Hotchkis Sway Bars
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Yeah, I'm really interested in trying the 370Z springs, as the G37S springs don't really offer any type of a drop in the front... only a slight drop in the rear.
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FYI... The H&R bars are only for the 1st Gen cars (although the rear may work on the 2nd gen carsm, since the rear suspension is essentially the same)... I already contacted them about this to see if these would work on the V36 G sedan a while back.
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Update on driving impressions:
From the limited amount of time I've driven today on the total CRAP roads in my area, I can say without a doubt that the ride is quite a bit more bumpy than with the stock bars. If you're expecting the same "plush" and "absorbant" ride from the stock suspension after these bars are installed, you're in for a rude awakening. The difference in ride quality is understandable if you look at how the sway bars interact with the lower control arms via the end links: the suspension arms move up/down, relaying the travel to the end links and eventually to the sway bars. Since the sway bars have less bend and play to them due to the beefier design, more of the road inconsistency is now placed on the springs/shocks than before. The fact that the original springs/shocks are designed for a more "luxury" or "GT" type of ride becomes evident, and how the spring rates are low and the shocks are too compliant.
It isn't like it isn't bearable, but there is a noticable difference. Just beware when you install them that you will want new springs/shocks in the future (at least I do).
From the limited amount of time I've driven today on the total CRAP roads in my area, I can say without a doubt that the ride is quite a bit more bumpy than with the stock bars. If you're expecting the same "plush" and "absorbant" ride from the stock suspension after these bars are installed, you're in for a rude awakening. The difference in ride quality is understandable if you look at how the sway bars interact with the lower control arms via the end links: the suspension arms move up/down, relaying the travel to the end links and eventually to the sway bars. Since the sway bars have less bend and play to them due to the beefier design, more of the road inconsistency is now placed on the springs/shocks than before. The fact that the original springs/shocks are designed for a more "luxury" or "GT" type of ride becomes evident, and how the spring rates are low and the shocks are too compliant.
It isn't like it isn't bearable, but there is a noticable difference. Just beware when you install them that you will want new springs/shocks in the future (at least I do).
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I dunno bro, we got a lot of potholes/uneven roads here and there is a difference. The difference to me is more noticable at low speeds than high speeds, especially when one tire/side of the car experiences uneven roads while the othe side doesn't.
I think it's related to the sway bars, but I think the new bars just amplifies the soft springs and shocks.
I think it's related to the sway bars, but I think the new bars just amplifies the soft springs and shocks.
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Wow... I'm surprised you guys are seeing such a noticeable difference. I mean, I drive on crappy roads everyday and if I was just driving straight, I would never know that anything was different. Now, like San said, if one side of the car is hitting bumps and the other isn't, then yes, the ride is bumpier, because the opposite tire can't react to the changes as fast, since it is fighting the bar... but, if your driving on the highway on uneven pavement and hitting your normal concrete expansion cracks, then both tires will be reacting to the bumb at the same time and it won't matter how stiff of a sway bar you have on, it shouldn't effect ride at all. It's just quite odd that we are all seeing something completely different.
Well fellow X's, i decided to take it upon myself and email Hotchkis and this was their response to me:
"It might be a project we could look at. If you have any forum members you come across living in the southern California area, and have a X, have them give me a call. It’s not a common car in our market." - Mark Rossetti
So fellow X's road trip?
"It might be a project we could look at. If you have any forum members you come across living in the southern California area, and have a X, have them give me a call. It’s not a common car in our market." - Mark Rossetti
So fellow X's road trip?
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Well, if any of you ever decide to make the trek out West, then I've got a place for you to stay.
Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen an X model out here. Kind of odd considering I can see snowcapped mountains from my window as I type this. Big Bear just got 16" the other night, and that's only 45 - 50 miles form my place.
Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen an X model out here. Kind of odd considering I can see snowcapped mountains from my window as I type this. Big Bear just got 16" the other night, and that's only 45 - 50 miles form my place.
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Well fellow X's, i decided to take it upon myself and email Hotchkis and this was their response to me:
"It might be a project we could look at. If you have any forum members you come across living in the southern California area, and have a X, have them give me a call. It’s not a common car in our market." - Mark Rossetti
So fellow X's road trip?
"It might be a project we could look at. If you have any forum members you come across living in the southern California area, and have a X, have them give me a call. It’s not a common car in our market." - Mark Rossetti
So fellow X's road trip?
i've had mines installed for about a week now and it's been raining a lot but recently cleared up so i only just had a chance to test them out. the car feels SO MUCH MORE STABLE in turns! well worth it!
