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777 views 10 replies 7 participants last post by  jerrycecco 
#1 ·
I did some research...but cannot find a "for sure" answer.

Does the Hotchkis upgrade have a noticable "seat of the pants" improvement to the V's handling? Or is this one of those mods that you make and never really notice.

:confused:
 
#2 ·
It's not like a shifter that totally transforms the car if that's what you want to hear.

When combined with a GC kit (higher spring rates and lowered about 3/4"), "Yes," there is a noticeable improvement. Heck, even I noticed it!.

But, unless you're frequently working the performance envelope in one of our cars, most guyz just aren't tuned in to such improvements as offered by Hots bars, IMHO.
 
#4 ·
I believe that the Hotchkis sways do more to reduce body roll on this car than switching from FE4 shocks to FG2 shocks. In fact, with the Hotchkis sways in place, I have had a shock (FG2) completely fail and I did not experience a decernable increase in body roll in hard corners.

On the other hand, you will not likely notice the change to Hotchkis sways during casual, unspirited street driving.
 
#5 ·
Thanks for the replies.... :cool2:

I live in Tennessee and drive to Atlanta via the Dragon once a month... So I am sure there will be opportunities to push the envelope...


as far as lowering the car... I am not into setting the tires "up inside" the wheel well, if you understand me. Maybe 3/4" would not... I have not measured to be honest about it... :bonkers:
 
#6 ·
I'm about 3/4" lower with no problems. Looks a heap better, too.

If you're doing the Dragon and are familiar enough with it to safely push your car, you'll have fun with or without the Hots bars.
 
#7 ·
Will they eliminate that initial roll you feel when turning with any speed other than granny? I just want to eliminate that and the feeling of the inside back wheel being off the ground in a turn. I assumed sways were the answer but I need to confirm.. I can handle the change in tendency to fishtail I just want flatter turns..
 
#9 ·
sounds good. was the response more immediate and did the inside rear of the car feel more planted? i should clarify that i mainly want the flatter ride for sportier city driving...on long track-like turns where there's plenty of time to settle the car I am fine with the handling..

those econo sways posted recently may be the ticket. id hate to buy the hotch bars and feel like the money was wasted.
 
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