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Old 07-14-2009, 11:57 AM
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Default Hotchkis Sway Bars in stock!



Hotchkis Sway bar kits are back in stock!
Feel the HGUE improvement a set of upgraded sway bars will make on your car.

All H-Sport sway bars feature:

* Tubular construction for lightweight
* Polyurethane bushings
* Bushing brackets with 90 zerk fittings
* Durable powder coating protection

Features:
Lightweight, durable 35MM (1 3/8) tubular steel front sway bar. 60% stiffer than stock.
Lightweight and durable 29MM (1 1/8) tubular steel rear sway bar. Adjustable from +235%, to +305% increase in stiffness over stock RS4.
Greasable polyurethane bushings and brackets w 90 degree zerk fittings.
Gloss black powder coat finish.
Benefits:
Dramatically improves cornering potential due to increased front/rear roll stiffness
Offers definite track and autocross advantage over stock sway bar package
Adjustable rear bar allows suspension to be finely tuned
Car has increased slip angle allowing power to be applied earlier during corner exit
Durable and reliable due to extensive track testing



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Old 07-14-2009, 12:07 PM
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A little tech tip if I may...

I have these bars...and love them. There is a sure way to keep the bolts from backing out on the rear bars: add Loctite. For some reason, they seem to back out without Loctite. I told John Hotchkis about this and hopefully, they've updated the user manual.

Despite this, when installed properly, they're trouble free and really make a noticeable difference. A must have mod for our beloved RS4's!
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Default craig - do you have the hotchkis sways on the front and rear?

or do you just have them in the rear like most other people?
Old 07-14-2009, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ferchizzle
or do you just have them in the rear like most other people?
I have them both. Candidly, I'd opt for the rear only.
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why would you only opt for the rear sway only?
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Originally Posted by ferchizzle
why would you only opt for the rear sway only?
Because with both bars on, there's still understeer. The car understeers as it is.
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I have both on my B6 S4, with rear set to the stiffer setting. Body roll is gone, mostly neutrel, a bit of understeer is left. I may get the RS4 rear sway....but in reality...I have no need for an over-stearing car. Plus when others drive it, having that setting they could not drive it. I'm getting PSS9's put on FRiday and I hope to dial in a bit more steering by adjusting my dampers.
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