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Old 03-24-2013, 05:52 PM
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Default Which spring set is a lower drop? Edelbrock or Hotchskis

Looking for the lowest out of the two, unless one set is just awful ride quality or handling characteristics. The hotchskis advertises 1 Inch and edelbrocks advertise 1 to 1.25. Who can tell me about either?
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My buddy had Hotchkis and loved em. His TA looked low too. I've never heard of anyone running Edelbrock springs.

Here's his. Was his, rather.. I miss this car.


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love my stranos... should go with them! which is 1.2

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^ All of the main players are 1" to 1.2" BMR, Strano and Hotchkis. All have good qualities and all boast being the best. Just depends what you want.
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I remember reading when the new BMR springs came out they practically copied Strano Springs ! Strano!
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^ Strano's are made of a different material. I think his come from Germany and are cold wound and non progressive rate. BMR have a progressive rate in the rear and a non-progressive rate in the front. The spring rates are almost identical tho. Never noticed this before.

And I remember when I was shopping for springs back in 06 and I was eyeing BMR and people said don't do it because they ride like an Ox cart. So they probably needed the redesign.

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Holy crap BMR did copy Strano. BMR's are cold wound also.

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Originally Posted by bayer-z28
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Holy crap BMR did copy Strano. BMR's are cold wound also.
yup stranos come from germany, I love mine. perfect stance, perfect ride. what a difference
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^ I'm actually quite impressed w the BMR springs so far. I point that car in a direction and it WANTS to go there. After you turn the wheel it settles in and wants to go.



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