Suspension Pictures of H-Sport (Hotchkis) Springs
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Pictures of H-Sport (Hotchkis) Springs
So i did search, and to my luck most threads about these springs are fairly old, containing a lot of dead links and dead pictures. Im almost sure im getting a set of these springs and was looking for some pics of cars that got em. I got 17" ASA AR1's, so im highly interested in seeing these springs paired with 17's. Also please specify if you got any Control Arms, Camber plates, etc. thanks in advance.
-Andrew
-Andrew
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perfect man. exactly the picture i was looking for? so did the springs settle in at all when this pic was takin? and also, are the control arms really necessary... is the neg camber that bad? thanks for the pic and info.
-Andrew
-Andrew
Both pictures were taken the same exact day. I bought the springs used, so I don't know if that is why the drop was so dramatic right away. I haven't noticed any additional drop since then. I also installed the control arms and new tires the same day so I don't know how bad the rear tires would have worn without them. I read that I would need them, and didn't want to take a chance since I was spending money on brand new tires.
your definitely gunna want some control arms. just as an example, i lowered mine on m7 coilovers, the rears look close to ponderas, and my camber was a -2.8 i believe before straighten in out with the control arms. my fronts droped a good bit and its only at -1. keep in mind though stock rear camber is like -1.53. so it increased just over a degree. while that might not seem like much, look at the additional wear you already have on the inside of the tires from the stock neg camber.
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Agreed, you'll definetly want some rear Hsport camber links otherwise you'll be eating through those rear tires.
Let us know if we can set you up we carry both the springs and control arms.
Let us know if we can set you up we carry both the springs and control arms.
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sweet. thatll prolly be my setup then.
can anyone tell me what the clearance is from the bottom of the front bumper to the ground, and from the bumper protector under the bumper to the ground... just so i can kinda imagine...
-Andrew
can anyone tell me what the clearance is from the bottom of the front bumper to the ground, and from the bumper protector under the bumper to the ground... just so i can kinda imagine...
-Andrew
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bump, still in for some more pics of this setup.
so isnt it somewhat true that with an alignment and adjusting the toe, you can get the setup pretty evened out?
so isnt it somewhat true that with an alignment and adjusting the toe, you can get the setup pretty evened out?
Here's some pics of mine when they were on the car

Wait.... that don't look right.....

No, that's not right



Just snapped when i was rolling out of the garage. Rare to happen, I know. They were nice when they were on the car, though.

Wait.... that don't look right.....

No, that's not right



Just snapped when i was rolling out of the garage. Rare to happen, I know. They were nice when they were on the car, though.
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ouch!! that doesnt look too good. but yea it happens. ive heard it happen to a few guys with H&R springs over on the BMW forums as well. very rare though. got pictures of your car with the springs though??
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