Finally, my car is dropped. The H&R sports drop is about perfect, even on stock rims The car looks so much more balanced now. There are less roll, swat, and lift. I've about 1.5 finger gaps front and 1 finger gap at the back. The ride is almost the same as stock. I didn't take any before or after pics as I forgot my camera on the install day But I've posted some pics on the gallery section

http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...threadid=46473

In case you want to see some before and after comparison...

Before the drop:



After the drop:



For more pics:

http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...threadid=46473

Tatewaki

 

Tatewaki,

Where did you get the drop done? NICE PICS! Now I have to come up and check out your car ... will be some time in October. On Saturday -- I fly off to Australia! See you in 3 weeks!

- derrick
'02 EBP TL Type-S
mods: OEM kit & spoiler, PIAA fogs, 20% tints, painted calipers & y-pipe
future mods: springs, sways, INSPIRE door sills (on their way!)

 

how much did the install run u? also how long does it take for the shop to install them? i work everyday so i have no time for a shop to take my car for more than a weekend.

 

Looks good!

 

I've always wondered what a drop on stock rims would look like, now i know.. looks tight!

 

It was 520$ parts & labor. The shop is at MacCowan and Hwy 7. I drove to his shop in the morning, picked him up then I drove to work. He drove my car back to his shop then he drove it back to me around lunch time. Talk about good customer service! I was without my car for about half a day and it's all done.

Tatewaki

 

looks good man, next mod= rims.

 

next mod = rims + TIRES... dont just rice it out, ud definitely want to improve ur handling on the car too (sway bars, strut braces, new struts probably since u just changed the springs cuz its too much for the stock struts to deal with for long)

 

wow, install costs like 300 bucks?

 

$520 CDN is about $350 USD, but still that's kinda expensive because the springs are only $169. Did you change your shocks too?

 

how much was your alignment off?

mine was pretty bad.

i saved myself 300+ bucks by installing them with a friend.

very easy.

 

damn....i want to get it too

 

i just got quoted 180 at a local shop. Getting it dropped H&R OE style tomorrow morning.

 

OE drop is less than 1", are you sure that's enough for ya? Post some pics when it's done!

Tatewaki

 

I'll get an alignment next weekend for the springs to settle. My rear camber is off for sure, but don't know how much. Not very noticeable though. I don't think I'll need a camber kit. Without then it'd actually run my stock tires out, give me an excuse to get 225/50/16. Then I'll get camber kit

Tatewaki

 

True, but when we buy from outside of Canada we need to pay duties/customs. Last time I bought bulbs from autolamps, I had to pay an extra 60$ to get them out. If I buy the springs from states, the shipping and custom will jack up the price, may end up being more expensive than to have the shop order them for me

Tatewaki

 

my front camber wasn't off that much, but the rear DEF. needs a camber kit.

the best price i've found for a rear camber kit has been $179 US w/shipping.

can anyone beat that?

 

Looking good!

 

this is an old thread...i have looked at his car in person~!!! =P