Another Hotchkis ARB convert

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Re: Another Hotchkis ARB convert

Post by chunky79 » Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:31 am

You can get them from grizz with 10% off at the moment or get them direct from the states. Amar had a link to the company but can't remember which post. The guys on rs6.com have used them with no probs.
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Re: Another Hotchkis ARB convert

Post by amanda1 » Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:45 am

Unit 20 has fitted my hosskiss arbs last week but I haven't got the car back yet to try her ;)
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Re: Another Hotchkis ARB convert

Post by chunky79 » Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:06 am

I know how this is going to sound but, did you have both front and rear Amanda?
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Re: Another Hotchkis ARB convert

Post by amanda1 » Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:42 am

chunky79 wrote:I know how this is going to sound but, did you have both front and rear Amanda?
Yes front and rear fitted .....why???
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Re: Another Hotchkis ARB convert

Post by chunky79 » Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:06 pm

would be good to see what you think after having both done at the same time
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Re: Another Hotchkis ARB convert

Post by Shoppinit » Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:12 pm

You had front and rear at the same time amanda? Didn't you want to wait for the bush to recover?
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Re: Another Hotchkis ARB convert

Post by amanda1 » Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:13 pm

Ok I will let you know tomorrow ;) .....well that's if she is ready! :bigwave:
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Re: Another Hotchkis ARB convert

Post by sweegie » Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:37 pm

Shoppinit wrote:You had front and rear at the same time amanda? Didn't you want to wait for the bush to recover?
Wouldn't advise a stiff front and a soft rear end. Doing them both in the same session will give you the best ride.
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Re: Another Hotchkis ARB convert

Post by Mr V10 » Sun Jun 17, 2012 4:56 pm

Ordered, delivery on the 20th. Fitment next week. :jump:
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Re: Another Hotchkis ARB convert

Post by Shoppinit » Sun Jun 17, 2012 4:59 pm

Did you drive panda's then?
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Re: Another Hotchkis ARB convert

Post by Mr V10 » Sun Jun 17, 2012 5:04 pm

Yeah, Panda was kind enough to let me drive her RS6 to the airport (40 miles away) rather then get a taxi. I forgot all about the Hotchkiss on her car, then as I drove down a country lane and took a corner I thought 'wow' that felt so much sharper then my car, then I remembered she had Hotchkiss, I didn't push it too much as wasn't my car, but as I can get them for peanuts here and my collegues have gone to some effort to ensure they get onto the flight ok, it made sense to grab them. Customs only charge you if the value of goods exceed £390. I'll do a proper review once they're fitted.
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Re: Another Hotchkis ARB convert

Post by Shoppinit » Sun Jun 17, 2012 5:07 pm

Are you enjoying your holiday in old people's home murder capital Miami?
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Re: Another Hotchkis ARB convert

Post by Mr V10 » Sun Jun 17, 2012 5:24 pm

Yeah, loving it here. Got a condo as close to the beach as you can get right on Ocean Drive. Drank a bit too much last night, won't be doing that again. Seen a V10 S8 with a Milltek, sounded immense, and off for a swim in the ocean now then lunch. Not many oldies here in South Beach, got chatting to a lovely lady and convinced her it was a good idea for me to allow delivery of the Hotchkiss to her house as can't get them delivered to the condo, yep, a complete stranger. English accent works wonders. :bigblink:
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Re: Another Hotchkis ARB convert

Post by amanda1 » Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:41 pm

Shoppinit wrote:Are you enjoying your holiday in old people's home murder capital Miami?
Ben I used to work out of Miami and I can assure you it isn't the old people's home but down town Miami is a total no go area at night!!! :thumbsdown:
Glad you are having fun Amar, with sun/woman and booze :assflash: here's something to make sure you come back ;) rest assured that if you wish to stay I am perfectly happy to look after your abandoned baby :bigblink:


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Re: Another Hotchkis ARB convert

Post by Mr V10 » Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:19 pm

Get a photo of both our engine bays please! I haven't seen yours but I bet mine is cleaner. Grizz, when you gonna go gerrit?
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