12-12-2012, 09:06 PM | #1 |
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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 |
12-12-2012, 09:25 PM | #2 |
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looks good snoopy.... now all you have to do is work on that grass...
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12-12-2012, 09:28 PM | #3 |
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lol looks good
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12-12-2012, 09:31 PM | #4 |
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looks real good
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12-12-2012, 10:05 PM | #5 |
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Thanks all!
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12-13-2012, 03:51 PM | #7 |
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Looks great! Glad you are happy with your springs. Mike Haddad is a great guy and really knows his stuff.
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12-13-2012, 04:50 PM | #8 |
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Nice setup, looks great, installed by a great shop. Perfect combination.
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12-13-2012, 05:17 PM | #9 |
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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.
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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..
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12-13-2012, 06:07 PM | #12 |
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Lmao we will see. I think Rick kicks his own ass on th track, kinda like he's out for a Sunday cruise
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Is the slightly raked look normal or will the rear settle in more? Looks good!
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