OEM Sport Springs VS OEM Non-Sport Springs VS Eibach Pro Kit

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Old Sep 19, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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Can't speak for the others, but I LOVE my Eibach Pro kit. I also have cambers all the way around also. Such a smooth ride (although my wife doesn't think so, hehe).
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Old Sep 19, 2013 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by AMai1215
Will these be able to lower 0.8"-1.0" from stock height, at the same time provide the comfort and performance?
Shoot a Private message to Need4Speed, he's got them on his coupe and should be able to tell you the range of height adjustment and damping stiffness.
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Old Sep 19, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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On the first Gen G Sedans the Sport and Non-Sport springs were the same height, yet had much different spring rates. In fact, many complained about the sport suspension being too rigid. The coupe revised coupe springs were even stiffer. Not sure how to know for sure what the spring rates are on the 2nd and 3rd gen cars.

Personally, I love the Sport suspension on the 2013 Sedan and have no interest in replacing it with expensive aftermarket components.
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Old Sep 19, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by socketz67
Personally, I love the Sport suspension on the 2013 Sedan and have no interest in replacing it with expensive aftermarket components.
I also love the ride of the current model RWD Sport Sedan. However, you would be amazed what a set of aftermarket swaybars can do to this car, without impacting ride quality at all.
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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I also love the ride of the current model RWD Sport Sedan. However, you would be amazed what a set of aftermarket swaybars can do to this car, without impacting ride quality at all.
Interesting. I've heard dissenting opinions on sways. Many say that our suspension is already so firm that it's a non-noticeable add-on.

Both front and rear?
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 09:25 AM
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by DJE44
Interesting. I've heard dissenting opinions on sways. Many say that our suspension is already so firm that it's a non-noticeable add-on.

Both front and rear?
Yes, both front and rear. I have Eibach, but only because I got a deal on a barely used set. Otherwise, I would have purchased Hotchkis for value and cost when new.

Best mod ever for this car, IMO. And for context, appreciate that the 6MT already had the stiffer sways to begin with. Not so with your G37xS, the "S" notwithstanding. DJE44, you really should give this due consideration.

http://www.hotchkis.net/sport_sway_b..._g37x_awd.html

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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 12:13 PM
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Definitely on the Hotchkis in the spring. Would rather not install these before the bad weather arrives.
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DJE44
Definitely on the Hotchkis in the spring. Would rather not install these before the bad weather arrives.
Happy to help with that decision, DJ. Come Spring 2014, you're going to be ripping up the highway ramps like a slot car.

OK, that's hyperbole. But you're going to be happy, man. Real happy.
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Yes, both front and rear. I have Eibach, but only because I got a deal on a barely used set. Otherwise, I would have purchased Hotchkis for value and cost when new.

Best mod ever for this car, IMO. And for context, appreciate that the 6MT already had the stiffer sways to begin with. Not so with your G37xS, the "S" notwithstanding. DJE44, you really should give this due consideration.

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I would like to state that the xS comes with a largest front sway bar...that is why I decided to upgrade only the rear.
As far as OEM sways, my configuration is the best.
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dragion
I would like to state that the xS comes with a largest front sway bar...that is why I decided to upgrade only the rear.
As far as OEM sways, my configuration is the best.
How do you know that, dragion? All INFINTI claims is "sport tuned suspension" with the RWD-Sport, and nothing of any kind about the suspension on the AWD-Sport:

2013 Infiniti G37 Sedan Specifications | Infinitihelp.com

If you were nearby, I'd happily invite you to barnstorm the area with my 6MT, if only to see that look on your face.

I swear, sometimes I think we're all just making this stuff up as we go along, myself included.
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
How do you know that, dragion? All INFINTI claims is "sport tuned suspension" with the RWD-Sport, and nothing of any kind about the suspension on the AWD-Sport:

2013 Infiniti G37 Sedan Specifications | Infinitihelp.com

If you were nearby, I'd happily invite you to barnstorm the area with my 6MT, if only to see that look on your face.

I swear, sometimes I think we're all just making this stuff up as we go along, myself included.
John did I not mention "As far as OEM sways" configuration...not "aftermarket/3rd party" configuration.
The AWD has the thickest front sway bar...larger than the other G models including the RWD "S".

Hotchkis is probably one the best for the G...

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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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So are you saying there's not much of an upgrade from the stock front AWD bar to an aftermarket front sway bar?
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dragion
John did I not mention "As far as OEM sways" configuration...not "aftermarket/3rd party" configuration.
The AWD has the thickest front sway bar...larger than the other G models including the RWD "S".

Hotchkis is probably one the best for the G...
And the RWS S sway is just marginally stouter than the Journey sway, they weigh almost the same, same outside tubing diameter, and virtually the same effect on the car, at least in my experience.
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
And the RWS S sway is just marginally stouter than the Journey sway, they weigh almost the same, same outside tubing diameter, and virtually the same effect on the car, at least in my experience.
To qualify that opinion, you were lowered on coilovers before you installed those sways. But yeah, sorry about that, buddy. It's not at all what I expected. You too, I'm guessing.
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