Hotchkis Springs Question?
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Originally Posted by Mr Meaty
Hotchkis:
How is the ride? I'm sure the cornering is great, but is the ride bouncy on stock shocks? Is it any better with the TRD shocks?
How is the ride? I'm sure the cornering is great, but is the ride bouncy on stock shocks? Is it any better with the TRD shocks?
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Originally Posted by ProPain
Hotchkis, what are the spring rates on your tC springs vs stock springs?
Also, I'm assuming stock shocks/struts won't last long with this combo?
(If you haven't been there done that, please don't ask.)
Also, I'm assuming stock shocks/struts won't last long with this combo?
(If you haven't been there done that, please don't ask.)
Spring Rates:
Front - 175 (Stock 150)
Rear - 285 (Stock 245)
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Hotchkis:
Since you didnt' respond to my question about the bouncy ride, I will have to assume that either you don't know, or that it is bouncy. I would imagine it is, with that much of a drop. But what I really want to know is if it can be corrected with the TRD shocks, or if you have any shocks in development.
Since you didnt' respond to my question about the bouncy ride, I will have to assume that either you don't know, or that it is bouncy. I would imagine it is, with that much of a drop. But what I really want to know is if it can be corrected with the TRD shocks, or if you have any shocks in development.
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That is all nice and everything but I know quite a few people that like the backend higher than the front.
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Originally Posted by sheep
That is all nice and everything but I know quite a few people that like the backend higher than the front.
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Originally Posted by Mr Meaty
Hotchkis:
Since you didnt' respond to my question about the bouncy ride, I will have to assume that either you don't know, or that it is bouncy. I would imagine it is, with that much of a drop. But what I really want to know is if it can be corrected with the TRD shocks, or if you have any shocks in development.
Since you didnt' respond to my question about the bouncy ride, I will have to assume that either you don't know, or that it is bouncy. I would imagine it is, with that much of a drop. But what I really want to know is if it can be corrected with the TRD shocks, or if you have any shocks in development.
As for shocks we always recommend upgrading to a performance shock, but it is not necessary.
We do not have any shocks in development at this time.
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Originally Posted by hotchkis
Me telling you if it is bouncy or not does not really do anything. In my opinion it is not bouncy. The problem is that ride of any spring and shock is different to each individual. What I may think of bouncy, harsh, soft, etc. will be totally different for another individual
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Originally Posted by Mr Meaty
Originally Posted by hotchkis
Me telling you if it is bouncy or not does not really do anything. In my opinion it is not bouncy. The problem is that ride of any spring and shock is different to each individual. What I may think of bouncy, harsh, soft, etc. will be totally different for another individual
Originally Posted by Hotchkis
Spring Rates:
Front - 175 (Stock 150)
Rear - 285 (Stock 245)
Front - 175 (Stock 150)
Rear - 285 (Stock 245)
16 or so % stiffer than stock! I just ordered these springs and I'm going to get some adjustable gas shocks once the stockers wear out on me!
Did someone say Koni Yellow Top?
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Well, so much for that great deal at HopUp racing. It turns out their charging $66 to ship here to Vegas. So after shipping, it would be about $441 for the springs and sways from HopUp, while it would be about $307 for just the sways from McGeorge or Sparks. That means a price difference of $134 for the springs. No cheaper then the tiens. So much for that. I'll just be getting the sways, not the springs.
Bouncy?
Originally Posted by Mr Meaty
Hotchkis:
Since you didnt' respond to my question about the bouncy ride, I will have to assume that either you don't know, or that it is bouncy. I would imagine it is, with that much of a drop. But what I really want to know is if it can be corrected with the TRD shocks, or if you have any shocks in development.
Since you didnt' respond to my question about the bouncy ride, I will have to assume that either you don't know, or that it is bouncy. I would imagine it is, with that much of a drop. But what I really want to know is if it can be corrected with the TRD shocks, or if you have any shocks in development.
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best heavy duty shock to mate with hotchkis springs? TRD? possibly hotchkis in the future? need to know so that i can understand what to buy because i dont really like to mix and match cept for the fact that the hotchkis drop looks perfect.
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Re: Hotchkis
Originally Posted by Sparks Scion TRD Parts
We have a special through April on the Hotchkis springs that includes FREE shipping. There are also sales on the sway bar sets from Hotchkis.
http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...1&parts_id=642
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www.trdsparks.com :D
http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...1&parts_id=642
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www.trdsparks.com :D
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Originally Posted by ajustice
what happened to the drive side mirror in the after picture?