Review Teaser Hotchkis sways
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Lou knew about Hotchkis sways at SEMA and he was the one that suppose to be test fitted. So I agree with The1andOnly on "no one has the exclusive gig." Plus we dont want something like JWT again...
Yea your right... lets hope Hotchkis is nothing like the way JWT filled orders...
No one can ever be exclusive forever on a product, I would expect Ampd and some other shops to jump on and get some in the first shippment also. We were just told we ae getting the first shippment but that doesnt mean necc. that its all of their first run.
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first of all if people are worried why they are hollow read this.
Are solid sway bars stronger hollow sway bars?
Answer: No. Sway bars work off of torsional force (twisting motion). Therefore, the material in the center of a solid bar plays little role in the resistance of torsional force. With this in mind, we have eliminated some of the center material and also moved some to the outside of the tube, where it is most effective. In turn, this produces a sway bar that is lighter in weight and just as stiff, if not stiffer than solid. For example, a 1’3/8” hollow bar is equivalent to a 1’1/4” solid. But the 1’3/8” hollow bar is 6% stiffer and 43% lighter than the 1’1/4” solid.
Are solid sway bars stronger hollow sway bars?
Answer: No. Sway bars work off of torsional force (twisting motion). Therefore, the material in the center of a solid bar plays little role in the resistance of torsional force. With this in mind, we have eliminated some of the center material and also moved some to the outside of the tube, where it is most effective. In turn, this produces a sway bar that is lighter in weight and just as stiff, if not stiffer than solid. For example, a 1’3/8” hollow bar is equivalent to a 1’1/4” solid. But the 1’3/8” hollow bar is 6% stiffer and 43% lighter than the 1’1/4” solid.
first of all if people are worried why they are hollow read this.
Are solid sway bars stronger hollow sway bars?
Answer: No. Sway bars work off of torsional force (twisting motion). Therefore, the material in the center of a solid bar plays little role in the resistance of torsional force. With this in mind, we have eliminated some of the center material and also moved some to the outside of the tube, where it is most effective. In turn, this produces a sway bar that is lighter in weight and just as stiff, if not stiffer than solid. For example, a 1’3/8” hollow bar is equivalent to a 1’1/4” solid. But the 1’3/8” hollow bar is 6% stiffer and 43% lighter than the 1’1/4” solid.
Are solid sway bars stronger hollow sway bars?
Answer: No. Sway bars work off of torsional force (twisting motion). Therefore, the material in the center of a solid bar plays little role in the resistance of torsional force. With this in mind, we have eliminated some of the center material and also moved some to the outside of the tube, where it is most effective. In turn, this produces a sway bar that is lighter in weight and just as stiff, if not stiffer than solid. For example, a 1’3/8” hollow bar is equivalent to a 1’1/4” solid. But the 1’3/8” hollow bar is 6% stiffer and 43% lighter than the 1’1/4” solid.
actually looking forward to these. while my stillens worked well on my 35, ive never been a big fan of their company. if pricing is similar then these will probably be my choice.
had hotchkis on my G35 coupe and they were awesome...
have stillen on my G37 and work GREAT...
if its a reputable company, no 1 will feel the fdifference in small percentages of stiffness...
but i know hotchkis comes with greaseable bushings which is really cool...
have stillen on my G37 and work GREAT...
if its a reputable company, no 1 will feel the fdifference in small percentages of stiffness...
but i know hotchkis comes with greaseable bushings which is really cool...
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