Hotchkiss springs

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shibaman
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Hotchkiss springs

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I finally made the choise of which springs or coilover to buy. I ordered a set of Hotchkiss springs for my Vibe. I liked the drop with the Tien coilovers but clearance problems in every day driving would be a problem for me. I already have Hotchkiss bars so I think that their springs would complement my set up best. I also have a K/N Typhoon ordered so when that comes in I will get both installed at the same time. The tuning shop is charging 40$ for the install on the typhoon and 120$ for the springs. Now the wait begins!
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GT_03
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Re: Hotchkiss springs (shibaman)

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How are the Hotchkis sway bars????? I haave TRD springs, and i'm looking for the at several different sway bars. I've always been a fan of Hotchkis, so i think it should be a good product. How much better is the handling with those sway bars????
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shibaman
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Re: Hotchkiss springs (GT_03)

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I really like how the car rides and handles. It is so stable both in winds on the freeway and around trucks. I can throw it around even with the 16" tires. I think that Hotchkiss has done their engineering on their products! Best $ I have ever spent on a mod!
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shibaman
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Re: Hotchkiss springs (GT_03)

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Call John Almiron (JC)at Hotchkiss and talk to him about the sway bars. He knows about suspension. He was very helpfull with me. 877-466-7655
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cohocarl
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Re: Hotchkiss springs (shibaman)

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quote:I really like how the car rides and handles. It is so stable both in winds on the freeway and around trucks. I can throw it around even with the 16" tires.Well said. I'm enjoying driving the car much more now with the bars installed.
Sold 6/16/04 03 Vibe 5-speed, Hotchkis Sway Bars & Springs, Hooker Aerochamber, Panasonic Stereo, Hitch, Silverstars,04 Saturn Vue 2.2L Ecotec, 5-speed, 01 Stratus R/T Coupe 5-speed (wife's car) 85 Corvette 268 CompCam, 882 heads, FlatTops, 24lb injectors, Hooker Aerochamber true duals, 58mm TB, Holley AFPR, Siamesed intake base, Polished TPI.
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