Stillen sway bars on sale!
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From: Sugar Land,Texas
Re: Stillen sway bars on sale!
The price includes both front and rear sways!
2003 TwBlue 5AT Sedan, sunroof,
Graphite Leather, splashguards, HKS muffler,
14 wire Grounding kit, 350Z duct, Stillen HF/AB
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals
2003 TwBlue 5AT Sedan, sunroof,
Graphite Leather, splashguards, HKS muffler,
14 wire Grounding kit, 350Z duct, Stillen HF/AB
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals
Re: Stillen sway bars on sale!
Yeah I just saw that on their webpage, $289.00
That's a great deal, as I recall it used to be like $250 for just the rear Maxima bar.
I'll pick me up a set once I'm done with my next sleu of travel.
PS - I'd rather stick to the stock bushings then get polyurethane ones. Most aftermarket urethane bushings make crunching noises when it gets cold out (like under 40F).
04 6MT Sedan - Z Tube, Stillen CAB, 04 Z Suspension
That's a great deal, as I recall it used to be like $250 for just the rear Maxima bar.
I'll pick me up a set once I'm done with my next sleu of travel.
PS - I'd rather stick to the stock bushings then get polyurethane ones. Most aftermarket urethane bushings make crunching noises when it gets cold out (like under 40F).
04 6MT Sedan - Z Tube, Stillen CAB, 04 Z Suspension
Re: Stillen sway bars on sale!
<blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr>
Front 1 3/8-inch diameter & Rear 7/8-inch diameter with adjusts from 7% to 70% of OEM. (can't find the separate ratings anywhere.)
<hr></blockquote>I asked the same question on another site and got this reply from OgreDave: <blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr>
--- According to the Stillen Catalog:
It includes a picture that shows 6 holes per bar, 3 per end of each bar, with 5 crisscrossing/zigzagging llines as the 5 settings.
Very end holes are 7% stiffer
Middle set holes are 33% stiffer
Farthest towards middle holes are 70% stiffer.
The other 2 settings are not listed, but are a mix of the very end holes plus middle, or some other similar non-matching mix.
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2004 | 6MTs | Diamond Graphite/Graphite
Upstate NY
Front 1 3/8-inch diameter & Rear 7/8-inch diameter with adjusts from 7% to 70% of OEM. (can't find the separate ratings anywhere.)
<hr></blockquote>I asked the same question on another site and got this reply from OgreDave: <blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr>
--- According to the Stillen Catalog:
It includes a picture that shows 6 holes per bar, 3 per end of each bar, with 5 crisscrossing/zigzagging llines as the 5 settings.
Very end holes are 7% stiffer
Middle set holes are 33% stiffer
Farthest towards middle holes are 70% stiffer.
The other 2 settings are not listed, but are a mix of the very end holes plus middle, or some other similar non-matching mix.
<hr></blockquote>
2004 | 6MTs | Diamond Graphite/Graphite
Upstate NY
Re: Stillen sway bars on sale!
NuttyProf:
Install was not all that bad, although it was made MUCH easier by the ramps that Josh picked up at Kragen (~$30)
The worst part was having to spend extra time on the exhaust. If you have two people, you will be able to remove the bolts and pull the muffler away to allow the old/new bar to come out. def a two person job, unless you drop the muffler all the way.
Cato: Yes, Stillen assumes you will be resuing the old bushings, as I did on mine (cuz I didn't realize I'd have to!)
BrianV: under 40 degrees!! WTF, I can't move any farther west without being Hawaii [img]/w3timages/icons/tongue.gif[/img] brrrr, don't even wanna think about it. NuttyProf - we're in SoCal, so i would suggest you pick up a set of PU bushings. I'll probably change mine out in a few thousand miles.
dholly: that's about what I remember from Stillen's description last year (they seem to have changed it and every online shop uses their new text)
All - Unfortunately, the wife claimed the car this week (she likes to keep the mileage low, and I can easily put 100 miles on the car a day with my commute and kidivities.)
Anyway, for the 45 minutes or so that I drove the car after installing, I noticed the difference immediately! Made a left turn from a traffic light (big intersection, 25-40mph) and there was a lot less movement than before. It felt as if the car was "square", for lack of a better description. I was moving, but the car wasn't. Same thing coming around one of our big freeway transition loops. Hitting the loop at about double the posted limit (which is posted way lower than necessary) there was no roll or pitch. I thought the suspension was great before when I was running Mulholland Dr., now it's a whole new car!
I got a new contact for some parts, so if you guys are interested, give Warren a call at Speed Alliance in San Diego for a quote on Hotchkis (not sure if he carries Stillen). warreng@speedalliance.com 858-637-9240
Paul@Avalonracing.net is great source for low price Stillen.
Not everything is on their sites, but that doesn't mean you can't get a good price. tell 'em both that Ted sent ya so they know where you are coming from.
Cheers, Ted
'03.5 Sedan 5a: BS/G, Prem, Aero/Body, Sport, Nav
Click for MODS or Vote at Online Showoff
Install was not all that bad, although it was made MUCH easier by the ramps that Josh picked up at Kragen (~$30)
The worst part was having to spend extra time on the exhaust. If you have two people, you will be able to remove the bolts and pull the muffler away to allow the old/new bar to come out. def a two person job, unless you drop the muffler all the way.
Cato: Yes, Stillen assumes you will be resuing the old bushings, as I did on mine (cuz I didn't realize I'd have to!)
BrianV: under 40 degrees!! WTF, I can't move any farther west without being Hawaii [img]/w3timages/icons/tongue.gif[/img] brrrr, don't even wanna think about it. NuttyProf - we're in SoCal, so i would suggest you pick up a set of PU bushings. I'll probably change mine out in a few thousand miles.
dholly: that's about what I remember from Stillen's description last year (they seem to have changed it and every online shop uses their new text)
All - Unfortunately, the wife claimed the car this week (she likes to keep the mileage low, and I can easily put 100 miles on the car a day with my commute and kidivities.)
Anyway, for the 45 minutes or so that I drove the car after installing, I noticed the difference immediately! Made a left turn from a traffic light (big intersection, 25-40mph) and there was a lot less movement than before. It felt as if the car was "square", for lack of a better description. I was moving, but the car wasn't. Same thing coming around one of our big freeway transition loops. Hitting the loop at about double the posted limit (which is posted way lower than necessary) there was no roll or pitch. I thought the suspension was great before when I was running Mulholland Dr., now it's a whole new car!
I got a new contact for some parts, so if you guys are interested, give Warren a call at Speed Alliance in San Diego for a quote on Hotchkis (not sure if he carries Stillen). warreng@speedalliance.com 858-637-9240
Paul@Avalonracing.net is great source for low price Stillen.
Not everything is on their sites, but that doesn't mean you can't get a good price. tell 'em both that Ted sent ya so they know where you are coming from.
Cheers, Ted
'03.5 Sedan 5a: BS/G, Prem, Aero/Body, Sport, Nav
Click for MODS or Vote at Online Showoff
Re: Stillen sway bars on sale!
Wow Ted, that was a lot of info. thanks bro. now where would i get the PU bushings? hmmm. anybody?
G35s6mt/TSecu/350Z Springs&Struts/K&Nfilter+Z-tube/StillenDualExhaust /6WireGroundKit/KinetixHighFlow
G35s6mt/TSecu/350Z Springs&Struts/K&Nfilter+Z-tube/StillenDualExhaust /6WireGroundKit/KinetixHighFlow
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From: Sugar Land,Texas
Re: Stillen sway bars on sale!
I'm suprised that Stillen does not provide thePU bushings!
I don't want to use the original ones, I need PU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2003 TwBlue 5AT Sedan, sunroof,
Graphite Leather, splashguards, HKS muffler,
14 wire Grounding kit, 350Z duct, Stillen HF/AB
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals
I don't want to use the original ones, I need PU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2003 TwBlue 5AT Sedan, sunroof,
Graphite Leather, splashguards, HKS muffler,
14 wire Grounding kit, 350Z duct, Stillen HF/AB
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals
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From: Denton, TX
Re: Stillen sway bars on sale!
I'd love some poly bushings for the engine / tranny mounts too... Does anyone know if any are available? My gear **** moves way too much on throttle up/down and also when I'm romping on it I have trouble getting into 3rd sometimes just based on the tranny moving. Does anyone else notice it's a little smushy or is it just me?
Jase aka Doogie
04 G35S
Jase aka Doogie
04 G35S
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From: Sugar Land,Texas
Re: Stillen sway bars on sale!
I talked with my service rep about having the dealer install
the Stillen sway bars for me. He called back and said it would
be $250 to install and 4 wheel allignment. Alignment I ask?
"Yes, this is a suspension part and your car will need alignment."
Hmmmmmmmm.........................
Maybe I should install myself and take the car to the
dealer for alignment. Any thoughts?????
2003 TwBlue 5AT Sedan, sunroof,
Graphite Leather, splashguards, HKS muffler,
14 wire Grounding kit, 350Z duct, Stillen HF/AB
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals
the Stillen sway bars for me. He called back and said it would
be $250 to install and 4 wheel allignment. Alignment I ask?
"Yes, this is a suspension part and your car will need alignment."
Hmmmmmmmm.........................
Maybe I should install myself and take the car to the
dealer for alignment. Any thoughts?????
2003 TwBlue 5AT Sedan, sunroof,
Graphite Leather, splashguards, HKS muffler,
14 wire Grounding kit, 350Z duct, Stillen HF/AB
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals
Re: Stillen sway bars on sale!
stay away from them - no alignment - that'a a canned sales gimmick and shouldn't apply here!
2003.5 DP 5AT Sedan
14.2 @ 97.18
Z-Tube
K&N Drop In & Airbox Mod
10 Wire Hyper-Ground
Crawford Plenum (V4)
UR Crank Pulley
Hotchkis Sways (M/M)
Polk EX-3500 Tweeters/Shock Sensor/H-Liner
2003.5 DP 5AT Sedan
14.2 @ 97.18
Z-Tube
K&N Drop In & Airbox Mod
10 Wire Hyper-Ground
Crawford Plenum (V4)
UR Crank Pulley
Hotchkis Sways (M/M)
Polk EX-3500 Tweeters/Shock Sensor/H-Liner
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 3,653
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From: Sugar Land,Texas
Re: Stillen sway bars on sale!
I have mine in hand! They are beautiful, can't wait to install
them. It looks like this coming weekend my neighbor and I
will attempt the install. Does anyone know how to swap
the sway bars? Help!!!!
2003 TwBlue 5AT Sedan, sunroof,
Graphite Leather, splashguards, HKS muffler,
14 wire Grounding kit, 350Z duct, Stillen HF/AB
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals
them. It looks like this coming weekend my neighbor and I
will attempt the install. Does anyone know how to swap
the sway bars? Help!!!!
2003 TwBlue 5AT Sedan, sunroof,
Graphite Leather, splashguards, HKS muffler,
14 wire Grounding kit, 350Z duct, Stillen HF/AB
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals
Re: Stillen sway bars on sale!
You gotta be kidding me...Stillen ships their bars without install instructions?! Sheesh! Maybe this will help: http://www.hotchkistuning.com/bin/in...ions/22413.pdf
2004 | 6MTs | Diamond Graphite/Graphite
Upstate NY
2004 | 6MTs | Diamond Graphite/Graphite
Upstate NY
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 3,653
Likes: 5
From: Sugar Land,Texas
Re: Stillen sway bars on sale!
Stillen sent a one page vague discription on how to install
their sway bars. The Hotchkis description is very good.
Thanks very much! I have ordered new sway bar bushings
from Infiniti and will do the install this weekend. Oh boy!
2003 TwBlue 5AT Sedan, sunroof,
Graphite Leather, splashguards, HKS muffler,
14 wire Grounding kit, 350Z duct, Stillen HF/AB
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals
their sway bars. The Hotchkis description is very good.
Thanks very much! I have ordered new sway bar bushings
from Infiniti and will do the install this weekend. Oh boy!
2003 TwBlue 5AT Sedan, sunroof,
Graphite Leather, splashguards, HKS muffler,
14 wire Grounding kit, 350Z duct, Stillen HF/AB
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 3,653
Likes: 5
From: Sugar Land,Texas
Re: Stillen sway bars on sale!
Yeah, I just ordered the full set of factory bushings from Infiniti.
I don't want to use the originals. I'm worried about the noise
problems sixfive and others report with the Hotchkis bars.
Stillen said nothing about greesing the bushing as Hotchkis
does. Hotchkis sure does put togeather a great DIY
installation guide! Stillen provided a 1 sheet quick guide,
Worthless IMO
2003 TwBlue 5AT Sedan, sunroof,
Graphite Leather, splashguards, HKS muffler,
14 wire Grounding kit, 350Z duct, Stillen HF/AB
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals
I don't want to use the originals. I'm worried about the noise
problems sixfive and others report with the Hotchkis bars.
Stillen said nothing about greesing the bushing as Hotchkis
does. Hotchkis sure does put togeather a great DIY
installation guide! Stillen provided a 1 sheet quick guide,
Worthless IMO
2003 TwBlue 5AT Sedan, sunroof,
Graphite Leather, splashguards, HKS muffler,
14 wire Grounding kit, 350Z duct, Stillen HF/AB
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals