FINALLY INSTALLED Hotchkiss sway bars

**snoopra** · December 27th, 2008, 03:42

Finally got the tools out and installed the H-sways today!

Haven't driven her yet, but she looks grreat. Took a couple pics for reference but forgot to take a rear side by side pic.

**hahnmgh63** · December 27th, 2008, 03:51

Snoopra, were you having tranny problems? Did you send yours off to IPT or Level 10? What was the problem or is it still occurring?

**snoopra** · December 27th, 2008, 04:48

I'm not really having trans prob, yet. I'm seeing a "drip" from the output section of the trans. I know the TC is going 'cause I can feel a reduction in WOT acceleration. I've contacted IPT for a full upgrade + torque converter. Read too many horror stories about L-10. Just having issues with getting a technician here for the engine pull.

**hahnmgh63** · December 27th, 2008, 05:26

Mind if I ask how much IPT quoted for the works? Does the engine have to be pulled to pull the tranny or can it be done from underneath without pulling the engine? Maybe it would be better to drop the whole assembly out from the bottome then separate them?

**Aronis** · December 27th, 2008, 15:31

Just how does changing the sway bar make the car look any different? Just curious.

Mike

**snoopra** · December 27th, 2008, 16:03

Originally Posted by Aronis

Just how does changing the sway bar make the car look any different? Just curious.

Mike

I ment the new bars.

**Mr Balsen** · December 27th, 2008, 16:10

Originally Posted by snoopra

I'm not really having trans prob, yet. I'm seeing a "drip" from the output section of the trans. I know the TC is going 'cause I can feel a reduction in WOT acceleration. I've contacted IPT for a full upgrade + torque converter. Read too many horror stories about L-10. Just having issues with getting a technician here for the engine pull.

Keep us updated about IPT...

Frederic

**snoopra** · December 27th, 2008, 16:12

Originally Posted by hahnmgh63

Mind if I ask how much IPT quoted for the works?

The price is on the website, around $4800.

Does the engine have to be pulled to pull the tranny or can it be done from underneath without pulling the engine? Maybe it would be better to drop the whole assembly out from the bottom then separate them?

I've been asking these questions for months.

**grizz** · December 27th, 2008, 22:37

Guys , the engine HAS to be dropped out with the tranny , The r hand turbo & manifold has to be removed so the bell housing bolts can be removed .....

The valve body can be removed but thats it with the box still in the car ..

**snoopra** · December 27th, 2008, 23:28

Thanks grizz! I guess the next question would be, I have mechanical experience so, do you think its a medium or high end job and should I just go ahead and pull it myself since I'm having difficulty getting a tech?

**HeadShot** · December 27th, 2008, 23:39

Hey Snoopra... i was putting in the H-sways a few days ago and had major problems getting the rear to fit - i'm sure it's the wrong one but can't talk to HC till after the holidays. The rear from them was straight across unlike the Factory rear thats all bent up like a dogs hind leg. Was yours straight or more like the factory?? Any problems getting it in?? We couldn't get one bolt in - i mean still 4" short trying everything so...

I checked the numbers on the bar and it was marked as being for the RS6 but who knows...

Your second pic, is that the new rear ???

**grizz** · December 27th, 2008, 23:42

The biggest problem is it's size ..The engine & box is a very big unit .If you can find a shop to use it's not that bigger job .I've got to change a cylinder head on one in a week or so ... Ummm lots of fun ..

**snoopra** · December 28th, 2008, 00:05

Originally Posted by HeadShot

Hey Snoopra... i was putting in the H-sways a few days ago and had major problems getting the rear to fit - i'm sure it's the wrong one but can't talk to HC till after the holidays. The rear from them was straight across unlike the Factory rear thats all bent up like a dogs hind leg. Was yours straight or more like the factory?? Any problems getting it in?? We couldn't get one bolt in - i mean still 4" short trying everything so...

I checked the numbers on the bar and it was marked as being for the RS6 but who knows...

Your second pic, is that the new rear ???

HeadShot, the third pic is the new rear. Like I wrote, I forgot to take a pic of old and new side by side. The new rear was bent similarly to the old. When I initially put the rear in place, the inboard mounting holes (stiffest setting) was like a inch away from the end connector and took minimum effort to lineup bolt holes. I'll try and get a better pic of the rear tomorrow and post it.

Originally Posted by grizz

The biggest problem is it's size ..The engine & box is a very big unit .If you can find a shop to use it's not that bigger job

Grizz, I have access to a transmission shop so I guess I'll go for it.
PS:How's the exhaust coming along?

**HeadShot** · December 28th, 2008, 01:46

THXS Snoopra - mine is definately the wrong one then. Good luck with the Tranny job - keep us posted, that my next big upgrade in the far future. Before i dump big HP on her.

**snoopra** · December 28th, 2008, 03:30

Originally Posted by HeadShot

THXS Snoopra - mine is definately the wrong one then. Good luck with the Tranny job - keep us posted, that my next big upgrade in the far future. Before i dump big HP on her.

I'll post updates. I may do a turbo upgrade while the motor's out.

**Texas RS6** · December 29th, 2008, 00:41

Originally Posted by HeadShot

Hey Snoopra... i was putting in the H-sways a few days ago and had major problems getting the rear to fit - i'm sure it's the wrong one but can't talk to HC till after the holidays. The rear from them was straight across unlike the Factory rear thats all bent up like a dogs hind leg. Was yours straight or more like the factory?? Any problems getting it in?? We couldn't get one bolt in - i mean still 4" short trying everything so...

I checked the numbers on the bar and it was marked as being for the RS6 but who knows...

Your second pic, is that the new rear ???

I had to send the first set back. I opened the box and noticed several pieces were wrong. They had me return the entire shipment, then sent me a replacement kit. It looks correct. Just haven't got around to installing it.

**hahnmgh63** · December 29th, 2008, 02:03

You people made me nervous so I went out to the shop and opened my Hotchkis box from Tire Rack and found mine to be the correct bars

This month coming up I'll have to get busy on the suspension rebuild, KW's, and Hotchkis.

**snoopra** · December 29th, 2008, 03:33

Yeah, bought mine from Tire Rack also.

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