Anyone running Hotchkis springs? I need to buy lowering springs and only have experience with eibach(which I will not be buying again).

Also looking for other input on other options other than eibach.

Thanks

 

Gloal west has a good setup too

 

Yes - I just got a set of their springs that will be going in soon - good quality stuff without that much of a drop...

 

Ill have to check out both. Gotta find a good store to order from

 

I've had the Hotchkis 1903 1" lowering springs for years. Here's a pic

 

The cars use makes a big difference in what springs you'll want. For example, I quickly overlooked hotchkis cause of the low spring rate. I think it was like 600#-650# fronts. Whatever it was I didn't even write in down in my spring shopping notes. I like to autoX so I need higher spring rates and all linear springs. I went with ground control weight jacks. They were a perfect for MY build. I'm curious to know your eibach story because they were one of my final choices. I wanted a sportline stance but the rears were way too soft for me.

 

One gripe about the Hotchkis springs is their prices, much more than Eibach or Global West for a set.

Keep in mind that some springs have linear rates, others progressive. If that makes a difference for you, your choices will be more limited...

 

I dont like Eibachs because they ride so hard and the rear end is jumpy. I liked they handled on a smooth surface. I want it to lower the car, improve handling but not ride like a rock.

 

You may like the hotchkis if that's your opinion of eibach. Did you have sportlines or pro kit? What shocks/struts are you running?

 

You may like the hotchkis if that's your opinion of eibach. Did you have sportlines or pro kit? What shocks/struts are you running?

 

Ive had then sportlines on a 3rd and a 4th gen. Rear end was way to jumpy. Bilstines in the rear and qa1s in the front on the 4th gen and bilstiens all around on the 3rd.

 

if i remember correctly, hotchkis rears are about the same rate as sportlines.

 

have you looked into BMR? They should have a kit for 3rd gens. My 02 TA had a set of 1.25's which actually settled down between 1.25-1.5 which was good for my DD, handled well except for my bad choice in strut/shocks(KYB AGX adjustables).. they were pure crap