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Offline mildphil

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hotchkis TVS system, is it worth it?
« on: June 14, 2013 - 01:07:11 AM »
How much better is it over stock, and how does it compare to the handling of a modern car?
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Re: hotchkis TVS system, is it worth it?
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2013 - 11:35:22 AM »
Watch the Edmunds video on it, the hotckis challenger spanks a new challenger in handling, they also have a video showing a stock 70 chally around a road course, then the same car with the TVS installed, same brakes, wheels, and tires.  Shaved severel seconds off the lap.
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Re: hotchkis TVS system, is it worth it?
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2013 - 12:11:09 PM »
I just finished the last welds to install the full Hotchkis Sport Suspension kit on my 1970 Challenger, but I won't be able to check it out for a month or two. I took out the auto before my 5 speed got here. Looks like it won't get in until late july.

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Re: hotchkis TVS system, is it worth it?
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2013 - 10:13:55 PM »
I have everything except the rear springs. I love a good handling car and my cuda will whip around a corner as well as my saleen mustang would do!  Downside is the ride is a tad rough , if you live by lots of crappy roads this kit is not good, basically feels like a newer mustang with lowering coils installed.
 Its not so bad with 15" wheels and normal size rubber, but once I upgraded to 18" ride got way stiffer
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Re: hotchkis TVS system, is it worth it?
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2013 - 10:55:20 PM »
Most of the roads are pretty good by me, no real problems. Just wanted to see if it was worth the money, seems like it really brings the car into the present with all the upgraded parts.
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