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Hotchkis Sway Bars 08 G35 Sedan Journey

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Old May 18, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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Hotchkis Sway Bars 08 G35 Sedan Journey

Purchased them used from another forum member, installed them over the past weekend. Dont feel that much of a difference in ride quality or handling. Based on my research and the reviews posted on the forums, many people claim a drastic difference, but I just dont feel it.

I checked the install and it was done correctly by the local shop who specializes in Nissan-Infiniti.
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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there are various stiffness levels on the bar, maybe they put it on the lightest one, just notch it up to the middle and u should feel the difference, else go all the way!
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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They placed it on the middle setting on the rear bar since thats the only one that has adjustable settings.
Also, Im on stock springs.
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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You don't notice it in cornering? There should be much less body sway but it is subtle. Where it is noticeable is on choppy roads--the ride quality really suffers!!!
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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Your *** meter is broken...
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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Your *** meter is broken...
Haha!
 
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Old May 19, 2011 | 04:17 AM
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You don't notice it in cornering? There should be much less body sway but it is subtle. Where it is noticeable is on choppy roads--the ride quality really suffers!!!
Mish hit it on the head: on a smooth road, you won't notice the stiffer sways, but on a bumpy road its VERY noticeable.

And I didn't mean to come off as derogatory, but if you can't notice the decrease in body roll in a turn, somethings wrong with your *** meter.
 
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Old May 19, 2011 | 07:45 AM
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I can't wait to get sways for my G.

When I put them on my 350Z it made THE biggest difference!!!
 
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Old May 19, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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Mish and E-Ticket, I do feel it on harsh roads with respect to it being stiffer and somewhat when taking on turns. Guess it will be even more noticeable when I install the Eibach PK. Maybe then my *** meter better detect the difference lol
 
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Old May 19, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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Fix that A$$ meter lol!
 
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Old May 19, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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I installed my Eibach sways last night and could feel a big difference in the handling characteristics of the car. With just the drop the car still felt sloppy but now it has definitely tightened up. Middle setting in the rear as well.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 03:06 AM
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TomPeters,

where did you get your Eibach sways from? I wonder how these compare the Hotchkis sways.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 06:52 AM
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Any pics?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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If he starts on the tightest setting, the lightbulb goes off when he has a little too much fun around a traffic circle and the rear of the car rotates him backwards. Drive the G harder and you'll notice the difference.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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I ordered mine from autoanything.com and had a coupon, $312 shipped I believe. Just google the part number and find the best price with shipping, part #6393.320

http://www.autoanything.com/suspensi...0A3193648.aspx

The first thing I do when I start my car is turn off the VDC. The middle setting in the rear allows you to push the car pretty hard. The azz end might feel a little light at times but the tires will whine a bit before it will kick out. Install is simple in the front and in the rear I had to remove a few sections of the exhaust to get the new bar in. Hope this helps!
 
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