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Old 03-07-2006, 09:34 PM
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I read the sticky and they're both 1" drop front and back, but my question is what rides/feels better? Post pics too please. I recently got eibach prokits, but I don't really like the stance at all. My springs are for sale too
Old 03-07-2006, 11:26 PM
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im interested in this info as well, especially the ride quality.
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I can tell you that Hotchkis springs have a great ride quality especially when matched with the right shocks. Alot of the ride quality is pertained to the shocks. As long as you have shocks that are revalved or adjusted for "lowering" springs, you'll be fine. Pics in sig.
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What shocks do you have? I know more of you guys can chime in.
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The main difference is, BMRs are stiffer than Hotchkis.
Spring rates:
BMR Front 310-550 Rear 145-170
Hotchkis Front 285-525 Rear 100-140
For reference, 98-02 V8 OEM Front 292 Rear 114
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what is lower hotchkis or dms?
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Originally Posted by rjkZ28
what is lower hotchkis or dms?
And which has the better stance? I dont know which springs out of these two are the ones I want.
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I love my Hotchkis springs
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I love my Hotchkis springs
what's the spring rate and what shocks?
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I have BMR springs. I really like them a lot. I'm running Koni SAs with these springs
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Originally Posted by 01 Red WS6
I have BMR springs. I really like them a lot. I'm running Koni SAs with these springs
X2 for me
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I had g2 springs with stock shocks and i'm currently swapping the g2's out with hotchkis springs and revalved bilsteins.



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