DDM Project 370Z

M.Bonanni · 07-01-2009, 02:32 PM

I installed the Hotchkis sways this morning! The front was incredibly easy to install, the rear was a little more complicated but I still would call it easy. Just have to un-bolt one of the factory chassis braces and part of the exhaust to get enough clearance to remove/install the sway. About 10 extra bolts in addition to the 6 on the sway bar, all easy to get to. Street driving impressions tomorrow.

Here's a shot of the front sway installed...

I set the rear sway in the middle position as I will be adding a lot more front grip via larger tires and negative camber. I fear that if I put the rear to full stiff while at the same time adding much more grip to the front, the car will be oversteer happy.

Speaking of tires, I also placed the order for a new set of Nitto NT05 tires for the 18" wheels. I went with 275/35/18 front and 285/35/18 rear. I am limited to a 285 max width tire in the Redline Time Attack series and I still wanted to keep a little bit of stagger between front & rear.

07-01-2009, 02:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	I installed the Hotchkis sways this morning! The front was incredibly easy to install, the rear was a little more complicated but I still would call it easy. Just have to un-bolt one of the factory chassis braces and part of the exhaust to get enough clearance to remove/install the sway. About 10 extra bolts in addition to the 6 on the sway bar, all easy to get to. Street driving impressions tomorrow. Here's a shot of the front sway installed... I set the rear sway in the middle position as I will be adding a lot more front grip via larger tires and negative camber. I fear that if I put the rear to full stiff while at the same time adding much more grip to the front, the car will be oversteer happy. Speaking of tires, I also placed the order for a new set of Nitto NT05 tires for the 18" wheels. I went with 275/35/18 front and 285/35/18 rear. I am limited to a 285 max width tire in the Redline Time Attack series and I still wanted to keep a little bit of stagger between front & rear. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form Last edited by M.Bonanni; 07-01-2009 at 02:42 PM.