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Kendall421 · 06-27-2015, 06:45 PM

Anyone have a frame tie/brace on their car? Looking at the Hotchkis or SLP setup. SLP looks more involved and ties more points together, but it is steel and will be a little heavy. The Hotchkis is fairly simple and straight forward...and aluminum.

Dropspeed · 06-27-2015, 07:02 PM

I have a Hotchis. Went this route with Whiteline subframe bushings inserts vs full bushings.

Car launches straight and does not tail-out when the tires break loose like it did when stock

Kendall421 · 06-27-2015, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dropspeed

I have a Hotchis. Went this route with Whiteline subframe bushings inserts vs full bushings.

Car launches straight and does not tail-out when the tires break loose like it did when stock

Thank you! Great response! I had not thought about the bushings! Now here is the setup I am considering for now...

Dropspeed · 06-28-2015, 07:49 AM

I didn't do the diff bushings as I have heard they can have issues and break down from the heat. I track my car on a road course and didn't want to chance anything. I should also mention I went with the Hotchkis because some road debris cut into my factory floor pan brace and I needed to change it anyway. Either way I am happy with the results.

Kendall421 · 06-28-2015, 10:45 PM

Order placed for the setup I posted. Can't wait to get it all installed and see if I feel the difference.

Dropspeed · 06-29-2015, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Kendall421

Order placed for the setup I posted. Can't wait to get it all installed and see if I feel the difference.

Post your feedback here after you get everything installed.

Matt

PwrCrusr · 06-29-2015, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dropspeed

Post your feedback here after you get everything installed.

Matt

x2 - Can't wait to hear the results!

06-27-2015, 06:45 PM	#1
Kendall421 Drives: 1969 Z28, 1982 Z28, 2014 SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 886	Frame tie/brace Anyone have a frame tie/brace on their car? Looking at the Hotchkis or SLP setup. SLP looks more involved and ties more points together, but it is steel and will be a little heavy. The Hotchkis is fairly simple and straight forward...and aluminum.

06-27-2015, 07:02 PM	#2
Dropspeed 2013 Camaro SS1LECTSVZ28 Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suburbs of Detroit, MI Posts: 2,440	I have a Hotchis. Went this route with Whiteline subframe bushings inserts vs full bushings. Car launches straight and does not tail-out when the tires break loose like it did when stock __________________ My 1LE Build/Journal : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351990

06-28-2015, 07:49 AM	#4
Dropspeed 2013 Camaro SS1LECTSVZ28 Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suburbs of Detroit, MI Posts: 2,440	I didn't do the diff bushings as I have heard they can have issues and break down from the heat. I track my car on a road course and didn't want to chance anything. I should also mention I went with the Hotchkis because some road debris cut into my factory floor pan brace and I needed to change it anyway. Either way I am happy with the results. __________________ My 1LE Build/Journal : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351990

06-28-2015, 10:45 PM	#5
Kendall421 Drives: 1969 Z28, 1982 Z28, 2014 SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 886	Order placed for the setup I posted. Can't wait to get it all installed and see if I feel the difference.