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Old 07-06-2005, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by qwikz28
thats strange... most people say they like the hotchkis springs better cause they are more comfortable. and they cost like 80 bucks more
Yeah, I guess it comes down to personal opinions. I honestly feel that the DMS springs are very comfortable. That was a main concern for me. I knew they would look good as I've seen many F-bodies with them. I was concered with comfort and handling. I researched a lot, read countless reviews, asked everyone that had them a million questions and they all said they love their DMS Springs. How could I pass that up when not one person had a complaint. I suppose I'm **** about things and have to research them to the ground (haha). My buddy with the hotchkis also liked the DMS springs better too. He wants to buy them but needs to wait until more money comes along. And for $169 on this GP...anyone would be nuts to pass up that opportunity if they were in the market for springs.
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$169? Damn i just paid $225!
Old 07-06-2005, 07:53 PM
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i got them 190 shipped to the door.

thats really good.
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I have the hotchkis in a 98 z28 with koni adjustables on all 4 corners. Front shocks are set at about 1/2 and the rears are full soft. I like the lowering it is about 1 inch and equal around the car. But the most important part is I turn up the stiffness on the rear shocks to about 2/3 and it handles like a slot car. IMHO it is important to match the springs with the shocks for the best performace. You will not like stiff lowering springs and weak shocks. Good luck
Old 07-07-2005, 11:58 AM
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Hey if anyone else is going with the DMS .. let me know so I can refer you and get mine & your price lowered with the group purchase. Thanks.
Old 07-07-2005, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by SLPCAMAROSS
Hey if anyone else is going with the DMS .. let me know so I can refer you and get mine & your price lowered with the group purchase. Thanks.
I think I've pretty much decided on the DMS springs myself. Just trying to decide on shocks. What do you need from me in order to lower our prices?
Old 07-07-2005, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by SLPCAMAROSS
Hey if anyone else is going with the DMS .. let me know so I can refer you and get mine & your price lowered with the group purchase. Thanks.
i'm down for some too! corrupted convinced me away from hotchkis. pm me with some info please. by the way, where in NY are you?
Old 07-07-2005, 07:51 PM
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Hows the daily driving with DMS? Lotsa scraping? I think It'd be too tight of a fit for my SLP LM.
Old 07-08-2005, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by JAvenger007
Hows the daily driving with DMS? Lotsa scraping? I think It'd be too tight of a fit for my SLP LM.
I have the LM setup as well i dont think it'll be a problem for every day driving. I just got mine in the mail and going to install em' on Monday.. I'll let you know and i'll post up pix when done.
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anyone ever run 19s with dms springs?
Old 07-09-2005, 01:24 PM
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SLPCAMAROSS sounds good, LM is my only concern.

I believe SS LS1's camaro has 19" iforged rims with DMS springs. Check out the first page of this thread for pics and details. From what i could tell, he likes the ride.
Old 07-09-2005, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JAvenger007
SLPCAMAROSS sounds good, LM is my only concern.

I believe SS LS1's camaro has 19" iforged rims with DMS springs. Check out the first page of this thread for pics and details. From what i could tell, he likes the ride.
thats what i thought too. he has 18" wheels on his car
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Originally Posted by qwikz28
anyone ever run 19s with dms springs?
DMS does...on one of their F-bodies they run 19x10.5s in the rear. I remember them telling me this because I asked the same thing...
Old 07-10-2005, 09:04 AM
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Anyone else order the DMS yet?
Old 07-10-2005, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by SLPCAMAROSS
Anyone else order the DMS yet?
Because of this thread I decided to go with DMS, called them Tuesday of last week and ordered them.

Should be here around Tuesday or Wednesday. Can't wait.
Old 07-10-2005, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by qwikz28
anyone ever run 19s with dms springs?
Here's the DMS springs w/ some 15's.. LOL...



I had to cut off half a coil to get my car to sit right though. Along w/ the heater hose mod. About a year later the suspension settled and the rear got a little too low, so back in went the stock isolators.

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Looks damn good Saladbar, glad I ordered those.
Old 07-10-2005, 12:25 PM
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Damn, I've had my set of DMS springs for 6 months now, I guess I should get around to putting them in.
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I'm getting tired of my 1.75" drop old *** springs that the dude before me put on the car. They're like Matrix springs or some ****. I kept trying to avoid putting new springs on, but I think it's time. Not to mention I still have the stock DeCarbon's too... my car may sit nice but it's hurTING in the suspension department
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I have DMS springs on my Z and love them. Pics are in my sig.


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