Hotchkis Sways installed w/springs!
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I had had the BG springs for a couple weeks and was impressed with the improvement in ride and handling. I wasnt going to spend anymore money on suspension, but Steve @ Hopupracing offered me a great deal on Hotchkiss sways he had in stock.
I had them installed for 100 bucks and I left the garage so quickly that I forgot my stock sways.
first thing I noticed was that bumps were slightly more jarring. Thats okay. I told them to put the sways at their stiffest setting. (I didnt want to pay money for this and not notice a difference.)
Second thing I noticed was that the car handled even better. I had thought that my springs had killed all the body roll, but there was a little left.
The sways made the cornering flatter and this time I am sure there is no more body roll.
My first couple corners I was laughing. The car feels so planted in corners, I get the feeling I can outrun anyone through a set of twisties. I feel I couldnt have a better handling car. I get so pised when I get behind someone do ing the speed limit on a windy road because each corner is a joy!
After springs, The car still didnt have quite the feel I wanted. The sways fixed this. Control inputs feel more immediate and inputs with the steering wheel are rewarded with quicker controlled movement.
I was hesitant about sways, but I give this mod A++ and I give huge thanks to Steve @ Hopup racing. He really has a love for the aftermarket industry and he really likes to see people get the most out of their cars!
Bottom Line......I love these fukn things!!
I had them installed for 100 bucks and I left the garage so quickly that I forgot my stock sways.
first thing I noticed was that bumps were slightly more jarring. Thats okay. I told them to put the sways at their stiffest setting. (I didnt want to pay money for this and not notice a difference.)
Second thing I noticed was that the car handled even better. I had thought that my springs had killed all the body roll, but there was a little left.
The sways made the cornering flatter and this time I am sure there is no more body roll.
My first couple corners I was laughing. The car feels so planted in corners, I get the feeling I can outrun anyone through a set of twisties. I feel I couldnt have a better handling car. I get so pised when I get behind someone do ing the speed limit on a windy road because each corner is a joy!
After springs, The car still didnt have quite the feel I wanted. The sways fixed this. Control inputs feel more immediate and inputs with the steering wheel are rewarded with quicker controlled movement.
I was hesitant about sways, but I give this mod A++ and I give huge thanks to Steve @ Hopup racing. He really has a love for the aftermarket industry and he really likes to see people get the most out of their cars!
Bottom Line......I love these fukn things!!
Originally posted by joust75
I had had the BG springs for a couple weeks and was impressed with the improvement in ride and handling. I wasnt going to spend anymore money on suspension, but Steve @ Hopupracing offered me a great deal on Hotchkiss sways he had in stock.
I had them installed for 100 bucks and I left the garage so quickly that I forgot my stock sways.
first thing I noticed was that bumps were slightly more jarring. Thats okay. I told them to put the sways at their stiffest setting. (I didnt want to pay money for this and not notice a difference.)
Second thing I noticed was that the car handled even better. I had thought that my springs had killed all the body roll, but there was a little left.
The sways made the cornering flatter and this time I am sure there is no more body roll.
My first couple corners I was laughing. The car feels so planted in corners, I get the feeling I can outrun anyone through a set of twisties. I feel I couldnt have a better handling car. I get so pised when I get behind someone do ing the speed limit on a windy road because each corner is a joy!
After springs, The car still didnt have quite the feel I wanted. The sways fixed this. Control inputs feel more immediate and inputs with the steering wheel are rewarded with quicker controlled movement.
I was hesitant about sways, but I give this mod A++ and I give huge thanks to Steve @ Hopup racing. He really has a love for the aftermarket industry and he really likes to see people get the most out of their cars!
Bottom Line......I love these fukn things!!
I had had the BG springs for a couple weeks and was impressed with the improvement in ride and handling. I wasnt going to spend anymore money on suspension, but Steve @ Hopupracing offered me a great deal on Hotchkiss sways he had in stock.
I had them installed for 100 bucks and I left the garage so quickly that I forgot my stock sways.
first thing I noticed was that bumps were slightly more jarring. Thats okay. I told them to put the sways at their stiffest setting. (I didnt want to pay money for this and not notice a difference.)
Second thing I noticed was that the car handled even better. I had thought that my springs had killed all the body roll, but there was a little left.
The sways made the cornering flatter and this time I am sure there is no more body roll.
My first couple corners I was laughing. The car feels so planted in corners, I get the feeling I can outrun anyone through a set of twisties. I feel I couldnt have a better handling car. I get so pised when I get behind someone do ing the speed limit on a windy road because each corner is a joy!
After springs, The car still didnt have quite the feel I wanted. The sways fixed this. Control inputs feel more immediate and inputs with the steering wheel are rewarded with quicker controlled movement.
I was hesitant about sways, but I give this mod A++ and I give huge thanks to Steve @ Hopup racing. He really has a love for the aftermarket industry and he really likes to see people get the most out of their cars!
Bottom Line......I love these fukn things!!
You are one brave dude.. Yes you should feel a Jarring..
The Sways are now set to Sebring Specs.
The actual optimal Street settings are Front - Middle hole 58% over stock. Rear Farthest ( softest) hole 65% over stock.
Yes your car can lift both wheels off the ground in a hard turn.
Cheers Amy
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Forget paying someone to install them for you!
I did it by myself in an hour. (and I'm a girl--LOL) What took the longest was getting it up on the jack stands! Hotchkis provides excellent directions.
I did it by myself in an hour. (and I'm a girl--LOL) What took the longest was getting it up on the jack stands! Hotchkis provides excellent directions.
Originally posted by AmyCroft
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You are one brave dude.. Yes you should feel a Jarring..
The Sways are now set to Sebring Specs.
The actual optimal Street settings are Front - Middle hole 58% over stock. Rear Farthest ( softest) hole 65% over stock.
Yes your car can lift both wheels off the ground in a hard turn.
Cheers Amy
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You are one brave dude.. Yes you should feel a Jarring..
The Sways are now set to Sebring Specs.
The actual optimal Street settings are Front - Middle hole 58% over stock. Rear Farthest ( softest) hole 65% over stock.
Yes your car can lift both wheels off the ground in a hard turn.
Cheers Amy
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