Hotchkis Front Anti Roll Bar GB

derekL · 07-02-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

I will update everyone here in the morning. The last payment cleared today and made the GB valid.

Harold

hey harold, anyway i can just come pick it up tomorrow since the gb is valid?

HP Autosport · 07-02-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by derekL

hey harold, anyway i can just come pick it up tomorrow since the gb is valid?

All the kits are being shipped from Hotchkis.

carlosii · 07-03-2009, 09:14 AM

Any news?

When the bars will be shipped?

carlosii · 07-03-2009, 11:11 PM

Harold, pm received...

Thanks for the free shipping to PR...

zamm3k · 07-06-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by carlosii

Any news?

When the bars will be shipped?

I'm wondering the same thing

derekL · 07-06-2009, 05:36 PM

WHENNNN!????!??!?!

carlosii · 07-06-2009, 05:50 PM

Update from Harold on the first page...

Update: The first group of 8 is going out July 10th from Hotchkis.

cpt97m3 · 07-09-2009, 08:38 PM

My CA called today, and my 135i arrived at the dealership. I'll be picking it up tomorrow. Funny thing is that I got a UPS shipping notice today also that says my front swaybar should arrive tomorrow also. Now that's good timing!

FWIW, I'm only about 20 minutes from Hotchkis, so it probably got shipped out today.

HP Autosport · 07-09-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by carlosii

Update from Harold on the first page...

Update: The first group of 8 is going out July 10th from Hotchkis.

I was informed by Hotchkis all 10 are going to ship either today or tomorrow.

Harold

Snertz · 07-09-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

I was informed by Hotchkis all 10 are going to ship either today or tomorrow.

Harold

Nice! got the UPS notice in the email too, can't wait

Upgrade+ · 07-09-2009, 10:37 PM

I hope I get an email tomm regarding shipping status.

carlosii · 07-10-2009, 08:51 AM

I haven't recieved any notification yet..

derekL · 07-10-2009, 03:52 PM

OUT FOR DELIVERY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OHHHH S#!t

derekL · 07-10-2009, 11:38 PM

received a few hours ago!!! SOO Excited.. the crappy thing is that i can't install till i get back home

HP Autosport · 07-11-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by carlosii

I haven't recieved any notification yet..

I did PM you the tracking info. You are in PR, so it will take much longer to get there.

Upgrade+ · 07-16-2009, 05:32 PM

Yes! Got mine yesterday. Looking to install this weekend. What's the consensus on this; use the stock endlinks or the Hotchkis endlinks supplied? After reading about the problems had with the Hotchkis endlinks, I'm wondering if I should just stay on the safe side and use the stock BMW ones. Thoughts?

cpt97m3 · 07-16-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Upgrade+

Yes! Got mine yesterday. Looking to install this weekend. What's the consensus on this; use the stock endlinks or the Hotchkis endlinks supplied? After reading about the problems had with the Hotchkis endlinks, I'm wondering if I should just stay on the safe side and use the stock BMW ones. Thoughts?

I installed mine on monday. While I think if you installed the Hotchkis ones correctly, and had the length set right, I'm sure they are fine. But I just used the stock ones since I am not corner weighting the car, so I don't need the adjustability yet, and the car only had 100 miles, so the stock ones looked new! I'll use the Hotchkis ones later if I ever upgrade to coilovers, or think the stock ones are wearing out.

And the car works great with the new bar, although I still need to put some more miles on the car before I run it hard.

HP Autosport · 07-16-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Upgrade+

Yes! Got mine yesterday. Looking to install this weekend. What's the consensus on this; use the stock endlinks or the Hotchkis endlinks supplied? After reading about the problems had with the Hotchkis endlinks, I'm wondering if I should just stay on the safe side and use the stock BMW ones. Thoughts?

The stock ones should work just fine and recommended if you don't know how to adjust the adjustable end-links properly.

Hotchkis end-links, although adjustable, when done incorrectly, you will break them in a short time and fault the manufacture for it.

Snertz · 07-17-2009, 08:33 AM

I put mine in last night and ended up using the Hotchkis end links. They go one easily as long as you get the length and more importanly the angle the same as those of the stock links. I'm not sure if this is clear enough but if you look down the stock end link from one end, you'll notice that the other end is rotated slightly, maybe 30 degrees from being parallel. You'll need the Hotchkis one's set the same way or else you'll tear the rubber boots.

Also keep in mind that the stock end links are side specific and are marked as such (They are stamped with a tiny a RH and LH.) When you adjust the Hotchkis links make sure you keep track of which stock end link you mimic.

It's pretty easy to adjust them, I'll post up a DIY later tonight on this. The only tools needed were two crescent wrenches.

The new bar is immediately noticable, much much stiffer than stock, the car feels a bit more responsive now. I pushed the car pretty hard through some twisties last night and body roll is reduced greatly.

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Upgrade+ Good life 130 Rep 1,937 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 AW Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (8)	Yes! Got mine yesterday. Looking to install this weekend. What's the consensus on this; use the stock endlinks or the Hotchkis endlinks supplied? After reading about the problems had with the Hotchkis endlinks, I'm wondering if I should just stay on the safe side and use the stock BMW ones. Thoughts? __________________ Current: 08 E90 M3 Alpine White Former: 11 135i Msport Space Gray -Former: 07 335i Titanium Silver E92- Former: 08 135i Alpine White E82- Past: 06 Subaru STI WRB- Past: 04 Audi S4 Imola yellow- Past:97 Honda prelude Ice blue
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Snertz H O O N 86 Rep 694 Posts Drives: ein M! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (9)	I put mine in last night and ended up using the Hotchkis end links. They go one easily as long as you get the length and more importanly the angle the same as those of the stock links. I'm not sure if this is clear enough but if you look down the stock end link from one end, you'll notice that the other end is rotated slightly, maybe 30 degrees from being parallel. You'll need the Hotchkis one's set the same way or else you'll tear the rubber boots. Also keep in mind that the stock end links are side specific and are marked as such (They are stamped with a tiny a RH and LH.) When you adjust the Hotchkis links make sure you keep track of which stock end link you mimic. It's pretty easy to adjust them, I'll post up a DIY later tonight on this. The only tools needed were two crescent wrenches. The new bar is immediately noticable, much much stiffer than stock, the car feels a bit more responsive now. I pushed the car pretty hard through some twisties last night and body roll is reduced greatly. __________________ U WOT M8?
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