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2010Bill · 05-29-2010, 09:49 PM

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

CaniacFan · 05-29-2010, 09:58 PM

Hey Bill:
Great photos. Thankx for sharing. Bet she rides like a dream..

RuffEL · 05-30-2010, 05:15 PM

i was thinking of getting this....hows the handling characteristix for ya now?

2010Bill · 05-30-2010, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RuffEL

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.

Bill

caverman · 05-31-2010, 10:38 AM

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.

LOVE the looks!

RuffEL · 06-01-2010, 03:49 PM

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?

2010Bill · 06-01-2010, 03:57 PM

You have a PM.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by RuffEL

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?

2010 SSRS · 06-01-2010, 05:16 PM

looks awesome

RuffEL · 06-01-2010, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010Bill

You have a PM.....

good intel man thanx

RuffEL · 06-01-2010, 06:06 PM

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...

2010Bill · 06-01-2010, 06:43 PM

My car was on a two-post lift with four lifting pads. The front sway went in almost effortlessly.

DallasMike · 06-02-2010, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RuffEL

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...

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. .

05-29-2010, 09:49 PM	#1
2010Bill Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 283	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 __________________ 2SS/RS IOM Delivered: 12/21/09 *The Thompson Group at Classic Chevrolet, Grapevine, TX* Last edited by 2010Bill; 06-01-2010 at 05:43 PM.

05-31-2010, 10:38 AM	#5
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	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. LOVE the looks! Attached Images __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

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06-01-2010, 06:43 PM	#11
2010Bill Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 283	My car was on a two-post lift with four lifting pads. The front sway went in almost effortlessly. __________________ 2SS/RS IOM Delivered: 12/21/09 *The Thompson Group at Classic Chevrolet, Grapevine, TX*

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CaniacFan Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,938	Hey Bill: Great photos. Thankx for sharing. Bet she rides like a dream..

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RuffEL Semper Fi! Do or DIE! Drives: '10 camaro 1SS, '02 silverado 1500 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Schertz actually... Posts: 301	i was thinking of getting this....hows the handling characteristix for ya now?

06-01-2010, 03:49 PM	#6
RuffEL Semper Fi! Do or DIE! Drives: '10 camaro 1SS, '02 silverado 1500 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Schertz actually... Posts: 301	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?

06-01-2010, 06:06 PM	#10
RuffEL Semper Fi! Do or DIE! Drives: '10 camaro 1SS, '02 silverado 1500 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Schertz actually... Posts: 301	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...