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Tantalizer43 · 03-16-2011, 10:23 AM

I'd be interested in a group buy as well...

REAPER SS · 03-16-2011, 11:10 AM

Ive been dealing with hotchkis since i had my 4th gen fbody years ago. These guys make top notch supension pieces. I have their springs on my 5th Gen & plan on doing the entire suspension setup...except the strut tower brace because it only works on magnuson blowers & I'm gonna get either Kenne bell or whipple within the next year.

caverman · 03-16-2011, 02:02 PM

I already have the Hotchkis springs and I'm looking at installing some craddle bushing inserts and changing out my rear end bushings. My car is a daily driver with the occassional trip to the drag strip and hopefully a trip to the road course in the future.

Do you think that the Hotchkis brace would do the same as the bushings? It looks like it would firm up the craddle but not sure that it would do anything for the rear end.

The brace would be an easier install and I could sell it later if I were to ever get rid of my car but I'm not sure it would help as much as the bushings would. It's also close to double the price I'm looking at for the BMR kit.

BTW: anyone know that the front/rear spring rates are on the Hotchkis springs?

Hotchkis · 03-16-2011, 07:02 PM

Hi everyone - It's very cool to see all your project Camaros, and we are especially pleased to see that our sales folk have been treating you well.

Caverman - Spring rates for the Hotchkis Camaro Springs are:

Front 210lbs/in, Rear 440 lbs/in

As for group buys, we would love to do one, but let's make it even easier. Rather than organizing a group buy, we'd like to offer a special discount code good for 15% off any 5th Gen Camaro parts until April 15.

Call us and mention Camaro5 and Code: RTCAM5 to place your order.

image6 by Hotchkis Sport Suspension, on Flickr

dgformula2k · 03-16-2011, 10:47 PM

I wonder how this will stack up to the supposed upgraded suspension Chevy is putting on the '12s.

GenetX · 03-16-2011, 10:47 PM

Just out of curiosity would it be 15% off what the article reads on page 1 which is "Camaro Track Pack. Retailing for $1298" or what the website has it listed for which is "2010 Camaro Track Pack
SKU: 80116
Price: $1,547.95"

ZenitramSS · 03-16-2011, 10:58 PM

Will this get rid of the wheel hop issues at the drag strip?

caverman · 03-16-2011, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenitramSS

Will this get rid of the wheel hop issues at the drag strip?

I'm sure the brace will help but look into trailing arms. Do a search there are plenty of options.

Wvallediego · 03-17-2011, 04:58 AM

NICE

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

I'm sure the brace will help but look into trailing arms. Do a search there are plenty of options.

Tantalizer43 · 03-17-2011, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenetX

Just out of curiosity would it be 15% off what the article reads on page 1 which is "Camaro Track Pack. Retailing for $1298" or what the website has it listed for which is "2010 Camaro Track Pack
SKU: 80116
Price: $1,547.95"

This is a good question, because I have found a few vendors selling this kit at prices cheaper than 15% off the $1,547.95 price listed on the website...

calbert1999 · 03-18-2011, 09:41 AM

It's all true. I have this system and further to that I have the end-links and the chassis brace. Car performs like a racecar, don't know the setting of the rear but I need to find out.

Drottie · 03-18-2011, 11:03 AM

My track pack is on order, and from what I hear, Hotchkis had a price increase recently so this is probably the reason for the price discrepancy. I have held off for now on the strut tower brace but I'm sure I'll end up getting one sooner or later.

Drottie · 03-18-2011, 11:47 AM

Those of you wanting one of these should REALLY give Mark a call over at Lightning Force Performance. This is were mine is coming from, great price which includes shipping.

caverman · 03-18-2011, 12:07 PM

I'm still curious if it's going to be better to add cradle bushing inserts and rear end bushings over the Hotchkis brace. Especially since the brace is about double the price but would be much easier to install.

Off the top of my head I'm thinking the craddle bushings will do about the same as the Hotchkis brace but the brace doesn't address the rear end at all.

Torn on my decision.....

03-16-2011, 10:23 AM	#29
Tantalizer43 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 1,359	I'd be interested in a group buy as well... __________________

03-16-2011, 02:02 PM	#31
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I already have the Hotchkis springs and I'm looking at installing some craddle bushing inserts and changing out my rear end bushings. My car is a daily driver with the occassional trip to the drag strip and hopefully a trip to the road course in the future. Do you think that the Hotchkis brace would do the same as the bushings? It looks like it would firm up the craddle but not sure that it would do anything for the rear end. The brace would be an easier install and I could sell it later if I were to ever get rid of my car but I'm not sure it would help as much as the bushings would. It's also close to double the price I'm looking at for the BMR kit. BTW: anyone know that the front/rear spring rates are on the Hotchkis springs? __________________ *-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

03-16-2011, 07:02 PM	#32
Hotchkis Drives: 1st through 5th gen Camaros Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sante Fe Springs, CA Posts: 458	Hi everyone - It's very cool to see all your project Camaros, and we are especially pleased to see that our sales folk have been treating you well. Caverman - Spring rates for the Hotchkis Camaro Springs are: Front 210lbs/in, Rear 440 lbs/in As for group buys, we would love to do one, but let's make it even easier. Rather than organizing a group buy, we'd like to offer a special discount code good for 15% off any 5th Gen Camaro parts until April 15. Call us and mention Camaro5 and Code: RTCAM5 to place your order. image6 by Hotchkis Sport Suspension, on Flickr __________________ Toll Free: 877-466-7655 www.hotchkis.net Follow Hotchkis on Facebook or YouTube Join us June 21-22 for the Hotchkis Autocross at the NMCA West event in Fontana, CA

03-16-2011, 10:47 PM	#34
GenetX NUTRITION, INC Drives: 2SSRS REVOLUTIONSS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DULUTH, GA Posts: 152	Just out of curiosity would it be 15% off what the article reads on page 1 which is "Camaro Track Pack. Retailing for $1298" or what the website has it listed for which is "2010 Camaro Track Pack SKU: 80116 Price: $1,547.95" __________________

03-18-2011, 09:41 AM	#39
calbert1999 Camaro SS Lover Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario (Canada) Posts: 2,863	It's all true. I have this system and further to that I have the end-links and the chassis brace. Car performs like a racecar, don't know the setting of the rear but I need to find out. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS, P1SC SuperCharged Livernois LSX429ci., 1 7/8" LT Headers, full 3" MBRP exhaust, SPI built/tuned, a total

03-16-2011, 11:10 AM	#30
REAPER SS Drives: 2010 CAMARO BLK 2SS/L99 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham,Al Posts: 453	Ive been dealing with hotchkis since i had my 4th gen fbody years ago. These guys make top notch supension pieces. I have their springs on my 5th Gen & plan on doing the entire suspension setup...except the strut tower brace because it only works on magnuson blowers & I'm gonna get either Kenne bell or whipple within the next year.

03-16-2011, 10:47 PM	#33
dgformula2k lurker Drives: 2000 Firebird Formula Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austell, GA Posts: 89	I wonder how this will stack up to the supposed upgraded suspension Chevy is putting on the '12s.

03-16-2011, 10:58 PM	#35
ZenitramSS Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Surprise AZ Posts: 181	Will this get rid of the wheel hop issues at the drag strip?

03-18-2011, 11:03 AM	#40
Drottie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible in VR Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 240	My track pack is on order, and from what I hear, Hotchkis had a price increase recently so this is probably the reason for the price discrepancy. I have held off for now on the strut tower brace but I'm sure I'll end up getting one sooner or later. __________________ 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 Last edited by Drottie; 03-18-2011 at 11:48 AM.

03-18-2011, 11:47 AM	#41
Drottie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible in VR Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 240	Those of you wanting one of these should REALLY give Mark a call over at Lightning Force Performance. This is were mine is coming from, great price which includes shipping. __________________ 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

03-18-2011, 12:07 PM	#42
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I'm still curious if it's going to be better to add cradle bushing inserts and rear end bushings over the Hotchkis brace. Especially since the brace is about double the price but would be much easier to install. Off the top of my head I'm thinking the craddle bushings will do about the same as the Hotchkis brace but the brace doesn't address the rear end at all. Torn on my decision..... __________________ *-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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