Sway Bar opinions
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To OP, I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Definitely enough info here to choose.
It would be helpful to know if anyone has actually switched from one bar to another (or all 3) and posted a decent comparison on one vehicle. IMO that would the best way to evaluate each brand.
It would be helpful to know if anyone has actually switched from one bar to another (or all 3) and posted a decent comparison on one vehicle. IMO that would the best way to evaluate each brand.
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As Richard Hammond says "Its not really a Porsche unless it's a 911"
All kidding aside. After much research, I went with Hotchkis.
Hotcchkis has the stiffest front bar, with no adjustability, I didnt see the need to adjust a weaker bar. You need all the front bar you can get with a G37,
That being said, understeer has been eliminated.
The Hotchkis has a rear with 3 positions, to adjust for oversteer. (read add oversteer)
Without aftermarket springs the stiffest position is neutral/ With Eibachs, the middle position is neutral, the high position kicks the rears out very easily.
They are hollow, so weight is not a factor, they are lighter than the factory S sway bars.
To the other poster, there is nothing wrong with their urethane bushings, the brackets come with grease fittings, and I lube them every 3 months with teflon lube.
I beleive the Eibach bars are matched to their springs, so its a no brainer.
I wouldnt consider Stillen, as they are too close to factory S bars.
Lastly does a Million mile warranty really ever come into play??
All kidding aside. After much research, I went with Hotchkis.
Hotcchkis has the stiffest front bar, with no adjustability, I didnt see the need to adjust a weaker bar. You need all the front bar you can get with a G37,
That being said, understeer has been eliminated.
The Hotchkis has a rear with 3 positions, to adjust for oversteer. (read add oversteer)
Without aftermarket springs the stiffest position is neutral/ With Eibachs, the middle position is neutral, the high position kicks the rears out very easily.
They are hollow, so weight is not a factor, they are lighter than the factory S sway bars.
To the other poster, there is nothing wrong with their urethane bushings, the brackets come with grease fittings, and I lube them every 3 months with teflon lube.
I beleive the Eibach bars are matched to their springs, so its a no brainer.
I wouldnt consider Stillen, as they are too close to factory S bars.
Lastly does a Million mile warranty really ever come into play??
I was not able to get under the car this weekend with it being Easter, so now it will have to wait a few weeks since I am out of town next weekend. It sounds to me like the Hotchkis are the way to go.
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Yup. You're right. Stillen sways are red and are 1 hold front and 2 hold adjustable rear. I noticed a big difference from stock after installing my Stillen sways. Hotckis are stiffer but seem to be over kill for this car IMH. just pair some coils up with a good set of sways and strut bar and youre set!
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Is there a shop that specializes in G37 suspension that makes custom bars. I know for the Cayman there a couple that do that, TPC being one of them. Cayman owners could choose Eibach or H&R bars that are mass produced, but serious suspension guys would usually get TPC bars because they were made more for racing.
To OP, just curious why you went from Cayman S to G37. My goal in a few years is to either keep the G and do power mods and suspension with coils and Hotchkis sways or ultimately get a Cayman S.
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It was head decision not a heart decision. I was trying to achieve some financial goals with the sale of the Porsche and purchase of the G. I hope to some day own another Cayman S. There are not too many cars that handle as well as it does for that price. It is by far the best car I have ever owned!
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