I couldn't find an exact match in search for this, so i'll ask.

I know that certain lowering springs will cause the car to experience more understeer upfront. For example, spring A transfers 20% of the load to go to the front.

WOULD, adding an adjustable sway bar to the rear be able to equal out that added load, or are they two different things?

I know there might be other characteristics changed with the springs, but I guess I looking at under-steer and over-steer.

Thanks
mike

 

You're correct, anytime you use springs on a vehicle, you alter the factory spring rates for that vehicle and depending on how much "softer" or "harder" the new springs are, the sway bar will greatly help in balancing the weight transfers to the front or the rear of the vehicle. I currently have the tein basics coilovers with a set of Hotchkis sways. The sways really helped to balance out my ride after installing the coils. Look for posts from Gsedanman, he is one of the resident suspension experts on this site. His responses usually include spring rates from the factory to some of the more popular brands.

 

Thanks for the reply.

I was looking for a full suspension replacement, to allow for better handling. But I just got another toy, so I don't have to worry about the G being the almighty handling car it is.

I am now just looking for a drop, mainly for looks. BUT I did want to still have the handling characteristics of the car...therefore the question about the sways.

I am currenlty looking at the g35 H-techs from Tein. I like the 1.4f and .7r drop, IMO perfect. I have seen Gsedan35's post about the springs and the transfer. So if I can get the springs and some adjustable sways, i'd be good.

Thanks
mike

 

I think you are referring to Gsedan35?? Gsedanman is knowledageable too but I don't think its the same person you are talking about. He doesn't usually include numbers.