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VR Baron · 12-12-2012, 09:06 PM

From my build thread, thought I would post it here as well:
Today had the Hotchkis springs installed, performance alignment to fit how I am using the car and bush's timed at Haddad Motorsports.Mike Haddad came up with the alignment specs and Kevin knocked it out in three hours.

Cant say enough about how good a job they did and Mike's knowledge is very effident, He explained all about the cars movements and effects from you you do to it and where the aligment comes into play as to how you set it up. Thanks again Mike!

Only 20 miles or so on the car so I assume need to settle a bit more, but so far drop is 1" in front and 3/4" in the rear. The ride is like stock as people say, a bit firmer, I call it more solid as it is as cushined as stock with better control of vertical movements,more abrupt to those as everyone knows.
I did drive on a usual section of patched up and bumpy asphalt and again the car was not bouncing or jerking up and down as much as with the stock springs, just more controlled and smoother, contrary to what alot of people experiance, again maybe the springs/2012 shock combo that are better in controll/ride then the 2010-11's

Handling is better, though not like when the sways went on, but more solid and controlled, cars feels lighter I guess.At freeway speed the car responds quickly to minor steering wheel inputs more then before and is very neutral overall. Need more seat time though to see how she does.

Here are before and after pics

MARINE1991 · 12-12-2012, 09:25 PM

looks good snoopy....

now all you have to do is work on that grass...

bajamoon · 12-12-2012, 09:28 PM

lol looks good

2010 SSRS · 12-12-2012, 09:31 PM

looks real good

VR Baron · 12-12-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MARINE1991

looks good snoopy....

now all you have to do is work on that grass...

Damn neighbor..lol

VR Baron · 12-12-2012, 10:06 PM

Thanks all!

Hotchkis · 12-13-2012, 03:51 PM

Looks great! Glad you are happy with your springs. Mike Haddad is a great guy and really knows his stuff.

Rick@MidwayPerformance · 12-13-2012, 04:50 PM

Nice setup, looks great, installed by a great shop. Perfect combination.

caverman · 12-13-2012, 05:17 PM

I had Hotchkis for a good year or so. Ride was slightly stiffer than stock but once I timed the bushings the ride was good. I would definatley use Hotchkis again if I ever had to go back.

Next up.....save those pennies for a set of coilovers. And never say never. I remember just after putting on my Hotchkis springs and shortly there after someone told me to go coilovers. I thought, no way in heck I need to spend that kind of money. LOL....that lasted about a year.

Car with Hotchkis....then with coilovers.

VR Baron · 12-13-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by caverman

I had Hotchkis for a good year or so. Ride was slightly stiffer than stock but once I timed the bushings the ride was good. I would definatley use Hotchkis again if I ever had to go back.

Next up.....save those pennies for a set of coilovers. And never say never. I remember just after putting on my Hotchkis springs and shortly there after someone told me to go coilovers. I thought, no way in heck I need to spend that kind of money. LOL....that lasted about a year.

Car with Hotchkis....then with coilovers.

I hear you on that. Car rides good with these 2012 shocks, was surprised. Bushs are timed and Performane align done which is nice.Maybe down the road will do Pedders coil overs. The ride HEIGHT though is right where I want it so no lower.

ddunerider · 12-13-2012, 06:06 PM

Just wait untill you Autocross the Hotchkis car!!!!...Your moving up the list probley kick that BSer ass next time ...you know the with the pflat springs..

bajamoon · 12-13-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ddunerider

Just wait untill you Autocross the Hotchkis car!!!!...Your moving up the list probley kick that BSer ass next time ...you know the with the pflat springs..

Lmao we will see. I think Rick kicks his own ass on th track, kinda like he's out for a Sunday cruise

jameslk55 · 12-13-2012, 06:11 PM

Is the slightly raked look normal or will the rear settle in more? Looks good!

VR Baron · 12-13-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jameslk350

Is the slightly raked look normal or will the rear settle in more? Looks good!

Dont know for sure.I'll get some settle in miles on it. I usually measure with full tank gas, this was 1/2 tank but maybe at most 1/8" lower from that

12-12-2012, 09:06 PM	#1
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	Hotchkis springs installed today at Haddad Motorsports From my build thread, thought I would post it here as well: Today had the Hotchkis springs installed, performance alignment to fit how I am using the car and bush's timed at Haddad Motorsports.Mike Haddad came up with the alignment specs and Kevin knocked it out in three hours. Cant say enough about how good a job they did and Mike's knowledge is very effident, He explained all about the cars movements and effects from you you do to it and where the aligment comes into play as to how you set it up. Thanks again Mike! Only 20 miles or so on the car so I assume need to settle a bit more, but so far drop is 1" in front and 3/4" in the rear. The ride is like stock as people say, a bit firmer, I call it more solid as it is as cushined as stock with better control of vertical movements,more abrupt to those as everyone knows. I did drive on a usual section of patched up and bumpy asphalt and again the car was not bouncing or jerking up and down as much as with the stock springs, just more controlled and smoother, contrary to what alot of people experiance, again maybe the springs/2012 shock combo that are better in controll/ride then the 2010-11's Handling is better, though not like when the sways went on, but more solid and controlled, cars feels lighter I guess.At freeway speed the car responds quickly to minor steering wheel inputs more then before and is very neutral overall. Need more seat time though to see how she does. Here are before and after pics Attached Images

12-12-2012, 09:28 PM	#3
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12-13-2012, 03:51 PM	#7
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12-13-2012, 05:17 PM	#9
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I had Hotchkis for a good year or so. Ride was slightly stiffer than stock but once I timed the bushings the ride was good. I would definatley use Hotchkis again if I ever had to go back. Next up.....save those pennies for a set of coilovers. And never say never. I remember just after putting on my Hotchkis springs and shortly there after someone told me to go coilovers. I thought, no way in heck I need to spend that kind of money. LOL....that lasted about a year. Car with Hotchkis....then with coilovers. 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

12-12-2012, 09:25 PM	#2
MARINE1991 Drives: COTW 8/29/11 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HOMELESS Posts: 10,010 View My Garage	looks good snoopy.... now all you have to do is work on that grass...

12-12-2012, 10:06 PM	#6
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	Thanks all!

12-13-2012, 04:50 PM	#8
Rick@MidwayPerformance Drives: 2010 & 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 26	Nice setup, looks great, installed by a great shop. Perfect combination.

12-13-2012, 06:06 PM	#11
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	Just wait untill you Autocross the Hotchkis car!!!!...Your moving up the list probley kick that BSer ass next time ...you know the with the pflat springs.. __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

12-13-2012, 06:11 PM	#13
jameslk55 Drives: 2012 2LT/RS, 2005 SLK55 AMG Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 1,163	Is the slightly raked look normal or will the rear settle in more? Looks good!