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Old 09-23-2015, 07:13 AM
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Newbie Sway Bar Question

I just got a '12 Maxima S and see there're sway bars available. What is the advantage(s) of installing sway bar(s)? I have a feeling I know after driving for a week. But want others' inputs.
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Old 09-23-2015, 08:13 AM
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A sway bar's purpose is to reduce the amount the car leans to the side when you are going around a curve or corner. It also helps on straight roads as roads are not level and the car can also pitch from side to side.

The sway bar is a spring, so if you get a stiffer one, the car will not lean as much, but the ride can become a little stiffer/harsher as well, because the sway bar also helps to smooth out pot holes.
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Old 09-23-2015, 08:48 AM
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It will also help your car not float like a boat at highway speeds. Best bang for your buck upgrade if you ask me. Stillen rear sway bar and was and still am pleased with the ride quality!
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RacingLine has two adjustment points. Soft is 50% stiffer, and firm is 100% stiffer than factory.

It is easily the best handling mod, especially for the money.
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Old 09-24-2015, 05:57 AM
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Will it have any improvement on my Sport model ?
Since the SV Sport is supposed to have a better sway bar.
That is a question for the guys with SV Sport who have this mod done.
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Old 09-24-2015, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by catalinvint
Will it have any improvement on my Sport model ?
Since the SV Sport is supposed to have a better sway bar.
That is a question for the guys with SV Sport who have this mod done.
Better sway bar in the front. Same day bar as the other maximas in the rear
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Old 09-24-2015, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by catalinvint
Will it have any improvement on my Sport model ?
Since the SV Sport is supposed to have a better sway bar.
That is a question for the guys with SV Sport who have this mod done.
You will see a vast improvement.
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Old 09-25-2015, 03:03 PM
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I love sway bar mods, not too terrible install and easy to return to stock. I'd like to do both front and rear on my SV with Tech package non sport. Id love to pick up a sport front bar for oem goodness and an aftermarket rear bar.
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