G35X Sway Bar Upgrade

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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 01:15 AM
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ive gone from x to s to hotchkis. each upgrade was a definite improvement but the difference between hotchkis and s was night and day.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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So how much did each successive stage affect the ride quality? How has the ride quality changed? Are you on otherwise stock suspension?
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bat6wc
ive gone from x to s to hotchkis. each upgrade was a definite improvement but the difference between hotchkis and s was night and day.
I'm curious on the ride quality assessment too. Day to day driving, bumps, potholes, etc..? Night and day in terms of?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 02:58 PM
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bat6wc
ive gone from x to s to hotchkis. each upgrade was a definite improvement but the difference between hotchkis and s was night and day.
So you would recommend these for a daily driver who likes to have a little fun but doesn't want to sacrifice ride quality.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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I've been using my 07 G35X as a daily driver for almost a month now and the ride is already pretty harsh (in my opinion of course). I can't imagine making it anymore stiff!

I might consider if the handling is much improved...Anyone have a place they recommend to buy the S bar or the Hotchkis?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 04:06 PM
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I have my old sport bars.. I don't know if they are worth the cost of shipping, I am in Austin, TX
 
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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I just got the 370z rear sway bars installed on my g35x. It really is an understatement to say that the car feels a lot more planted with less body roll. Feels tighter in the corners. Just feels tighter overall. While the ride may bit harsher, it is only a SLIGHT change. The planted feeling far outweighs whatever small harsh ride increase.

My main issue initially with the g35x was the body roll. Felt like a boat to me in the corners. Now it doesnt. It's great. If this is your issue, dont hesitate to do this upgrade.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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Do you have the Nissan part numbers for the 370Z bar and bushings you used?
 
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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I'm in for the part #'s too. I like the idea of using Nissan parts as well.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Dont know the exact part numbers but i purchased the rear sway bar used from the 370z forums and bought the bushings on the site below:

the Rear sway bar is #13
the bushings is #14

http://www.partswebsite.com/autopart...magecallout=14

keep in mind you can also use the G35s rear sway bar as well.
I have a 2008 g35x.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 11:47 PM
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wonder what the difference is between the 370z and S rear sways. I would imagine they would be similiar in terms of handling improvement. Cost has to be pretty good too...
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 12:59 AM
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It sucks that we have some contradictory info on here. Rvnaderf says the front bar makes a huge difference while another says it is useless replacing it. I guess I will believe Rvanderf because he installed the front first and got a noticeable difference.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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The reason why the rear sway bar makes a huge difference for the AWD G35, is because the stock x rear sway bar is toothpick thin compared to the S or 370z bars. The front for the X is already relatively robust.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 10:27 AM
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I think I remember reading that the X front sway is a little larger than the RWD front bar. That's why some people have decided to only replace the rear bar on the X.
 
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