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Thanks for the extra tips! Just to be certain, the hole closest to the end is the softest setting, correct?

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Old 12-14-2014, 03:27 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Thanks for the extra tips! Just to be certain, the hole closest to the end is the softest setting, correct?
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Thanks for the extra tips! Just to be certain, the hole closest to the end is the softest setting, correct?
Yes, but honestly, don't install it
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Yes the farthest hole is the soft setting.

What is the reason for just using the oem bar instead of the aftermarket hotchkis? Is this recommendation only for hotchkis or with whitelines too?
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I have Hotchkiss front and rear sways on my roadster. I have it set to the stiffest setting. I started with medium, but it felt too wiggly in the rear. Now it feels great.
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It is purely personal taste, driving style and what you expect to get from your Z. I set mine in the middle and I've been very happy with it. Tail happy? Maybe some just gas it too much through a turn. Like I said, depends on your driving style. Try all three and see which one works.
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When you drive at 7/10's. The rear Hotchkis bar is ok. But once you start to push past that. You'll feel the rear wanting to break loose.
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