This might be a noob question but for the Eibach sway bars is it just one set that fits boths coupe & sedans or do you have to buy one specifically for sedans & one specifically for coupes?

 

These are better quality

https://www.z1motorsports.com/suspen...it-p-3382.html

 

Agreed! Love the Hotkis sways! They are different for the AWD platform. +1 for Z1 Performance as well

 

Better quality in what way?

 

I was between those and the Eibach but after doing research it seemed like the Hotchkis would be too stiff for my liking. I also like how the Eibach have adjustability.

 

I have the eibach.i like their front and rear adjustability and the quality is very good. The hotchiks are not front adjustable and they are way too stiff compared to stock.

 

I appreciate the insights from you guys that know about this topic. I had been wondering about it for my 2013 6MT.
Can you guys help me determine if my coupe has them already in from and back?
Thx

 

Hotchkis swaybars are gray and branded with the word Hotchkis.

Eibach swaybars are red and branded with the word Eibach.

OEM swaybars are black... no labels.

 

Just got the sway bars installed this weekend and do noticed a difference in handling. One thing I have a question about. The place where I got them installed told me I dont really need the rear sway bars and installing them would cause me to lose traction in the rear. Not sure if anyone has experienced this or how much traction do I actually lose from putting on the rear. If anyone had info please share! Thanks!

 

This does not make any sense considering the coupe has both front and rear stock, and a higher mm diameter sway bar would create more traction.


Also; looks like only Hotchkins are available for the AWD coupe.

 

Steven

It seems that you are well versed in this and I would appreciate your help.

From your last post, I surmise that the G-37 coupe already comes with sway bars in front and back (pls correct this if I missed it).

If so, I gather that using hotchkins or eibach is intended to improve handling by stiffening suspension. Is this correct?

I have a 2013 coupe 6MT model, which I really like, but cannot tell how the stock sway bars on this model compare with eibach or hotchkins.

Thx in advanced

 

Sorry should have been more clear. The guy from the shop meant I dont really need aftermarket rear sway bars and the oem sway bars are just as fine and that most people mainly just get the front ones installed.
As far as the losing traction part since you can adjust the stiffness in the rear I was told that the stiffer you make the rear the less traction you will get and you wheels will spin more when you accelerate hard.

 

Yes the G37 coupe already comes with OEM sway bars for both front and back.

You will notice a difference if you switch out your OEM sway bars with eibach or hotchkins I read they are both good brands just a matter of preference. The Hotchkins seem a little bit too stiff for my liking which is why I went with eibach because I like how you can adjust the stiffness in the front. The reason why they improve your handling is because the diameter of the bar is thicker than stock oem sway bars so it holds the car better when cornering.

 

Anytime you reduce body roll, you increase the tire's contact patch to the pavement while maintaining a more even weight distribution, and that's why you have more control over the car in a turn. A stiffer swaybar is the most straightforward way to accomplish that goal.

The trade-off is minor but real. Bumps in the road are more easily transmitted from one side to the other. But it really is an insignificant effect.


I suppose he's right for most cars and most drivers, but simply wrong for people who enjoy more driving control. And he's got it backwards (no pun)... in the G community, it's pretty common for people to upgrade the RSB only.

Recommend you take modding advice from this shop with a grain of salt. Or just smile and nod.

 

My thanks to Steven, Acrylic and Rochester for their good and timely responses. Exactly what I needed.

In my case, I just enjoy my 6MT and treat her gently. That coupled with the the terrible roads in Houston, I will stick to stock for now.

Wishing you you guys well.