hollow.

If I'm not mistaken, I recall reading that they are in fact heavier than stock and beefier offering more rigidity and strength.


*EDIT*
NVM. They are hollow.
http://www.the370z.com/suspension-br...ar-sale-3.html

Togo 09-25-2009 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeD (Post 211896)
I'll be getting the Cuscos when it comes time to upgrade. The Stillens don't seem to be that significant of an upgrade over stock, I havn't heard anything about NISMO swaybars for the Z34, and Hotchkis isn't even on the radar (strictly personal preference due to the brand, not performance).

+1 Cusco FTW!

dcrew1x 09-25-2009 08:52 PM

Update:

Cusco in the lead!

Besides the price for cusco sways, I'm betting a lot of 350z owners loved cusco :p

Togo 09-25-2009 08:55 PM

Their price is steep I'm sure but when it comes to a sport car's handling, I figure why the hell not spend a little bit more and get something that much better. It's not like its THAT much more anyways...IMO

dcrew1x 09-25-2009 09:01 PM

:iagree:

I don't mind spending more especially considering how much the car costs.

Pricing does tend to sway my attention initially however though and makes me question the justification.

I'm definitely going to research a bit more about cuscos before I make my purchase! :yum:

Togo 09-25-2009 09:02 PM

I'm the same, price always is a consideration but if I can justify the pricing through quality etc then I'll pull the trigger 95% of the time.

alan93rsa 09-26-2009 08:24 PM

Quote:

hate you for having a Porsche by the way. Why the change ?
Take a Cayman S out with PDK and PASM. It is an amazing stock car. Is it worth twice the price of a 370Z, NO! :tup:

JoeD 09-26-2009 08:38 PM

Z06 > Cayman S

kenchan 09-27-2009 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcrew1x (Post 213261)
Update:

Cusco in the lead!

Besides the price for cusco sways, I'm betting a lot of 350z owners loved cusco :p

hahaha i like watching this race. :icon18:

ive had cusco bits in the past (one of my other cars is currently running cusco
bits as well) and they are high quality. their blue paint seems to flake off after
time though...ive not seen their 370z cusco swaybar so not sure if they use
their blue paint or not.

on the other hand, the stillen swaybars' paint has held up very well through
the years. :) i personally do not have any preference to the manufacturer
if they sell quality parts.

alan93rsa 09-29-2009 08:22 PM

Quote:

Z06 > Cayman S
Yes, and a Seiko keeps better time than a Rolex.

Mike 09-29-2009 09:07 PM

I am not voting, but,
I had cusco on my 350z because there was a group buy.

I currently have Stillen on the 370, and I run a square tire setup on the track. In my one 20 minute setup, I found that although the car is more tail happy with trail breaking and power application out of the corners than my C6, it definitely seems to break out in a 4 wheel drift.

Road Atlanta tomorrow with further updates

antennahead 09-29-2009 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by alan93rsa (Post 217661)
Yes, and a Seiko keeps better time than a Rolex.

Hey, don't knock my Seiko, it's a badzz watch LOL (JK) :p

John

B1nks 01-08-2010 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike (Post 217736)
I am not voting, but,
I had cusco on my 350z because there was a group buy.

I currently have Stillen on the 370, and I run a square tire setup on the track. In my one 20 minute setup, I found that although the car is more tail happy with trail breaking and power application out of the corners than my C6, it definitely seems to break out in a 4 wheel drift.

Road Atlanta tomorrow with further updates


So is this a good thing or a bad thing ? I would think you would want the grip with the type of racing you're doing and not a 4 wheel drift.


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