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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Hotchkis and Bilsteins

I just bought a set of hotchkis springs and a set of Bilsteins and was curious if anyone had this setup and what they thought about the ride comfort? I am looking for better ride comfort and handling. So if anyone had any comments I would sure like your thoughts. Thanks guys

Also any pics of the profile with this setup! Thanks guys

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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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Anyone Has this same setup??????????????????????????????/
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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check the suspension area - but from what i remember when i was researching if you have bilsteins you would usually mate them springs made specifically for them - like works or swifts...with the hotchkis you will def compromise ride quality
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Really I was just reading that somewhere that somewhere thanks!
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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Are they MR Bilsteins or HD's?
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 02:15 AM
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/\ what's the difference? Or should I really say, how different is the valving? I know nothing about these.
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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MR bilsteins
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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I just know that the MR Bilsteins are softer then the HD's. I believe the MR Bilsteins are the softest shock you can get for these cars. As far as what it will be like w/Hotchkis springs I can't say. The stock KYB's are horrible though.
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