Ok I think the 350evo bars are probably the best sway bars available. And i am about to buy them soon. I just want everyone's opinions on if they agree with me or not before i waste my money in buying them. I figure i cant go wrong because the the japanese jgtc race teams all use the 350 evo sway bars for their 350z cars. They must feel these are the best thats why they use them.Any opinions would be appreciated. Thank You.


https://www.350evo.com/catalog/produ...fc3b37dbe17a06

 

Consider that what works on a glass smooth race course may be to stiff for many streets with bumps/undulations.

Consider that racer will not race in the rain without rain tires and or softening the rear bars.

Always nice to have an adjustable where the standard setting is in the middle allowing you to go softer on demand......or if you made a mistake in calculations. Or if you change tire compounds or in cold weather [below 50F] when rear tires lose friction.

 

Well the 350evo bars are adjustable. Its got 3 settings u can set to.

 

Do they have collars like the OEM and Stillen bar do? If not,
you will probably be disappointed. The Hotchiks bars don't
have them and some have reported problems with the bar
shifting.

03 5AT Sedan, sunroof, splashguards, HKS muffler,
14 wire Grounding kit, Z Duct, Stillen HF/AB
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals,
Stillen sway bars S/H. Sport Tuned Suspension

 

Bar shifts because the isolated rear subframe moves under load more than the bar actually twists due to 4:1 motion ratio ~~0.75-<1.0".
Collars are a good thing to have as they keep the bar from moving side to side which can eventually wear out end links and support bushings.

 

Yes, the 350Evos do come with the collars and I believe they are the same ones you can get from McMasters.

04' G35S 6MT Ivory Pearl, Willow, Premium
Z-Tube / NFC Y-Pipe / Custom Mid-Pipe / 350 EVO Rear Sway/ '03 350Z Shocks and Springs

 

im gonna have a little extra cash here in a couple of days (around 600-700 dollars) and was thinking sways possibly. I really havent heard a definate answer on the best or worst. I know i want to go adjustable in case i decide on tein basics down the road and want to transfer body roll back to the back... im getting coilovers after i get my wheels in a couple of months (march is delivery date from website =(

2004 Black on Black g coupe 6spd.... aluminum pedals, clear corners, z tube, and pop charger with 20% madico tint
Houston Texas

 

How much are hotchkis Sways?

 

hotchikis are going at $275.

Im only planning to add the Stillen rear sway at its softest
setting on my lowering spring setup using factory wheels/tires.

You should calculate how much stiffer you already are
from lowering springs,etc. and calculate how much stiffness
you really need vs road conditions and tires you're using than
just putting them on because pro's use it.

2004 G35C 6MT Brilliant Silver

 

I just bought my Hotchkis from TitanMotorSports.com and was able to get in on a group buy for $250 shipped - best deal I've heard of yet. I believe Hotchkis allows for the stiffest setting of all the bars, but I also haven't heard of anyone going stiffer than the medium setting.

Regarding the collar issue - Nismo, Stillen, and OEM have collars integrated into the bar to prevent lateral shifting. Some Hotchkis owners have reported problems with knocking and other annoying sounds as a result. This is correctable though - if you do a search, some very recent postings provide part numbers for collars you can attach to the Hotchkis yourself, should they become problematic.

I went with the Hotchkis for the price, for the positive reviews I've read, and also because they use polyurethane bushings, rather than rubber or re-using the OEM bushings. From the people I've spoken with / exchanged posts with, the swaybar mod is immediately noticeable, provides much improved handling and reduced body roll. I suspect that any upgraded, adjustable swaybar is going to be a good bang for the buck mod.




-townsley-
03 Premium BS/Willow 5AT Sport Sedan
Z-tube/K&N Air Filter/5-wire Grounding Kit
Tinted/Clear Corners/Blinker Mod/Splash Guards
Debadged/Aluminum Pedals/Rear JDM Lip Spoiler

 

Wow u guys make the Hotchkis sound so good... Hmm.. maybe ill buy that instead, but where can i get those collars? i Dont want my car to start knocking? Will it definitely be a problem? What are the chances that u will run into the collar problem if u purchase the Hotchkis sway bars??

 

the Hotchkis are actually the WORST sway bars... people like them just because theyre the cheapest...

think about it: all high-end performance parts makers have the collars (Nismo, Eibach, Stillen), but Hotchkis doesnt', and theyre the cheapest because they dont have the collars...

Hotchkis: no collars, 3-way adjustable $250
Stillen: collars, 3-way adjustable $275
Nismo: collars, non-adjustable $435
Eibach: collars, 3-way adjustable $350
Stock (Nissan): collars, non-adjustable

...its a no-brainer!

 

I was thinking the same but didn't want to offend any of the Hotchkis
owners. The Stillen bars are great.

03 5AT Sedan, sunroof, splashguards, HKS muffler,
14 wire Grounding kit, Z Duct, Stillen HF/AB
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals,
Stillen sway bars S/H. Sport Tuned Suspension

 

Yeah - good logic. If it's the most expensive, it must be good. It has nothing to do with Stillen's chronic over-pricing, or import fees for Nismo products. A fool and his money are soon parted. An intelligent buyer will do some research on the G35driver.com site, weigh the positive and negative reviews of all the products, decide whether the reported hassles with Stillen installation are worth the extra cost, determine which offers the most adjustable and overall stiffest setting (Hotchkis), debate the pros and cons of OEM rubber versus polyurethane bushings, think about the benefits of greasable bushings, and then see where the best value can be found.

For some, money is not an object, and Hotchkis are still desireable. Hey, if you're interested, I'll be selling my OEM swaybars. They're non-adjustable, have collars and I'll let them go for $500. For that price, they must be good, right?

-townsley-
03 Premium BS/Willow 5AT Sport Sedan
Z-tube/K&N Air Filter/5-wire Grounding Kit
Tinted/Clear Corners/Blinker Mod/Splash Guards
Debadged/Aluminum Pedals/Rear JDM Lip Spoiler