Just installed my new Hotchkis Tuning springs and WOW....just enough drop to look nice, but not enough to cause alignment problems. Handles better than ever and rides like stock.

Thanks to the instructions posted in this forum, this install was pretty painless. Rears took about 15 minutes each and the fronts took about 45-60 minutes each.

I hear that all springs "settle" after a a few miles so can wait to see where it ends up....but I really like it. Didn't want to go with the Eibach's because they drop it a little more than I wanted.

Will post new pics tomorrow after I can get her shined up again.

In the last 30 days added: Springs, Wheels, Leather and sound system....the Z is really coming around.....

 

When will you post pics?..I can't wait to see ur pics. I still can't decide either Ebach or Hotchkis spring.

 

congrats on the new look dings

Hido ... just a lil' my .02

I had Eibachs for about ~2000 miles before I sold them due to driving discomfort, bump-steer and inability to re-align to spec.

I replaced the stock springs and drive for another 2000 miles and then got my new wheels (sold the track wheels) and the car was just begging for a drop....

So, I bought the Hotchkis springs. The drop is perfect, not quite 3/4" but still very noticeable. It does not look slammed, but it is still rather agressive. I have not yet had clearance issues on bumps and stuff, but I drive carefully.

The best part about the Hotchkis springs was that I honestly noticed no change at all in the ride quality of the car. There is no bump-steer or anything that I can complain about at all.

I HIGHLY recommend the springs, but even more-so recommend the sway bars. I got the whole package for $400 shipped from Titanmotorsports.com ... the price is up a little bit form that now, but it is totally worth it.

Jim

 

Thanx ! JimRHIT . What if I just install Hotchkis springs and without sway bars? What does sway bar help? Sorry, I should reaserch myself, but if you could tell me, that will be easier for me......Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

The sway bar made the car handle AMAZING. It was the best $250 I spent on my car yet. It basically eliminated any and all body roll.