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Old 01-08-2007 | 09:33 AM
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Talking Finally... Pics Hotchkis TVS Kit

Did a quick wash of the car this morning. These aren't the best pics but here they are:



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Looks good. Nice drop. How do you like the sway bars?
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Looks good. Nice drop. How do you like the sway bars?
Lovin' the kit!!! Sways are awesome! Really haven't tested them out with all this Colorado snow. However the car does feel great!!!
Old 01-08-2007 | 05:16 PM
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Man.... All these people asking for pics and no responses.
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looks good. Keep the thread active and when you get a chance to really push let us know if you have any understeer left.
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Thanks! I'll try to keep it active but it depends on how many people make comments as well.
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That the set up i am going to buy....Looks sweet!!!!!
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Originally Posted by glowz825
That the set up i am going to buy....Looks sweet!!!!!
Thanks! Its a great kit!!! I got mine through Intense for $399 shipped. To bad you missed out on the $50 rebate through Hotchkis.
Old 01-08-2007 | 06:09 PM
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did u keep your stock shocks and struts with the TVS kit...? cause i'm doing the same drop kit but i'm replacing my stock shocks and struts.. just wanted to know if the ride was still the same or worse or better with the stock struts.... some feedback would be awesome
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Ride feels great. Running stock struts. Plan to upgrade to Koni in the future.
Old 01-08-2007 | 06:19 PM
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Looks good. This is the kit I'll go with eventually. The back looks super-low. You got a stereo system back there?

Waiting for the subjective review...
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No audio system.
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Nice choice, I have the same... running tokico dpecs with them also. Just wait till the weather cooperates, then the real fun will begin.
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Sweet! How do you like this kit w/ the tokico dpecs? Considering those as well.
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Is that lower? How much lower. I plan on doing coil overs, as far as sways this seems to be the way of choice.
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Yes its lowered.
Front Front 9/16" (15mm) Drop
340 lbs/in
Stock 310lbs/in

Rear 3/4" (19mm) Drop
330 lbs/in
Stock 350 lbs/in
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Here are the sways bar specs:
Specs:
Front: 1 3/8" (35MM) Tubular(Bar Weight 13.5lbs)
4 Position Adjustable
Rear: 15/16"(24mm) Tubular(bar weight 5.5lbs)
3 Position Adjustable

Bar Rates:
Front:
Hole 1 = 1525 lbs/in (22% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 2 = 1845 lbs/in (48% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 3 = 2270 lbs/in (82% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 4 = 2855 lbs/in (129% Stiffer than stock)

Rear:
Hole 1 = 520 lbs/in (80% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 2 = 655 lbs/in (125% Stiffer than stock)
Hole 3 = 840 lbs/in (185% Stiffer than stock)
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nice can't wait to hear how it handle in the dry pavement
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I have the same set on order. Just a quick question. I have Tokico's Dspecs as well...I'm planning to do the install myself. What would I need? I have a socket set, jack, and jackstands. Would I need a spring compressor?
Old 01-10-2007 | 05:31 AM
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How do you like the Tokico's Dspecs? Thinking of getting a set as well. Install is pretty easy but I don't like dealing with springs so I had someone install mine. You will need spring compressors. Suggest a torque wrench as well as the nuts/bolts are torque pretty good.


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