I just got my 2" drop Hotchkis leaf springs installed and must say that they are all that Hotchkis said they would be. They lowered my L exactly 2 inches. Now my L sets level. Also Hotchkis stated that I would really see a bid difference in traction with the addition of the new leafs but I just figured that they were just trying to sell me something. Before the install I could hit WOT around 35-40 mph and my F-1's would start spinning. After the install I can't get them to break loose above 25mph so they sure did help my L out in the traction department. Also I can't tell any difference in the ride at all. So for $281.00 from Summit I think that these leafs are a worth while mod!!

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00 Silver L
Built 3/16/00

Mods:
AAD F-1 Hood
01 Headlights & Tails
3/4 Drop
Eibach Front Coils
Hotchkis Rear Springs
75hp NOS Dry Shot
JDM Nitrous Program
90mm MAFS
JL Air Intake
Oval Bore Throttle Body
PSP Electric Fan
Redline Water Wetter


HANKFAN

 

Hankfan - thanks for the info.

Any pictures? You install yourself? Does it help out wheel hop at all? Cornering?

 

The install was easy. About an hour but I was using a lift. It really helped to reduce my wheel hop. I really can't tell now that I have any wheel hop at all. As far as cornering I haven't had a chance to take it through the curves yet so I am not sure if it helped or not.

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00 Silver L
Built 3/16/00

Mods:
AAD F-1 Hood
01 Headlights & Tails
3/4 Drop
Eibach Front Coils
Hotchkis Rear Springs
75hp NOS Dry Shot
JDM Nitrous Program
90mm MAFS
JL Air Intake
Oval Bore Throttle Body
PSP Electric Fan
Redline Water Wetter


HANKFAN

 

Are you going to do the fronts? I looked on Summit website and didn't find them. Do you have to call them?
Mike

 

RoadRash- They were recently released so you will probably have to just call Summit. For the front, I used Eibach springs.

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00 Silver L
Built 3/16/00

Mods:
AAD F-1 Hood
01 Headlights & Tails
3/4 Drop
Eibach Front Coils
Hotchkis Rear Springs
75hp NOS Dry Shot
JDM Nitrous Program
90mm MAFS
JL Air Intake
Oval Bore Throttle Body
PSP Electric Fan
Redline Water Wetter


HANKFAN

 

will do, thanks
Mike

 

How's the handling? Heard the rear likes to come around with those springs?!

 

YOU used a lift......you didnt even drive it onto a lift....why didnt you install them Bob Vila????

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red 1994 lightning....oh my god i never expected this thing to keep running this long......130,000 miles and still running strong.........

00 white L...# 1993 build date 4/5/00 Johnny Lightning Enhanced!!! Straight pipe exhaust, billet third brakelight cover, water wetter, mobil 1. cant wait to install that "package" for Ted!!!! Watch out Z06!!!

 

Hey HANKFAN,
RobG here, I rescently put the HOTCHKIS kit on as well. Springs and leafs. The ride is much smoother than stock and now I'm just waiting for the'01 Bilstein shocks to arrive at my dealer. they should make the ride even better. I hope they will anyway
I'll have some pics this weekend if anyone is interested. Later.

 

Thanks Rob. I am currently running the factory shocks and everything seems to be fine. Let me know if you see a big improvement with the new shocks.

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00 Silver L
Built 3/16/00

Mods:
AAD F-1 Hood
01 Headlights & Tails
3/4 Drop
Eibach Front Coils
Hotchkis Rear Springs
75hp NOS Dry Shot
JDM Nitrous Program
90mm MAFS
JL Air Intake
Oval Bore Throttle Body
PSP Electric Fan
Redline Water Wetter


HANKFAN

 

RobBlack:
You should wait and get the Bilsteins that are valved for the Hotchkis spring rates.