Hotchkis sway bars-- Yes or NO

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Old May 28, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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Hotchkis sway bars-- Yes or NO

I originally posted this in the Tech forum but if I'm gonna pick these up I need to jump on it so here we go.

I don't know too much about suspension mods, currently all I've got is Tein H-techs and Project Kics spacers (not really a suspension mod but oh well ;p)

Guys who've done it! Are sway bars really worth it? I looks like a great deal if I'm ever going to get em... so why not now

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/1192641185.html
 
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Old May 28, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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Get them in general? 100% yes. Pay $280 from some dude on CL? No. $240 at most.
 
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Old May 28, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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I was thinking offer $200 cash... I know they retail for $399, but realistically whats a good price?
 
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Old May 28, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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My friend has those sways on his 37, he likes them and they feel good. Definitly get sway bars.
 
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Old May 28, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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I've had them on my car for almost 2 years now. I can tell you that it definately makes a difference, especially if you ever track your car.
 
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Old May 28, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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So the only question is how much should I pay?
 
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Old May 28, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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Hellz yeah. Get any sway bar set for your car. The sway bars are cheaper for the G35s than the G37s but not by much. I have the hotchkis sway bars for my 09 G37 sedan and got them for $345 shipped from intensepower.com.

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Fits Models: 03-07 Nissan 350Z, 03-07 Infiniti G35 (WILL NOT WORK ON G35X) $329 shipped. brand new.
 

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Old May 28, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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$288 new here:

http://www.z1motorsports.com/350_g35...oducts_id=1992

so no you should not pay $280 used
 
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Old May 28, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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I got hotchkis sways for $310 shipped including tax from intensepower.com. U should pay 270
 
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Old May 28, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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Ask zeadlots, he has Hotchicks.
 
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Old May 28, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by SwivelHips
Ask zeadlots, he has Hotchicks.
Love them Hotchicks!!!
 
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Old May 28, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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I have the Hotchkis and love them. The install was nice and easy as well.
 
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Old May 29, 2009 | 12:38 AM
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LOL we're past debating whether or not I should get some...
The question now is how much should I pay some dude on craigslist for them...

I wonder if I can get em for under $200
 
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Old May 29, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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I have a set of hotchkis for the G coupe I would let go if I got offered a good price. They are V1 btw.
 
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Old May 29, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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What would you consider a "good price"?
 
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