The one thing to be extremely careful with either RSB is that it is going to tighten up the rear end, tremendously. This means the car will act MUCH more like a RWD car. Only difference is, be careful with partial to off-throttle steering. As you let off the gas during medium to hard turns, the rapid weight transfer likes to make the rear end rotate severely! With COBB's stiffest setting being the soft setting on Hotchkis? I'd say that's too much for the street. Stick to COBB's. BTW, they're being discontinued, so buy one while you can!!
I've "heard" negative reviews about installing the Front Sway Bar. Then again, it's from people who've never had one installed, and are just theorizing that it "would suck" and "make the car push". I agree that it's possible, but i've got a COBB FSB staring at me in the garage right now. Problem is, it isn't an easy task to install.
I may end up eventually just getting rid of it since I probably won't ever install it.
I have the rear installed with stock suspension. Even when I had it with the MS Lowering Springs, the car seemed to react well.
It's always been my understanding that you should build your suspension first, then add swaybars to compliment the setup. Not the other way around. Of course, we're not building all-out race cars here, and sways are cheaper anyhow.
I think it actually compliments the car quite nicely, doesn't over-do anything.
The Hotchis is going to feel stiffer on a regular 3 than an MS3 for sure.Putting on my KW V2's, SPC camber kit and Hoitchkis front and rear sway bars today at the shop. I'll try and report back after its all done.
