Hotchkis???
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Heel & Toe
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From: Istanbul
Hotchkis???
I have a standard suspension setupon my coupe vette.I want to buy Hotchkis sway bar kit to improve the handling and will be hotchkis be effective with standard shocks?or do i need to change the shocks? :party:
"AlohaC5" Senior Member
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From: Madison, AL
Re: Hotchkis??? (vetteboy_tr)
You don't need to change your shocks when you install the anti-sway bars. The bars will significantly reduce body roll in turns, but should not increase the harshness of your ride.
If you have the base suspension, it may not be a bad idea to upgrade the shocks at the same time to realize a better overall benefit from the suspension modifications.
If you have the base suspension, it may not be a bad idea to upgrade the shocks at the same time to realize a better overall benefit from the suspension modifications.
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Re: Hotchkis??? (vetteboy_tr)
I have F45 with my Hotchkis setup and love it. As a cheaper, but effective, alternative, go with the Z06 setup as it's close to the Hotchkis minus the Heim links. :cheers:
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Re: Hotchkis??? (vetteboy_tr)
The Hotchkis swapbars will make a very noticeable difference in your car's handling without having to change the shocks. We have quite a few swaybar packages in stock and are offering discounts to forum members through the weekend. Just call or e-mail for pricing!
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From: Palos Verdes Peninsula California
Re: Hotchkis??? (Patches)
With all due respect Patches you are wrong on this one. My car is has the Z-51 suspension and swapping out the stock bars with the Hotchkis made a huge difference.
Z51 bars may be cheaper, but they don't match the performance of the Hotchkis bars. I guess it comes down to which is more important.
Z51 bars may be cheaper, but they don't match the performance of the Hotchkis bars. I guess it comes down to which is more important.
Drifting
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From: Ventura, CA Fight On Forever
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05
Re: Hotchkis??? (JLinNY)
With all due respect Patches you are wrong on this one. My car is has the Z-51 suspension and swapping out the stock bars with the Hotchkis made a huge difference.
Z51 bars may be cheaper, but they don't match the performance of the Hotchkis bars. I guess it comes down to which is more important.
Z51 bars may be cheaper, but they don't match the performance of the Hotchkis bars. I guess it comes down to which is more important.
mtv :thumbs:
