We all pretty much agree that the achillies heal of the G is its weight. Im concidering purchasing some Hotchkis sways, and Im 90% there, but the one thing that could definately sway me if if someone could verify if it will make the car feel more lithe and nimble than the 3700 lbs weight suggest?

 

Thats the point of sway bars.

 

Sways IMO, should be one of the first mods, it's something you really feel.

 

switching from non-sport sways to hotchkis it was night and day difference.

If you check the hotchkis reviews everyone says it's totally worth it..

 

Sways + Grounding kit (for auto) were my first perform mods =)

 

I realize that, but in real world practice does it come off that way. For instance I've modified 10+ different performance vehicles in my life to varying degrees, and almost all have had their sway upgraded, but I've almost always changed the springs AND shocks too. So the whole setup is working like a system. In MOST cases it did indeed make the car feel more nimble. However on this car I am only changing the sways and my concern is that they might feel like they are too stiff for the OEM springs and shocks. I'm concerned that just adding sways might make you even more aware of the cars heft under certain conditions such as pot holes or uneven pavement because the tire on one side gets slammed down (because the sway is stronger than stock) and the shock, not being able to cope with the stronger sway cannot control it as well and you're car gets a huge shock through it - thereby making it feel even heavier.

 

Personally, I don't know that I'd say it makes the car feel any lighter IMO, but it does do wonders to make the car handle tighter and flatter.

 

I have the Hotchkis sways and I personally love them. Get 'em!

 

You obviously know what you're talking about. I put the sways on after lowering springs. I think you may be dead on in your hypothesis of how it will feel. I can assure it will give you a greater jarring feel when you encounter any unevenness in the road service. This might make it feel heavier rather than lighter although it will handle better.

 

yes, i also felt the greater jarring feel when going over bumps and yes it could be said it made it feel heavier.. however i feel planted when the car turns and handling has greatly improved..

 

It makes your car go the direction you want it to go more . . . if that made any sense . . .

Get 'em . . .

 

I have caved to the gods of modifiying - I have purchased the sways - the first mod has begun.





I thought I'd kicked this habbit!!!

 

haha . . . congrats! Now enjoy~

 

This is without a doubt my next mod. Please someone take my credit cards and wallet away. lol less than 2 months and over $5000 spent.

 

as with many mods, there are no sways for the X coupe. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing for me though