Swaybar install - 2010 AWD Sport
#16
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I have a 2010 X sedan, and I'm looking to minimize body roll on turns. I heard that the sway bars are the way to go. I was recommended to get Hochkins, they were around $375. Will I notice a great difference in body roll? Is it an easy swap between the factory one? Will it void my warranty?
The swap should be easy enough. There are a few DIYs here on the forum.
As for warranty, that really depends on your dealer and how they take to atermarket parts. Next time you pay them a visit, go ahead and ask them. It doesn't hurt.
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That $375 is for both front and rear. They will sell you the rear one alone for less, since there is no aftermarket FSB that currently fits the x sedans.
The swap should be easy enough. There are a few DIYs here on the forum.
As for warranty, that really depends on your dealer and how they take to atermarket parts. Next time you pay them a visit, go ahead and ask them. It doesn't hurt.
The swap should be easy enough. There are a few DIYs here on the forum.
As for warranty, that really depends on your dealer and how they take to atermarket parts. Next time you pay them a visit, go ahead and ask them. It doesn't hurt.
I'm not going to install anything myself, I would go to a professional.
Yea, I will find out from my dealer regarding the warranty
Also, what I meant regarding the swap and the warranty is: If I swap them, and then swap them back when returning the car at the end of the lease, will they notice any side effects or will it be like it never was?
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Yes I think the $375 is for both. Would just one make it better, I need both right?
I'm not going to install anything myself, I would go to a professional.
Yea, I will find out from my dealer regarding the warranty
Also, what I meant regarding the swap and the warranty is: If I swap them, and then swap them back when returning the car at the end of the lease, will they notice any side effects or will it be like it never was?
I'm not going to install anything myself, I would go to a professional.
Yea, I will find out from my dealer regarding the warranty
Also, what I meant regarding the swap and the warranty is: If I swap them, and then swap them back when returning the car at the end of the lease, will they notice any side effects or will it be like it never was?
Naw, they could care less, so long as you put the stock one back before you turned it back in. Nothing bad will come of it. You're good.
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Yeah, even just the rear alone would be an improvement. Of course, both front and rear would be best, but nobody makes a front one for the AWD sedan as of now. Bummer.
Naw, they could care less, so long as you put the stock one back before you turned it back in. Nothing bad will come of it. You're good.
Naw, they could care less, so long as you put the stock one back before you turned it back in. Nothing bad will come of it. You're good.
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I installed the G37S coupe sway bar and energy suspension bushings on my xS today. Took the car for a quick spin, the car behaves very good!
I too noticed that the car is more neutral now. Understeer is pretty much eliminated, steering response is better, the car has less body roll, I can spin out the rear tires now without jamming the throttle.
I also got the GTSpec front strut tower bar, that noticably tightened up the steering. Both highly recommended upgrades for the AWDs.
Next I will be putting on the GTSpec M brace!
I too noticed that the car is more neutral now. Understeer is pretty much eliminated, steering response is better, the car has less body roll, I can spin out the rear tires now without jamming the throttle.
I also got the GTSpec front strut tower bar, that noticably tightened up the steering. Both highly recommended upgrades for the AWDs.
Next I will be putting on the GTSpec M brace!
#28
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I installed the G37S coupe sway bar and energy suspension bushings on my xS today. Took the car for a quick spin, the car behaves very good!
I too noticed that the car is more neutral now. Understeer is pretty much eliminated, steering response is better, the car has less body roll, I can spin out the rear tires now without jamming the throttle.
I also got the GTSpec front strut tower bar, that noticably tightened up the steering. Both highly recommended upgrades for the AWDs.
Next I will be putting on the GTSpec M brace!
I too noticed that the car is more neutral now. Understeer is pretty much eliminated, steering response is better, the car has less body roll, I can spin out the rear tires now without jamming the throttle.
I also got the GTSpec front strut tower bar, that noticably tightened up the steering. Both highly recommended upgrades for the AWDs.
Next I will be putting on the GTSpec M brace!
Did you have any problems with the GTSpec front stut tower bar rubbing on the engine cover or hood liner?