rob69zombie

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I've searched and found a few pics of Hotchkis springs installed but I haven't really seen any reviews of comfort/clearance. I'm ordering some Bilstein HD'S from Strano very soon and I have some Hotchkis springs my buddy gave me for free and was thinking about trying them out but I was curious to hear how satisfied Hotchkis owners were. Thanks guys.

Sam Strano

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They aren't the best, they aren't the worst. They are a pain to install because of how they are wound, getting a spring compressor on and off them is a nightmare. They are heavy because of the progressive windings... that adds a lot of mass to the spring. I don't feel they are quite firm enough for the amount of drop so the ride can be good on ride roads, but when you start working them you get a bigger spike in wheel rate when you contact the bumpstops, which is abrupt--and what folks feel when the complain the "bottom out". And BTW, I still sell them, so it's not like I'm super anti-Hotchkis either....

All in all, you could do better, you could do much worse. Free is free. Me, I'd say sell them and buy something better.

rob69zombie

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I wanted some of your springs Mr. Strano but I didn't want my car to drop too much. I'm over 350lbs and I don't know how much my weight will affect my speed bump clearance. Any thoughts? Thanks!

Sam Strano

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You are assuming there would be a huge difference... there won't be. My springs are a touch lower, about 1/4" than Hotchkis on average.... but mine are also stiffer, which means the car will not drop as much as you add weight. In the end, you're talking about a wash, and my springs have firmer rates to help support the mass.

And if makes you feel better, I'm not exactly 5'4" and 130 pounds. I'm 6'1"/290.

rob69zombie

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That's what I wanted to hear Sam. I'm just waiting on my taxes and I'll call you to place my order. Also, I need some of your bumpstops and the correct Bilsteins. I don't know the difference between the standards and the HD's. Thanks again Mr. Strano.

99FormulaM6r

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Between the SLP's and the HD's, there's very little difference. Get the one that's cheaper (SLP's)

rob69zombie

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Thanks man.

JustAFooL

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And if your going with Sam's springs, I'll buy the Hotchkis if your interested in selling. Been looking at a new set anyways. If interested, send me a pm. Just thought I'd throw that out there..

rob69zombie

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Thanks for the interest man.