Hotchkis and DMS pics please....
06-29-2005, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by OneMeanZ
What did you use SS LS1 to replace the spacer? I believe I'm going with DMS springs, but SS LS1, your rear sits absolutly perfect, but most of the pictures i see of DMS springs with the spring spacer removed still don't sit that low. What did you do??
I know you don't want to hear this (and you are doing the right thing by researching before you buy) but honestly every car sits differently. There is a chance your car may sit higher or lower that mine. Tires make a big difference and so do weight in the rear like subs or amps. You just have to play with it to get the stance just right or the way you like it. The only sure thing would be to spend the $$$ and get an adjustable coil over kit then you can adjust it for yor needs.
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where did you get the DMS springs from? and how much were they?
SS LS1, awesome car
where did you get the DMS springs from? and how much were they?
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06-29-2005, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SLPCAMAROSS
Im in the same boat as you OneMeanZ and I think im going to go with the DMS as well
06-29-2005, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by OneMeanZ
Yeah, I just wish the rear would sit lower with those springs. Even when you remove the isolator, it still isn't as low as I would prefer. But the front of the car with those springs are straight up sex.
Glad I could help! In the pic above (as you would imagine) the 2 outer springs are the DMS rears.
See how the upper coils are tighter wound than the center of the springs? The upper coils almost touch each other when the car is on the ground So.................You could easily cut 1/2 a coil off of the top to lower the rear further and since the springs are progressively wound the ride would not change.
And (God forbid) if you cut off just a little too much you could always put your rear rubber spacer back in and raise the rear a little. Or if you add a big stereo system to the rear and you would want it back up a little ......... BAM!! Just put the spacer back in and you are back in business!!
That's the beauty of the DMS springs as you have many options to play with where other springs w/o any rake you can't really do much with them.
P.S. if you lower you car as much as mine you are obviously reducing the wheel travel so I would suggest taking out the aluminum spacer above your bumpstops as your kidneys will thank you for it.
Taking that spacer out (but still using the rubber bump stops) gives you back some of the wheel travel you lost from the lowering springs and the ride will be nice and smooth (with some good shocks).Be sure to post up some pics when you slam your car!
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06-30-2005, 09:26 AM
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Hey you think ill be alright going with the DMS springs & STOCK shocks for now?
Im looking for a NOTICABLE DIFFERENCE in ride hight .
(I currently have an ugly space between the wheel & fender)
Here's my car (current set-up) .. more pics coming soon
Im looking for a NOTICABLE DIFFERENCE in ride hight .
(I currently have an ugly space between the wheel & fender)
Here's my car (current set-up) .. more pics coming soon
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06-30-2005, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by SLPCAMAROSS
Hey you think ill be alright going with the DMS springs & STOCK shocks for now?
I origionally ran the stock DeCarbon shocks with my DMS springs as I only had 4,000 miles on the car at the time so the shocks were still fresh. The car rode very close to stock comfort but the handling and look was MUCH better.
But after about 10,000 miles (and a good beating on the crappy LA roads during the Power Tour) the stock shocks were getting tired as the higher spring rates accelerate the wear of the DeCarbons. I now have Koni Dual Adjustables and the ride is very nice once again.
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06-30-2005, 02:35 PM
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Dms springs with !rear isolators!, heater hose mod, and stock shocks. It feels to me like the ride quality got better. Feels much smother and looks 1000 time better.
4x4 Before:
Sports Car After:
4x4 Before:
Sports Car After:
06-30-2005, 03:03 PM
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yeah nice flames dude, what are the !rear isolators! ?? the DMS 1.5" drop is hardly anything.. i cant believe its that noticable!? Im going to order mine today because of all the great feedback i've been getting on them.
06-30-2005, 04:44 PM
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heres a pic of a rear spring isolator. You have your stock spring on the left and a DMS spring on the right with the rubber isolator on top. As u can see... if you remove the isolator, you will get another 1/2" drop. Looks better that way in my opinion.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/attachmen...chmentid=27325
https://ls1tech.com/forums/attachmen...chmentid=27325
06-30-2005, 06:46 PM
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ooooh I see.. Is that thing a pain to remove or does it just pop right out? I placed my order about 1hr ago for the DMS springs so i'll post up before & after pix when they arrive
06-30-2005, 11:16 PM
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here are some pics i stole from Stangkilr.
check out the link for the rest
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/337848-trans-am-now-done-outside.html
check out the link for the rest
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/337848-trans-am-now-done-outside.html
07-01-2005, 07:15 AM
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I ordered my DMS springs from the phone # off DMS' website...
They answered first ring and told me it would be 5 business days to my doorstep, $205 shipped, and sure enough, 5 biz days later I had my springs. Great service over the phone.
Installing this weekend with Bilstein's and UMI PHB
They answered first ring and told me it would be 5 business days to my doorstep, $205 shipped, and sure enough, 5 biz days later I had my springs. Great service over the phone.
Installing this weekend with Bilstein's and UMI PHB