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Old 05-29-2010, 08:49 PM   #1
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Pics from Hotchkis Stage I TVS install today.....

This upgrade is the BEST ONE YET !

The stock bars (in pics 1 & 2) are the smaller of the two, obviously.

Comparison of Front Stock vs. Hotchkis Front Sway Bar


Comparison of Rear Stock vs. Hotchkis Rear Sway Bar


Before height - Right Rear Springs


After height Hotchkis Drop Springs - Right Rear


Before height - Right Front Springs


After height Hotchkis Drop Springs - Right Front
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Old 05-29-2010, 08:58 PM   #2
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Hey Bill:
Great photos. Thankx for sharing. Bet she rides like a dream..
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Old 05-30-2010, 04:15 PM   #3
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i was thinking of getting this....hows the handling characteristix for ya now?
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i was thinking of getting this....hows the handling characteristix for ya now?
The front end is more responsive, thanks to the larger front sway bar, and the car in general rides like it's on rails. The lowered springs (about a 1" overall drop) gives the car a more aggressive look and they really improve the car's handling both on the street and through the corners.

I've got the rear sway set to the middle setting. I'm not going to track the car so I believe this is the best setting for my driving habits.

Overall, this is a great package.

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Old 05-31-2010, 09:38 AM   #5
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I only did the springs for now but will eventually get the sways after I get headers, tune, and drag radials.

Ride is maybe just a little stiffer than before but not by much at all. My wife said she didn't notice a difference.

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Old 06-01-2010, 02:49 PM   #6
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hmmm....it lowers exactly 1.0 inch correct?.....i wonder how thatll affect my ground effects package....

i saw this whole kit for around 700 bucks....is that about what you paid? or am i just a bad researcher on prices?
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hmmm....it lowers exactly 1.0 inch correct?.....i wonder how thatll affect my ground effects package....

i saw this whole kit for around 700 bucks....is that about what you paid? or am i just a bad researcher on prices?
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looks awesome
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good intel man thanx
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Old 06-01-2010, 05:06 PM   #10
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quote from another thread on this system:

No sways, those are comeing next. I guess the engine needs to be jacked up a bit to get the front one in.



did you have to raise the engine? i dont like hearing that from other people....though that guy didnt put the sway bars in on his kit yet...
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My car was on a two-post lift with four lifting pads. The front sway went in almost effortlessly.
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No sways, those are comeing next. I guess the engine needs to be jacked up a bit to get the front one in.



did you have to raise the engine? i dont like hearing that from other people....though that guy didnt put the sway bars in on his kit yet...
You do not have to lift the engine to get the front sway bar in or out. It's more like a maze you have to figure out. Turn everything the right way and it goes in. .
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