Hotchkiss vs Z06 Swaybars
02-24-2004, 03:48 PM
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Hotchkiss vs Z06 Swaybars
There seems to be a significant price difference between the Hotchkiss bars and the Z06 bars. Is there a significant performance difference? I want to stiffen up my ride and cornering without going bankrupt.
02-24-2004, 03:52 PM
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Re: Hotchkiss vs Z06 Swaybars (fmpros)
I just upgraded to the T1 bars on my Z.. And all I can say is that I love them. The bars in conjunction with the 04 shocks have made the car perfect in my opinion
02-24-2004, 05:24 PM
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Re: Hotchkiss vs Z06 Swaybars (Ruby6spd)
Ruby I'm doing the exact same mods :yesnod:
As for the original question... the Hotchkis are 32mm compared to the Z06s at 30mm. The rear Hotchkis are 26 (I think) and the Z rears are 24mm so I think the difference will be slim. One good thing is that the Hotchkis' come with poly bushings and metal endlinks. The poly bushings will help roll stifness by about 10%. So if you have Z bars w/ VBP poly bushings it'll be very very close :yesnod:
As for the original question... the Hotchkis are 32mm compared to the Z06s at 30mm. The rear Hotchkis are 26 (I think) and the Z rears are 24mm so I think the difference will be slim. One good thing is that the Hotchkis' come with poly bushings and metal endlinks. The poly bushings will help roll stifness by about 10%. So if you have Z bars w/ VBP poly bushings it'll be very very close :yesnod:
02-24-2004, 07:12 PM
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Re: Hotchkiss vs Z06 Swaybars (fmpros)
I think the stock Z06 are so close its into splitting hairs. So go with what makes you sleep better - but I rarely see anyone (w/ a Z06) change them. :D
02-24-2004, 07:23 PM
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Re: Hotchkiss vs Z06 Swaybars (bparker)
:iagree: with bparker. The two are so close, you may as well save the scratch. The only reason I went with the Hotchkis is that I bought them used for an excellent price.