Hotchkis vs. Eibach Sway Bars
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Bumping an old thread. Almost didn't catch that this was last year.
I'll be selling the S model sways off my G37S Sedan 6MT after upgrading. Wasn't planning on doing it this year, but a used set of Eibach's was just made available to me, and I think I might go for it. What does anyone suppose is a reasonable ask for a set of OEM sport sways?
I'll be selling the S model sways off my G37S Sedan 6MT after upgrading. Wasn't planning on doing it this year, but a used set of Eibach's was just made available to me, and I think I might go for it. What does anyone suppose is a reasonable ask for a set of OEM sport sways?
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Sorry to bump an old thread. I am thinking about sway bar upgrade for my G35S RWD as well.
Sounds like Eibach can be set up better for street because the front is adjustable as well as the rear?
I read the the ride quality will suffer some what with sway upgrade, and seems like hotchkis is a little too much for street use?
I track my car a few times a year, but I don't want the ride quality suffers too badly because this is also my kid transportation as well
Sounds like Eibach can be set up better for street because the front is adjustable as well as the rear?
I read the the ride quality will suffer some what with sway upgrade, and seems like hotchkis is a little too much for street use?
I track my car a few times a year, but I don't want the ride quality suffers too badly because this is also my kid transportation as well
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Sorry to bump an old thread. I am thinking about sway bar upgrade for my G35S RWD as well.
Sounds like Eibach can be set up better for street because the front is adjustable as well as the rear?
I read the the ride quality will suffer some what with sway upgrade, and seems like hotchkis is a little too much for street use?
I track my car a few times a year, but I don't want the ride quality suffers too badly because this is also my kid transportation as well
Sounds like Eibach can be set up better for street because the front is adjustable as well as the rear?
I read the the ride quality will suffer some what with sway upgrade, and seems like hotchkis is a little too much for street use?
I track my car a few times a year, but I don't want the ride quality suffers too badly because this is also my kid transportation as well
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the suspension becomes less independent. so bumps on only one side of the car jostle everything. straight line comfort is mostly unaffected - ie the softness or hardness of the ride. the rear is too tight with the hotchkis for my liking on my crummy roads. i have the same suspension upgrades on my 330i except for the sway bars and I much prefer its ride. if i were tracking the car, i'd have a differing opinion.
also if you do go with the Hotchkis, be sure to keep it well lubricated.
also if you do go with the Hotchkis, be sure to keep it well lubricated.
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Sorry to bump an old thread. I am thinking about sway bar upgrade for my G35S RWD as well.
Sounds like Eibach can be set up better for street because the front is adjustable as well as the rear?
I read the the ride quality will suffer some what with sway upgrade, and seems like hotchkis is a little too much for street use?
I track my car a few times a year, but I don't want the ride quality suffers too badly because this is also my kid transportation as well
Sounds like Eibach can be set up better for street because the front is adjustable as well as the rear?
I read the the ride quality will suffer some what with sway upgrade, and seems like hotchkis is a little too much for street use?
I track my car a few times a year, but I don't want the ride quality suffers too badly because this is also my kid transportation as well
When it comes to finding a better working sway bar, a larger diameter is what matters more than whether the bar is solid or hollow. In most cases, because of the way the bar is being stressed under normal use, that larger diameter hollow bar like a Progressive or Hotchkiss might be stronger than a smaller, solid bar like the Eibach.
Progressive also makes some adjustable sway bars for the G, and they seem to be a more affordable option.
Most coilovers on the market aren't balanced properly since they are adjustable height, and springs bring nothing to the table here but lowering the center of gravity even though it off balances your cars center of gravity and stiffen the ride feel at the same time, which combined can feel like performance has been improved.
Last edited by dofu; 11-07-2014 at 01:02 PM.
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