Opinions on Sway Bars

dcrew1x · 09-25-2009, 07:14 PM

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

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

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.

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.
GET STIFF: Stop body roll with our Hotchkis Swaybar sale!

Togo · 09-25-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeD

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

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

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!

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!

JoeD · 09-26-2009, 08:38 PM

Z06 > Cayman S

kenchan · 09-27-2009, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcrew1x

Update:

Cusco in the lead!

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

hahaha i like watching this race.

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan93rsa

Yes, and a Seiko keeps better time than a Rolex.

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

John

B1nks · 01-08-2010, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

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.

View Poll Results: Which Sway Bars?
Hotchkis	35	34.31%
Stillen	24	23.53%
Stock OEM	7	6.86%
Nismo	5	4.90%
Wait for Cusco or another company with adjustable front/rear	31	30.39%
Voters: 102. You may not vote on this poll

09-25-2009, 07:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 368	Update: Cusco, Stillen, Hotchkis are all dead even. __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit

09-25-2009, 07:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 368	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. GET STIFF: Stop body roll with our Hotchkis Swaybar sale! __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit Last edited by dcrew1x; 09-25-2009 at 07:42 PM.

09-25-2009, 08:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 368	Update: Cusco in the lead! Besides the price for cusco sways, I'm betting a lot of 350z owners loved cusco __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit

09-25-2009, 09:01 PM	#22 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 368	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! __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit

09-25-2009, 08:55 PM	#21 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 656	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

09-25-2009, 09:02 PM	#23 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 656	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.

09-26-2009, 08:38 PM	#25 (permalink)
JoeD Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 495 Drives: Z Rep Power: 0	Z06 > Cayman S

09-29-2009, 09:07 PM	#28 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	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 __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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