Calling all "X's" with a lowered suspension!
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Any X owners installed aftermarket sway bars and lower tie bars? I'm in the market and I've decided to get a front strut tower brace (Circuit Sports) and I've also come across set of front and rear lower tie bars (Circuit Sport) at a great price.
Any reviews from X owners who have installed any/or all of the above (including the strut tower brace).
Can the X use aftermarket sway bars up front and the rear? I know Hotchkis makes a set, but I'm not sure it fits the X.
Thanks in advance.
Any reviews from X owners who have installed any/or all of the above (including the strut tower brace).
Can the X use aftermarket sway bars up front and the rear? I know Hotchkis makes a set, but I'm not sure it fits the X.
Thanks in advance.
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From what I have read, the rear we can do but the front, its bend different. Have you seen our front sway, its a beefy ****. LOL. I was thinking maybe a rear sway and just replace the bushing up front. That might help alittle.
As for the front strut tower brace. Killerlexus has one from Rentless Auto (sp) and he likes it. The lower ones not sure about those.
As for the front strut tower brace. Killerlexus has one from Rentless Auto (sp) and he likes it. The lower ones not sure about those.
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Thanks E! The car handles fine, just wanted to know if anyone else with an X installed any additional suspension components in addition to the Front Strut Brace. I may just do the strut brace with the F & R lower tie bars.
P.S. thank you for the clarification regarding the pics of the VRT arm.
P.S. thank you for the clarification regarding the pics of the VRT arm.
Last edited by qbturbo; 10-19-2007 at 12:27 PM.
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Originally Posted by qbturbo
Thanks E! The car handles fine, just wanted to know if anyone else with an X installed any additional suspension components in addition to the Front Strut Brace. I may just do the strut brace with the F & R lower tie bars.
P.S. thank you for the clarification regarding the pics of the VRT arm.
P.S. thank you for the clarification regarding the pics of the VRT arm.
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if you find a front sway that fits an X, let me know. I've got a rear sway on my 04x but.... uh, anyone with a RWD or 2 door want to buy a stillen front sway bar? In other words, I bought the set and found out the hard way...
I'm also finding out the rear struts are common between the RWD and AWD, but the fronts are a different story. I haven't found/been told a decent solution other than running lower springs, koni or dspec rear struts and the options for the front are either to go stock, get so-so revalved koni's or....????
are there coilovers for the X, anyone?
I'm also finding out the rear struts are common between the RWD and AWD, but the fronts are a different story. I haven't found/been told a decent solution other than running lower springs, koni or dspec rear struts and the options for the front are either to go stock, get so-so revalved koni's or....????
are there coilovers for the X, anyone?
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Originally Posted by FlyingLumpia
From what I have read, the rear we can do but the front, its bend different. Have you seen our front sway, its a beefy ****. LOL. I was thinking maybe a rear sway and just replace the bushing up front. That might help alittle.
As for the front strut tower brace. Killerlexus has one from Rentless Auto (sp) and he likes it. The lower ones not sure about those.
As for the front strut tower brace. Killerlexus has one from Rentless Auto (sp) and he likes it. The lower ones not sure about those.
I ended w/ the cusco cos you can just buy the rears...not sure about the other sways. I sent out my front sway to refabricate at Saner Performance but they went outta business w/ my bar and never heard from them or my stock bar
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I have the STB from Wa2good@RA (bought from him when he was w/ VRT) and it does help .
#504
Originally Posted by RXM
You might want to get a strut bar to help reduce the body roll. The richie front strong bar is something a lot of people have purchased. I bought one for myself and my sister's car and they help reduce body roll greatly and actually help absorb irregularities in the road a lot better.
Can you please post a link for info and buying info for these parts?
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by TT C6
Thanks for the info!
Can you please post a link for info and buying info for these parts?
Thanks.
Can you please post a link for info and buying info for these parts?
Thanks.
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they do fit. had no clearence problems. the arm screws in from the bottom of the shockbody. the arms are threaded. now u spin it to where the the clamp for the hoses is. and yup thats it. that is what supports the arms from moving, that and the weight of the car. and thats what pretty much scares me. had them on for about 2 weeks and took them off.
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2004 G35x w/ Eibach Sportlines, DSpecs on the rear, stock front struts (for now)
Here's an update on my 2004 G35x lowering job - I had Eibach sportlines put on each corner, DSpecs on the rear and I'm still running the stock struts in the front. I also have SPC rear camber adjusters installed. Here are some before and after pics, plus a picture of the stock front strut w/ the Eibach spring...
The wheels are Kazera 18"x8.5", 38mm offset w/ Goodyear Eagle F1s. I have a Stillen front strut tower bar + a Stillen rear sway bar on it too.
I'll let it settle for a week or two and then I'll get it aligned. The front still has a little camber to it, but we'll see how close it'll get to 0 when I get it aligned.
BEFORE
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AFTER
![](http://shop.featuredsystems.com/includes/DSCN0846 (Medium).JPG)
![](http://shop.featuredsystems.com/includes/DSCN0848 (Medium).JPG)
![](http://shop.featuredsystems.com/includes/DSCN0849 (Medium).JPG)
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Shot of the stock strut with the Eibach spring on it...
The wheels are Kazera 18"x8.5", 38mm offset w/ Goodyear Eagle F1s. I have a Stillen front strut tower bar + a Stillen rear sway bar on it too.
I'll let it settle for a week or two and then I'll get it aligned. The front still has a little camber to it, but we'll see how close it'll get to 0 when I get it aligned.
BEFORE
AFTER
Shot of the stock strut with the Eibach spring on it...