Ive done some searching... seems like there are many opinions out there..

Ive been looking at Sway Bars and Strut Towers. Im looking for something that will not affect the ride quality, but when I want to have some fun will handle much better. Reduce roll and such.

Ive got a few questions.

1. How much benefit comes from a strut tower? seems like its straight up bolt on but some say it wont do any good unless you have a mount style like the 350z

2. what sway bars will not affect the stock steering qualities ?

3. would getting front and rear sway bars along with a strut tower be pointless ?

Thanks guys !

 

Get sway bars, chassis braces too.
I have hotchkis front and rear on track setting.
And full GT Spec chassis braces.
didn't get strut bars yet but I may in the future.
Also changed out all my bushings to poly urethane bushings.

 

where can you find quality chassis braces ?

 

^gtspec.com

I would definitely get sway bars before gt spec chassis braces, you'll feel more of an improvement in handling.

 

yeah il end up getting them first, just cant decide what brand and if buying the more expensive ones are worth it

 

^ Motordyne. They send you new bushings that you need also.

 

Rare JDM Rear Strut Bar
MotorDyne Sway Bars http://www.motordyneengineering.com/
GTSpec Chassis Braces

 

The trouble all except a strut brace will effect the ride quality, you cannot expect to improve the handling without stiffening up either the springs and dampers, or the sway bars, they will both improve the handling characteristics, but will also make the ride harder.

 

Sways alone will be the biggest change...save your money and just get the progress sway bars, they come with bushings too.

Front bar:
http://www.progressauto.com/products.../productID/417
Rear bar:
http://www.progressauto.com/products.../productID/463

 

Alright thanks guys im just gonna go with the sway bars only, i appreciate the feedback

 

Sways and then coils are the best handling upgrades (besides tires) imo

 

I've been quite happy with sways + Tokico D-spec adjustable shock upgrade on my car. Quicker response and less body roll, but stock ride height to deal with driveways, speed bumps and such, and still a decent ride. Also not as expensive as coils.

 

Ive heard a lot of good things about the stillen sway bars.. any thoughts ?

Also, some sway bars are hollow.. what is the difference between hollow and not besides strength ?

 

^... Everything. Weight, strength, resistance to torsion. The only upgrade that should be made to sway bars are fully adjustable solid sways.

 

If you look around there is a thread with some good info, there is really some back and forth on how great of a difference it is. Stillen has good reviews though.