Kevin,

Is the prototype 1 car featured in Hot Rod lowered? If so how much and what company/parts were used. I just recently received my 18x9 wheels and would like to get that same stance. My car is also a 79 like the Prototype 1 car. Great job on these cars they look perfect.

Thanks,

Chris

Ron,

The wheels fit great. I used a 5.25 backspace which was recommended by Year One and Nitto 555 275/40 tires. This is the same wheel and tire combo used on prototype car in Hot Rod except I believe they ran Goodyears. I am definitely going to lower my car because it has to much wheelwell space. I believe they lowered the Hot Rod car 2". I still never received confirmation as to how they exactly did it from Keith. Plan on waiting a good 10 weeks or better to get rims (although well worth it), I received mine just in time to put it away for winter.

Chris

Ron,

I have 5.25 backspace all the way around and have no issues. I was unable to attach picture, so if you have e-mail address post it and I will send you what I have. Does the Hotchkis kit really lower it a true 2 in the front and1.5 in the back and were they happy with the TVS?

Thanks,

Chris

Chris,

The Prototype 1 car has a Hotchkis TVS kit and the wheels are the same all around.

On the Hotchkis front springs, you can get them for a small block or a big block(chebby stuff). The only difference is that the BB springs are 1/4" longer than the SB springs, same springrate, windings, etc.

Hope this helps and thanks for your interest,

Brad

Chris,

In the front of the car we used the hotchkis springs and cut out 1.5 rounds to acheive the stance that it now has. We cut out .5 rounds at a time drove it a little to let the springs settle, and then judged from there. I would also advise that you do it little by little to be on the safe side.

In the rear we used the hotchkis leaf packs and a 2" lowering block. We did not use the factory rubber isloators with the factory 10 bolt rear axle.

Happy Motoring!

Brad