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Hotchkis Sways installed w/springs!

Old Apr 15, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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Thumbs up Hotchkis Sways installed w/springs!

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!!
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 08:50 PM
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It sounds like a good mod. The hotchkis sways are next on my list. How much did they charge you? (If it's not a "special" deal, of course)
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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BTW I paid about 120 for install. Too much. You should be able to get it done for at least 100 or less!
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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Default Re: Hotchkis Sways installed w/springs!

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!!
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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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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 06:26 AM
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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.
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 06:28 AM
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I did it by myself in an hour. (and I'm a girl--LOL)
Yeah, but you're an engineer and therefore more technologicaly-inclined than other females...
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 09:15 AM
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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 -
Hey Amy did you go to the Mossy Car Show last year?
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