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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 02:27 PM
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question, finally put them on

are they suppose to have 4 holes? thought it was only 3...
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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Holes for adjustment?
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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Newer models are 4-way.

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)

Hotchkis Install: http://www.hotchkistuning.com/bin/in...ions/22413.pdf

Front: Furthest hole from the end of the bar. Stiffest setting
Rear: Nearest hole from the end of the bar. Light setting

just got the TVS kit myself and you'll love these sways!
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
Newer models are 4-way.

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)
Yeah, this is what I was gonna say pretty much...
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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Nice job man, where did you set them up? stiff, soft?
Have you driven them yet, Look out for snow banks
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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i did hole #2.

didnt know they had 4. thanks robert

havnet tried them out but the ride of the TVS feels MUCHO GUSTO

also i had a question about my nismo exhaust. whenever im not moving and just press the throttle. kinda makes a hissing sound... checked for leaks. none. might know any problems?

also is anyone an expert putting on overlays. i could b a tard. but im certain that he gave me lacking material. its like 1/2 inch off

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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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Dont you have to use a blow dryer? perhaps they stretch??
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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Hey Young or robert, happy new year, I am from Thornton also young. I am looking in to get some sway bar, but I dont know if I should get a Stillen or other brand. I do have a stillen. What do you guys suggest.
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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skydvr: Well I just got the Hotchkis TVS kit and love it. You can see the specs above in my post. Not a bad deal: Springs & sways for $399 from Intense (Link in sig)

Young & Kevin: I have it mine set-up as Hotchkis recommends:

Front: Hole 4 = 2855 lbs/in (129% Stiffer than stock) Stiffest setting
Rear: Hole 1 = 520 lbs/in (80% Stiffer than stock) Light setting

Still playing around with it. With all this snow really haven't been able to puch the car.
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by hr2burn
Dont you have to use a blow dryer? perhaps they stretch??
i did. but i mean i literally stretched the **** out of it...
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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Did your overlays come from blubatmobile? I have ben wantint to do that for a LONG time. What overlays are you trying to do?
J-man
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by youngZ33
question, finally put them on

are they suppose to have 4 holes? thought it was only 3...
What else have you done to your car?
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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Not to jck your tread but got my pics up: https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension/241502-finally-pics-hotchkis-tvs-kit.html
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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pics look great !

abishop, i just did air duct, springs,sways and im trying to do the tint but .. aint working.. getting ready for the spring time ;] FI!
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