hotchkis springs?
08-23-2008, 10:50 PM
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hotchkis springs? for those who have these, have you had any problems with these springs and what shocks did you get with them? and also do you like the stance of the car/overall looks of the car after installing them?
08-24-2008, 01:19 AM
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I like my hotchkis springs. Have 'em paired with bilstein shocks. Bought my car that way. I do like the stance. Here the pics of my SS.
http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...o/IMG_2085.jpg
http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...o/IMG_2085.jpg
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I have used them before but the strano's are still better IMO. These are not bad springs though. I'd suggest Koni's over the Bils but the the Bils are "decent". Just don't expect the Bils to last forever with drop springs.
08-25-2008, 06:50 PM
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I like my hotchkis springs. Have 'em paired with bilstein shocks. Bought my car that way. I do like the stance. Here the pics of my SS.
http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...o/IMG_2085.jpg
http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...o/IMG_2085.jpg
08-25-2008, 06:55 PM
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Dont the SLP stage 2 suspension come with Bilsteins?? Anyhow nothing lasts forever. I know Konis are the ultimate but maybe not all are willing to pay the high price, just a thought.
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08-25-2008, 06:57 PM
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I like my hotchkis springs. Have 'em paired with bilstein shocks. Bought my car that way. I do like the stance. Here the pics of my SS.
http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...o/IMG_2085.jpg
http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s...o/IMG_2085.jpg
08-25-2008, 07:02 PM
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spdfrk1990: do you have any issues with scraping in dips or holes? i drive this car to school everyday and my brother's ws6 scrapes a lot of stuff his is lowered around 2 inches though.
08-25-2008, 07:08 PM
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alright thanks yea i avoid all the bad spots too but there's some speed bumps in the school parking lot(pointless cause most kids don't care about there cars enough to go slow over the bumps) and i want to be able to clear those,
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Hotchkis Springs with Re-Valved Tokico shocks I have the Hotchkis Springs with Re-Valved Tokico Struts & Shocks. Also have an Edelbrock Adjustable Panhard bar, and Rear Control Arms.
The Palm Tree picture is prior to the Springs. The other picture is after.
The Palm Tree picture is prior to the Springs. The other picture is after.
08-26-2008, 09:20 AM
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Mine also looked like it was dragging *** with the
Hotchkiss all around. I put Gabriel air shocks as a
quick fix but went back to stock springs "hose mod"
which gives a proper stance with the Hotchkiss
fronts. I have been content with the SLP Bilsteins
up front and the Gabriels in the rear, which I leave
air-less except for the track (air up the right side
drag-bag style) or lots of luggage.
Hotchkiss all around. I put Gabriel air shocks as a
quick fix but went back to stock springs "hose mod"
which gives a proper stance with the Hotchkiss
fronts. I have been content with the SLP Bilsteins
up front and the Gabriels in the rear, which I leave
air-less except for the track (air up the right side
drag-bag style) or lots of luggage.
