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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 11:27 PM
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Hotchkis rear sway bars install

Well. I installed the rear sway bars from hotchkis. I took a few pictures that shows the difference in the verts stock vs hotchkis.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_UEI...1&feature=plcp

here is a video showing what needs to come apart to put the rears on. I did not have to take the rear exhaust off. i did have to pull on the rear exhaust down a bit after you see the video.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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Very nice. How is the ride now?
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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Just did this to mine and there's a big difference in cornering.

Really glad I put these on my car.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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The ride is noticably different. I was actually shocked at how much of a difference. I've installed sway bars before on my previous cars but this one made the most noticable difference.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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sooo...this means you, jared, and damien are all coming with us to zdayz riiiiight??
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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sooo...this means you, jared, and damien are all coming with us to zdayz riiiiight??
This! I want to hear that SC in person.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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I know, but I will just have gotten back from Hawaii the week before. I am still trying to work it out. Its 50/50 right now. I may be going to the nicofest in brainered though.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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what setting did you put the rear on?
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by A_Palaroan
what setting did you put the rear on?
Middle hole
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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yep thats what i went with
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 02:51 PM
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how do oyu like the middle setting? i have mine set to the first setting and i can feel a noticeable difference. i want to switch to the middle setting but i heard that it messes with ride quality real bad. how do you like it?
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 02:58 PM
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I may be going to the nicofest in brainered though.
^^NOW THIS is what I LIKE TO HEAR!!!!!!! PM me your cell ASAP!!!!!!!
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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Sent you a PM
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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How about instead of first/last setting, you reference the holes by where they are relative to the end of the bar. Ie closest to end, furthest from end. With only 3 holes, the middle hole is self explanatory
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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well first setting would be the less aggressive setting and the last setting would be the most aggressive. sorry oyu didnt understand what i said ill clarify what i say better so you can understand
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