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G-RIDE
03-11-2008, 03:49 PM
Hello - New to PT -

I need some opinions on this Hotchkis HSS- 80015 suspesion kit w/ Edelbrock shocks. Around $1500 on Summit for the whole set up -

Going on a 72' Firebird..



https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/03/hss80017_w_s-1.jpg (http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=HSS%2D80017&N=700+4294908153+4294907958+4294925079+4294925130+ 400083+115&autoview=sku)

zbugger
03-11-2008, 04:23 PM
It's a commonly installed kit. The shocks should be good with those springs. It's usually recommended to go with the Hotchkis tuned Bilsteins, but the Edelbrock's are a good choice as well. There's quite a few guys running that setup.

G-RIDE
03-11-2008, 05:14 PM
So - It's a good start up kit for the money...

Is anybody on this forum using this kit?

zbugger
03-11-2008, 05:18 PM
I know it's on a lot of cars. I'm using the springs on my car, but with factory sway bars. I know Mary Pozzi started out with it, but went to Global West rear leafs and modified the rear sway bar. She tracks her car heavily though. There's also quite a few guys over at www.nastyz28.com running it on their Camaros as well.

Project69
03-11-2008, 05:19 PM
Im using the 69' TVS kit (minus rear sway bar) from them, with Koni shocks, and for the price and simplicity of the kit, its perfect for the average road racer. I cut some coils out the front and blocked the rear to lower the car more to my likeing.

G-RIDE
03-11-2008, 05:36 PM
Thanks' for the info guys - sounds like all I need for a weekend driver.

I will be asking for your opinions on other mods soon..

I'll post some pictures soon...

ProdigyCustoms
03-11-2008, 06:49 PM
Another vote for TVS kits, although we like to use the Hotchkis shocks and combine all this with the frame connectors. We sell and install a lot of these kits and they are the best bang for the buck in the suspension market. The TVS kit makes for a killer ride.