Author Topic: Hotchkis/XV vs. Mix & Match Parts?  (Read 12558 times)

Offline jvike

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Re: Hotchkis/XV vs. Mix & Match Parts?
« Reply #45 on: July 30, 2011 - 08:28:16 AM »
Your setup will make a killer ride! I think it is the best you can do on a stock type system. I have the Level II with the single adjustable mono dampers, and I can tell you they are very good! And also the chassis stiffening will get you huge improvements! Are you getting the Hotchkis adjustable Strut Rods also? I guess you're going for a low profile tire? I think your car will pull close to or maybe excess 1g latheral.

Looking forward to them performance reports!
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Re: Hotchkis/XV vs. Mix & Match Parts?
« Reply #46 on: July 30, 2011 - 09:59:16 PM »
That does sound like a stout setup Jordan, and I'm anxious to hear how it all comes together.  I've read other threads here where others have fumed over extended delays getting XV to ship their purchased parts, something you should probably be aware of.  I'm still trying to decide whether to go with a middle-of-the-road mix & match setup of stock and aftermarket parts, or the entire Hotchkis TVS E Body system.  Summit has it for around $2500 so its still more than I'd have to put into finishing my collection of parts, but in the end I'm thinking I'll probably be glad I did it right once.  Be sure to post here as you progress especially if you did a little at a time and can say how each phase affected your handling.

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Re: Hotchkis/XV vs. Mix & Match Parts?
« Reply #47 on: August 04, 2011 - 11:22:53 PM »
I just got my Hotchkis parts today.  Everything looks good.  The upper control arms look nicely made with good welds, and the bracing looks to be very strong.  The steering links look awesome to me.  I hope these changes in the geometry are favorable. The XV level 1 include adjustable strut rods.  I am planning on using 18" wheels.  I am still waiting for my XV parts.   They told me it was going to be awhile (end  of august) to get all my parts, but it is not really a problem since my cuda is still a nice driver anyway.  I am planning on starting my project late this fall; as soon as the weather gets too cool and rainy.  I am going to have a complete drive line and full k-frame and suspension with brakes and wheels to get rid of.  I have a stroker big block in the shop now too.   I still have more parts to buy too.  Man, do I have a lot of work to do.  I will keep you guys posted when my XV stuff gets here.   I am sure I will be posting that I need help with something way too often throughout the winter. 
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