JDM_ED90

First of all, yes I did research before posting. Okay on to the questions, I want to hear it from the people that actually HAVE these springs. How do they ride? any noises? bounciness? etc. And if I could please see some close up pics of the wheelgap, if any. Because ive seen pics of TL's with both of them but no close ups. TIA

greekguy000

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tein s tech is more comfortable(thats what I ride on)...meaning they are softer...meaning if your'e looking for cornering performance go with the H&R.

llllBULLSEYE

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+1
I had both on my old BMW first I had h&r sport
Which feel more stiff for cornering, but give a
Harsher ride. Then switched to S tech.
Much better street ride, but not as amazing as
H&Rs for cornering
I just ordered s techs for my car.

JDM_ED90

Yea I hear that S Techs ride like stock lol. Do yall know how much wheelgapbis left with S techs?

geekybiker

FWIW I think the HR sports are more comparable to the s-tech.

rossv1

I have Stechs and have a finger and a half gap all around.

The ride is stiffer than stock but is not uncomfortable by any means.

CLtotheTL32

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I've had S-Techs for three years with no problems. A bit stiffer than stock but barely noticeable.

llllBULLSEYE

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S Tech pretty good drop

Predatorbird

That's exactly how I would describe my H-Techs

pbmike101

i have h&r race springs, they make a really stiff ride no noise, but i have no wheel gap at all heres a pic
http://www.flickr.com/photos/93716684@N08/8552670663/http://www.flickr.com/photos/93716684@N08/8552670663/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/93716684@N08/, on Flickr

JDM_ED90

Thanks guys! Well I went ahead and ordered the H&R's since there is about 1/2" more of a drop. They'll be here monday, will be on tuesday

ACE32TL

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I have h&r race springs also. I believe it's the one of the lowest drops you can get without going coilovers. I've had them over 2 years on my car and they ride pretty stiff but I'm use to them. When the road is smooth I love the buttoned down firm stable ride they give. Potholes and bumps will make you cringe lol, but overall I like them and no noises whatsoever.

KJ TL-S

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I was never too fond of the ride on my S Techs, bumps were just not a fun experience. However, I loved the drop on them.

My Tein Street Advance on the other hand, even set near firm, ride amazingly well. I never thought I would splurge on coilovers, but I gotta say, I really love them now that I have them.

zachlone

Report back with pics and your opinion on ride quality

pbmike101

what he said

JDM_ED90

Will do guys! Cant wait to get rid of that wheel gap lol

Excelerate

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H&R Race springs are much firmer than the S-tech springs and they really aren't designed to work with stock shocks.

nachy

Yes would love to know as well I've been on the fence about tein sa coilover and springs that actually have a comfortable ride and not too stiff so this should help me a lil better. Def keep us posted

TheDingo

^ this.

JoshD_99EM1

IVe had teins on a few of my other cars, and loved them to death. I should be ordering S-Techs soon enough also. I really want a comfy ride, but I love the drop of the H&R Race.
Does anyone have two pics of maybe two different cars, but with the same wheel set up, one running an s tech, and one on h&r's? Id love to see a side by side comparison of a side shot. I know wheels/tires come in to major play with how it sits.

Excelerate

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If you want a comfortable ride definitely do not get the H&R Race springs. The TEIN S-techs are a pretty good balance.

Kevy604

i have the H&R race springs, they are stiff but not as stiff as i was expecting. very comfortable ride i think

JoshD_99EM1

I would really like to ride in both. I have read people that have the H&R race springs that say they're not bad, and some say they are very stiff. Unfortunetly, I wont be able to ride in both to do a test comparison, so Im gonna have to go with what I read only. I will be ordering the tein s-techs in the not so distant future.

JDM_ED90

Cool, well the H&Rs are here just havent had time to put them on lol.

Predatorbird

Here you go: WDP (CLtotheTL32) has S-Techs and SSM (GeeteeDan) has Race Springs

CLtotheTL32

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Thanks dood! I've been meaning to post those pictures in here for a while now. Here are some more comparison shots:

SSM:
H&R Race
18x8 A-Specs
235/40/18
15mm spacers front, 20mm spacers rear

WDP:
TEIN S-Tech
18x8.5 A-Specs
235/40/18
15mm spacers, 20mm rear









I talked to GeeteeDan, owner of the SSM, about his springs. He loves the drop but he said the ride is bone jarring. I wish the S-Techs went lower but the ride is great.

JoshD_99EM1

Well looking at the side by side shots. They're close enough for me! I going with the s-techs for sure. Those are both beautiful cars!

llllBULLSEYE

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HOLY Sh!t
I finished installing my Teins S tech. Yesterday I did the rear and ride
felt the same although rear is not a big drop, but today I finished the
front and it dropped a lot. surprisingly feels the same as stock.
Had these on my old 3 series and they felt ok. On the TL they are
amazing. I went into all sorts of bumps today in horrible NYC streets
and it was a great ride no need to slow down like most drop cars do.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM if you wanna keep the luxury feel of the TL.

j_u

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im new to this and i have couple questions. would the tein s tech springs work with the 08 oem shocks? without having camber problems?

rossv1

^
Mine work fine.

j_u

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do you like the ride comfort?

llllBULLSEYE

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They are made for stock shocks.

Excelerate

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Yes it will fit on OE shocks and work fine with OE shocks that are in good condition. And you will likely need a rear camber/toe kit. I'd recommend the INGALLS setup (qty of 2 required):

http://store.excelerateperformance.c...5/i-60220.aspx

rossv1

The ride is great. Slightly stiffer than stock but still very comfortable.

markizzy

+1 on stech really comfy ride and have a decent drop.I'm really lovin how it rides specially on speed bumps but I might consider gettin the SA in a yr just so I can drop it more.As for oem shocks compatibility their both compatible but the life of the oem shocks on h&r race won't be that long compare to having them on stech.hope that helps...

NC916

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I also have the Stech on stock shocks on my TL with 19s, rides great and feels like stock. I would recommend getting rear cambers, after installing the Stech I had camber wear. But now I want to drop it a little lower so in the future I am going to get coilovers.

Vtecstyle

Reading this has moved me to get the stechs !!! Yes!!! Once installed ill do a write up on how it feels

vteclol

Just got mine done yesterday. Ride feels just like stock.

RMSSTYLE

What's up fellas? I just joined the forum. Those two tl's are looking hot!! Keep up the good work.

sams24

i have H&R race spring since 1 month ago
for the price i think the drop it's better than h&r spring but the ride it's pretty stiff
i'm really satisfy by the stance for 400$ can
here a pic