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Old 05-12-2006, 12:08 AM
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BMR springs


Hotchkis springs


Personally, I like the Hotchkis springs. They have that cool gunmetal color
Old 05-12-2006, 01:59 AM
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BMRs



sorry for the big pic....
Old 05-12-2006, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BLACKNREDSS
did any of u guys who posted take the isolators out, or do the hose mod, plz let me know
I did not on mine. Isolators are in place.
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Any more camaros with pics of the hotchkis im thinking of getting these really soon.
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It looks like the BMRs sit a little higher than the Hotchkis springs. Is that the general consensus despite the similar specs of the two?

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I do not recommend BMR springs. They offer a poor ride quality, and the drop isn't enough.

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any of you guys running 17x11 rims with 315 tires in the rear? I need to lower my car bad, but I do not want any rubbing. Thanks
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Where's the cheapest place to get Hotchkis springs??
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Originally Posted by SSmokin99
Where's the cheapest place to get Hotchkis springs??
check out Tbyrne's website(sponsor on right) they are having a group purchase on hotchkis products
Old 11-12-2006, 10:44 PM
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Which springs would ride better and be overall a better spring, Hotchkis or DMS?
Old 11-12-2006, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ZaneO
I do not recommend BMR springs. They offer a poor ride quality, and the drop isn't enough.

So it's safe to assume that's a Hotchkis drop?
Old 12-23-2006, 03:34 PM
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Anymore with hotchkis? Havnt installed mine yet im still deciding if I should go any lower.
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I have the full Hotchkis suspension on my SS. I have the springs paired with koni's and I like the ride. I can not compare these to the BMR's since I have never had them. The drop was a little more than 1". I kept the isolators on as well. I got all of my stuff from our sponsor MTI. Here are some pics with 18x9.5" Z06's all the way around.






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Wow that looks perfect GUZ exactly same size ZO6's I was wanting to run also. Did you do a heater hose mod on the rear springs or anything and what size tires are you running? Just wondering cause I want mine to sit like that and the size of tires and things matters alot.
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Here's mine. Hotchkis springs,with Koni SA's. BMR boxed everything else.



No heater hose mod

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i have BMR with a half coil cut. pic in sig. also have rear isolators out...

btw...Zaneo...your car...is GOD lol...it's so DAMN CLEAN and i am a LT1 SS over LS1 SS fan as well! very envious!
Old 12-23-2006, 06:22 PM
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No heater hose mod. I do have the front springs on the lower perch. I know many might disagree to do that but I have had no issues so far and I rarely drive the car as it is. Tire size is 275/35-18.


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Originally Posted by The Guz
No heater hose mod. I do have the front springs on the lower perch. I know many might disagree to do that but I have had no issues so far and I rarely drive the car as it is. Tire size is 275/35-18.


-Mike
Thats funny cause I asked the question about the lower perch b4 with lowering springs and was bitched at lol. With the shock fully extended is the spring still tight in the perch?
Old 12-23-2006, 07:18 PM
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Yeah the spring still sits tight. Like I said I have had no issues with it like this. I have had it like this for about 8 months now. But then again this is not my daily driver.
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Yeh I dont see why there would be any issues the rear of yours seems to sit a little lower then most I hope I can get mine to sit like yours. If not ill just do the heater hose mod also. Do you have any pictures of the wheels or anything close up to see the gaps better?


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