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Hotchkis · 02-22-2011, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drottie

Looking for feedback on the Hotchkis track pack. I'm considering the full package, front & rear sway bars, lowering springs, sub-frame brace, and strut tower brace. Would like to know how this affected ride, and whether this is good value for the money. I can get the full package for $1350, but I've been saving up for a Procharger so I don't want to spend the money if the return is negligible.

Hey Drottie,

There are quite a few members here that have the Hotchkis Track Pack installed and are extremely happy with it. Maybe some will chime in.

Adding more horsepower is great, but it won't be much fun with the stock handling set-up. A supercharger plus suspension upgrades is a perfect combination.

Rick Andrade is a Camaro5.com member with a full Hotchkis Track Pack and a Magnuson supercharger installed. He took first place in the Duel In the Desert covered by Camaro Performers. The competition was stiff, but he had the winning combination!

Here’s the complete article from CamaroPerformers.com
http://www.camaroperformers.com/even...ert/index.html

Here’s an article from LSXTV
http://www.lsxtv.com/forum/camaro5s-...10-a-2966.html

2010 SSRS · 02-22-2011, 02:51 PM

Congrats Drottie, looks great.

Drottie · 03-08-2011, 10:54 PM

Got my wheels back from the powdercoater, absolutely thrilled with the look. I'll try to get some pics up soon. Ordered my Hotchkis track pack tonight. Can't wait to get it in and begin the install.

10spokess · 03-09-2011, 09:13 AM

your cars rear end looks sick man

Americanmadecargirl · 03-09-2011, 10:14 AM

Looks very nice!!!

Drottie · 03-12-2011, 01:18 AM

Here's some shot of the wheels after powdercoating. Superior Custom Powder Coating in Maryville IL. did the work. I couldn't be happier with the job. Very well done, these guys know what there doing. I plan on having some additional pieces and will definitly be heading back to Scott for the work. I also have the new SS emblem on the back from Spark Restoration, which has tied the whole look together. The little red SS on the trunk deck aslo went bye-bye. Hope you like the pics, let me know what you think.

Drottie · 05-10-2011, 06:32 PM

Well its been awhile since I've posted pics. I've installed the Hotchkis Track Pack and all I can say is wow! what an improvement in handling. The weight of the car has disappeared when throwing it through turns, it just corners and stays flat. Ride quality is very close to stock. If your considering this kit, IMO it's money well spent. Install was pretty easy when done on a lift, a driveway install would have taken a little longer. The spoiler is from Eric at MPD1, one hell of a nice guy, and a great looking product.

RaiderSS · 05-10-2011, 09:22 PM

How do you like your finish on your wheels? I had mine sprayed and after 3k miles they need a lil love.... Wondering if its worth it and what are the cons?

Drottie · 05-12-2011, 04:01 AM

New Pics

Drottie · 05-12-2011, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaiderSS

How do you like your finish on your wheels? I had mine sprayed and after 3k miles they need a lil love.... Wondering if its worth it and what are the cons?

Raider - I'm still really loving them. I paid $360 to have them unmounted, powdercoated, and then remounted & balanced. Thats easily less than the cost of one of the rims I was considering, plus I really kinda like the look of the factory rim, even better in black!

Drottie · 11-24-2011, 11:57 AM

Been awhile since I've posted.. The SLP long tube headers, 3" exhaust, high flow cats, and X-pipe are on now, love the sound..very healthy. I've had to drop my rear Hotchkis subframe brace which has caused some clearance issues. I need to work on it a little more. enjoy the pics....

Hotchkis · 11-29-2011, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drottie

Been awhile since I've posted.. The SLP long tube headers, 3" exhaust, high flow cats, and X-pipe are on now, love the sound..very healthy. I've had to drop my rear Hotchkis subframe brace which has caused some clearance issues. I need to work on it a little more. enjoy the pics....

Drottie – It looks like you’ve already spaced your Chassis Max Brace downward for clearance. How tall are those spacers? How much of an air-gap do you have now?

We have not found it necessary to drop the brace more than a half-inch with our spacer kit. Maybe the combination of the brand of long tube headers and the exhaust required more. Please let us know.

Thanks!

AngelSpeedFreak · 11-29-2011, 02:12 PM

looking good...

SATXLS3 · 12-10-2011, 01:32 AM

I want these, any new feedback? Can u post a video?

02-22-2011, 02:51 PM	#16
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Congrats Drottie, looks great. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

03-08-2011, 10:54 PM	#17
Drottie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible in VR Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 240	Got my wheels back from the powdercoater, absolutely thrilled with the look. I'll try to get some pics up soon. Ordered my Hotchkis track pack tonight. Can't wait to get it in and begin the install. __________________ SICC, Southern Illinois Camaro Club On Facebook 2011 SS/RS LS3/M6 convertible Victory Red, Black top w/Nightshades 1LE graphics Whipple 2.9L with 3.875" pulley CBI ESAD cam with Tooley springs ADM fuel with ID850 injectors DSX Tune MGW shifter 20" TSW Nurbering 275/315 Nitto NT05 Carlyle Performance 15" kit with Pfadt solid subframe inserts C.A.I. cold air intake SLP LT headers, 3" exhaust, no cats, x-pipe ZL1 dual mode mufflers Lighting controlled by NightOwl 2010 SS/RS LS3 - SOLD- #15,852 build date 06/05/2009 CGM w/flat black stripes

03-09-2011, 09:13 AM	#18
10spokess Wild and Cammed Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 751	your cars rear end looks sick man __________________

03-09-2011, 10:14 AM	#19
Americanmadecargirl CamaroGirl67 Drives: 1967 327 RS Convert. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Panama City Posts: 372	Looks very nice!!! __________________ 1967 RS 327 / 1993 LX Mustang / 2004 GT Mustang

03-12-2011, 01:18 AM	#20
Drottie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible in VR Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 240	Black Powdercoated Wheels Here's some shot of the wheels after powdercoating. Superior Custom Powder Coating in Maryville IL. did the work. I couldn't be happier with the job. Very well done, these guys know what there doing. I plan on having some additional pieces and will definitly be heading back to Scott for the work. I also have the new SS emblem on the back from Spark Restoration, which has tied the whole look together. The little red SS on the trunk deck aslo went bye-bye. Hope you like the pics, let me know what you think. Attached Images __________________ SICC, Southern Illinois Camaro Club On Facebook 2011 SS/RS LS3/M6 convertible Victory Red, Black top w/Nightshades 1LE graphics Whipple 2.9L with 3.875" pulley CBI ESAD cam with Tooley springs ADM fuel with ID850 injectors DSX Tune MGW shifter 20" TSW Nurbering 275/315 Nitto NT05 Carlyle Performance 15" kit with Pfadt solid subframe inserts C.A.I. cold air intake SLP LT headers, 3" exhaust, no cats, x-pipe ZL1 dual mode mufflers Lighting controlled by NightOwl 2010 SS/RS LS3 - SOLD- #15,852 build date 06/05/2009 CGM w/flat black stripes

05-10-2011, 06:32 PM	#21
Drottie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible in VR Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 240	Updated Pics - Hotchkis Track Pack installed Well its been awhile since I've posted pics. I've installed the Hotchkis Track Pack and all I can say is wow! what an improvement in handling. The weight of the car has disappeared when throwing it through turns, it just corners and stays flat. Ride quality is very close to stock. If your considering this kit, IMO it's money well spent. Install was pretty easy when done on a lift, a driveway install would have taken a little longer. The spoiler is from Eric at MPD1, one hell of a nice guy, and a great looking product. __________________ SICC, Southern Illinois Camaro Club On Facebook 2011 SS/RS LS3/M6 convertible Victory Red, Black top w/Nightshades 1LE graphics Whipple 2.9L with 3.875" pulley CBI ESAD cam with Tooley springs ADM fuel with ID850 injectors DSX Tune MGW shifter 20" TSW Nurbering 275/315 Nitto NT05 Carlyle Performance 15" kit with Pfadt solid subframe inserts C.A.I. cold air intake SLP LT headers, 3" exhaust, no cats, x-pipe ZL1 dual mode mufflers Lighting controlled by NightOwl 2010 SS/RS LS3 - SOLD- #15,852 build date 06/05/2009 CGM w/flat black stripes

05-10-2011, 09:22 PM	#22
RaiderSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 DeadBLK Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 481	How do you like your finish on your wheels? I had mine sprayed and after 3k miles they need a lil love.... Wondering if its worth it and what are the cons?

05-12-2011, 04:01 AM	#23
Drottie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible in VR Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 240	New Pics New Pics Attached Images __________________ SICC, Southern Illinois Camaro Club On Facebook 2011 SS/RS LS3/M6 convertible Victory Red, Black top w/Nightshades 1LE graphics Whipple 2.9L with 3.875" pulley CBI ESAD cam with Tooley springs ADM fuel with ID850 injectors DSX Tune MGW shifter 20" TSW Nurbering 275/315 Nitto NT05 Carlyle Performance 15" kit with Pfadt solid subframe inserts C.A.I. cold air intake SLP LT headers, 3" exhaust, no cats, x-pipe ZL1 dual mode mufflers Lighting controlled by NightOwl 2010 SS/RS LS3 - SOLD- #15,852 build date 06/05/2009 CGM w/flat black stripes

11-24-2011, 11:57 AM	#25
Drottie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible in VR Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 240	Been awhile since I've posted.. The SLP long tube headers, 3" exhaust, high flow cats, and X-pipe are on now, love the sound..very healthy. I've had to drop my rear Hotchkis subframe brace which has caused some clearance issues. I need to work on it a little more. enjoy the pics.... Attached Images __________________ SICC, Southern Illinois Camaro Club On Facebook 2011 SS/RS LS3/M6 convertible Victory Red, Black top w/Nightshades 1LE graphics Whipple 2.9L with 3.875" pulley CBI ESAD cam with Tooley springs ADM fuel with ID850 injectors DSX Tune MGW shifter 20" TSW Nurbering 275/315 Nitto NT05 Carlyle Performance 15" kit with Pfadt solid subframe inserts C.A.I. cold air intake SLP LT headers, 3" exhaust, no cats, x-pipe ZL1 dual mode mufflers Lighting controlled by NightOwl 2010 SS/RS LS3 - SOLD- #15,852 build date 06/05/2009 CGM w/flat black stripes

11-29-2011, 02:12 PM	#27
AngelSpeedFreak Most hated in NM.... Drives: Sold the 6POINT2, went to a 50THZ06 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,904	looking good... __________________

12-10-2011, 01:32 AM	#28
SATXLS3 Drives: 2012 GMC Sierra Z71 4x4 Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	SLP LT Headers I want these, any new feedback? Can u post a video? __________________ MBRP 3" CAT BACK, SLP SKIP SHIFT, COLD AIR INDUCTIONS INTAKE, INJEN PRE FILTER, AAC LED PODS, CUSTOM COACH WORKS PAINT,PFADT LOWERING SPRINGS AND SWAY BARS, MRR HR-6 WHEELS, RPI DESIGNS C-6 HIGH RISE SPOILER(AKA RK SPORT 3 PIECE SPOILER)

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