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FanDamNCSU · 12-23-2013, 09:46 PM

This weekend a friend and I installed the Hotchkis Stage 2 kit on my Camaro. When we finished the install of the front springs we noticed that the caps on top of the strut towers were raised about 1cm above the strut tower. We had double checked that the springs were installed per the directions and decided to test drive.

We didn't notice any noise or handling issues and even went over some railroad tracks with no noise. Has anybody installed these springs before and noticed this issue? Is this normal or did we muck up the install somehow?

With that issue being said, I'm very impressed with the Stage 2 kit. Handling has really improved noticeably and ride quality is still superb.

Here is a picture of the issue:

SSICKO · 12-24-2013, 03:50 AM

This is normal

FanDamNCSU · 12-24-2013, 07:09 AM

Awesome to hear. Thanks for the reply.

JDP Sales · 12-24-2013, 12:12 PM

Yep, Normal. In fact a very commonly asked questions. Enjoy!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

12-23-2013, 09:46 PM	#1
FanDamNCSU Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS - L99 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Pines, NC Posts: 197	Hotchkis Drop Springs - Strut Cap Issue This weekend a friend and I installed the Hotchkis Stage 2 kit on my Camaro. When we finished the install of the front springs we noticed that the caps on top of the strut towers were raised about 1cm above the strut tower. We had double checked that the springs were installed per the directions and decided to test drive. We didn't notice any noise or handling issues and even went over some railroad tracks with no noise. Has anybody installed these springs before and noticed this issue? Is this normal or did we muck up the install somehow? With that issue being said, I'm very impressed with the Stage 2 kit. Handling has really improved noticeably and ride quality is still superb. Here is a picture of the issue: __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS/RS - L99 --------------------------------- Performance: Vararam CAI, Vmax Ported Throttle Body, GM Performance Dual Mode Exhaust (NPP), JRE Tune, Hotchkis TVS Stage 2 Track Pack, Vitesse Paddle Shifters, Vitesse Throttle Controller Functional: Hex Vents, Elite Catch Can, WeatherTech Digital Fit Mats, Escort Passport Max Cosmetic: Heritage Grill, GM Splash Guards, ZL1 Rockers

12-24-2013, 03:50 AM	#2
SSICKO Drives: SSICKO Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 754	This is normal __________________ Slowhawk Performance Built & Tuned

12-24-2013, 07:09 AM	#3
FanDamNCSU Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS - L99 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Pines, NC Posts: 197	Awesome to hear. Thanks for the reply. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS/RS - L99 --------------------------------- Performance: Vararam CAI, Vmax Ported Throttle Body, GM Performance Dual Mode Exhaust (NPP), JRE Tune, Hotchkis TVS Stage 2 Track Pack, Vitesse Paddle Shifters, Vitesse Throttle Controller Functional: Hex Vents, Elite Catch Can, WeatherTech Digital Fit Mats, Escort Passport Max Cosmetic: Heritage Grill, GM Splash Guards, ZL1 Rockers

12-24-2013, 12:12 PM	#4
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Yep, Normal. In fact a very commonly asked questions. Enjoy! Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007