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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 12:29 PM
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I am going to purchase one of these combos in the next 4 hours! I wanted a little input from you all first!

Should I buy Hotchkiss sway bar with Billstein Shocks and struts or ZO6 Shocks and struts with Z06 Sway bar!

Inputs would be appreciated!
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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I went for the cheaper bars(Z06) from fred beans 172.00 shipped.
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Hotchkiss sway bar with Bilstein Shocks
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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I went with the Z06 bars and shocks and am completely happy. Any competitive driving that I do I feel that the Z set-up will suit me fine.
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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Depends what you're going to be doing. The Z06 set up is fine for daily driving and auto crossing at less than National SCCA level. The Hotchkiss is best for all out road racing and serious auto crossing. Might be a bit much on the street, though. Remember, for auto crossing (and probably racing) the Hotchkisses will put you into the prepared classes, Z06s probably wouldn't.

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I'd go with the Z06 shocks and sway bars. Hard to beat the price.
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