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Old May 6, 2007 | 04:19 AM
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I had my Hotchkis springs installed almost a month ago. The drop is very subtle but I love it. It might settle a little more, but I don't think it will be too drastic. Since she's my daily, I didn't want to go with any drop that was too extreme.

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If anyone wants some actual measurement pics that I took with before and afters, let me know, I'll be more than happy to post them up.

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Old May 6, 2007 | 04:30 AM
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I love the Hotchkis drop, very subtle, but gets the job done. Car is looking good.
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Old May 6, 2007 | 04:32 AM
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Looks good!!! I love my Hotchkis TVS set-up. I'm in the same boat as you being that my Z is my daily as well.
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Old May 6, 2007 | 04:33 AM
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Are those 18" or 19" nismos?
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Old May 6, 2007 | 04:34 AM
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subtle changes make a hugh difference....looks good
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Old May 6, 2007 | 04:43 AM
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Are those 18" or 19" nismos?
Those are 18s.

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Old May 6, 2007 | 05:52 AM
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that's a perfect drop in my opinion......


nice!!!
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Old May 6, 2007 | 06:05 AM
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Love the look. Cant wait till my come in
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Old May 6, 2007 | 07:51 AM
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I love them too. Goes great with my JP kit, that is alot lower than most standered kits. Any lower and I couldn't drive anywhere.
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Old May 6, 2007 | 08:08 AM
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How's the ride?
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Old May 6, 2007 | 08:12 AM
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Looks great!
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Looks good. Cars looking nice as well
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Thanks for all the compliments!
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Old May 6, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by devildoc
Thanks for all the compliments!
Wait for me, one more compliment....car looks hot man!!
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How is the ride compared to the stock springs? Do you feel a difference with these springs besides the better handling?
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Old May 6, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JMS71585
How is the ride compared to the stock springs? Do you feel a difference with these springs besides the better handling?
I was worried that once I was lowered my ride quality would worsen. Since the drop is pretty minimal, it really feels like there was no loss in the ride quality/comfort. I've been in some lowered cars that when you hit a bump you just want to cringe. I'm really surprised at how well this setup handles the crappy roads that I drive on daily.

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Fantastic!
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Old May 7, 2007 | 08:11 AM
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Wow looks great , I have the same 18" Lmgt4's waiting to wrapped with all-seasons, looking for springs that are good for a daily driver - thanks for an indicator.
-Congrats & enjoy
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Old May 7, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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Nice, very subtle but gets it done. What as it? 0.75" drop? i'm looking for a spring/strut combo.
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Old May 7, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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looks perferct with your setup of wheels.
what's the drop on these?
would Tein S-techs be the same?
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