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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 01:02 AM
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Handling improvements

I want to get better handling from my 2008 G35 sedan.
i was looking into changing the spring or using sway bars.
which one do you guys think is the most effective.

H&R Sport Springs - 07+ Sedan
http://www.g35parts.com/9083/osc/pro...roducts_id=517

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Stillen Sway Bar Set - 07+ Sedan
http://www.g35parts.com/9083/osc/pro...roducts_id=714
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 01:48 AM
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well the springs are going to be the most noticable, but sways help stiffen up the car in turns, so it'll help you handle without sacrificing ride quality
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 03:01 AM
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why not both?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 03:50 AM
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JIC-Magic coils are just around the corner. You might want to look into those.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 04:28 AM
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The spring's main job is to relay road feel to you and won't give you better traction... Sway bars help with the weight transfer from wheel to wheel and will give you better traction through turns.

If you're really looking to get better handling, it doesn't matter whether you have the "sport" suspension or not... look into better struts... and tires.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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H&R doesn't have a specific kit for the 07+ so it's still got spring rates for the old sedan which is significantly less.

If you want a kit with similar drop but 07+ devoloped spring rates go with the eibach prokit.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by B L U E S L A T E
JIC-Magic coils are just around the corner. You might want to look into those.
+1

Alan's car handles.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike@RiversideInfiniti
+1

Alan's car handles.
Does it??
Alan when are we going to Latigo?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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I'll be selling my Stillen sways very soon. They work well in the weight transfer as mentioned. I'm just trying out another option, tinkering you know.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Klubbheads
Does it??
Alan when are we going to Latigo?
Not sure... I'm going to be real busy for the next few months...

Also, I'm still looking for some 18~19s and beefier rear sway.

We'll see.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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What is the best sway bar to get and what is the cheapest site?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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Right now, Stillens are pretty much the main option and they perform well. They're about $300 new before shipping. I'll be selling a set barely used here in a week or so for probably $250 shipped. I'll be testing out a set of H&Rs that are a tad over $500, as far as how they work, can't say yet. Not sure there are really any other options for sway bars.
 
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