H&R OE vrs Sports
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H&R OE vrs Sports
Ok i've decided to go with H&R springs but want to see both the oe's and sports on stock tires and rims for a tlp 2000. Does anyone have this setup and can they show me pics?
Im from toronto and ive go quoted for $550 (Can) installed at a local performance shop.
Help....I really need to drop my car. Is there anyone from TO that works well on our cars....
Im from toronto and ive go quoted for $550 (Can) installed at a local performance shop.
Help....I really need to drop my car. Is there anyone from TO that works well on our cars....
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I don't have a TL but a CL is the same. I am using H&R sport springs and it leaves about 2 finger gap all around. Comfortable ride. I got mine all done for 450. Here's a pic:
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all h&rs provides smooth rides, but I wouldn't recommend the sports because I personally think it is alittle too low. I have 'em on my tl with 18s and stock shocks and it rubs (not often...but sometimes on fast turns) If I were you, I'd go with oes man... because you will definitely enjoy the ride quality both provides, but not the rubbings after the sports gets settled.
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I have the sport springs on my TL-S....TOOOOO LOOWWWWWW!!!!!! Trust me on this...if you want a moderate drop....go with the OE. The sport springs are rated to drop 1.75...its' more like 2.5 when it is settled down...usually take a couple of months to settle down. right now...i have a BARELY a 1 finger gap between my tire and fender
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I don't think the sports are too low. I have those and I still will and would go lower. The ride is still smooth w/ stock shocks. For me, the gap is about a little less than 2 finger gap all around.
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Re: H&R OE vrs Sports
Originally posted by TLdragoN
Ok i've decided to go with H&R springs but want to see both the oe's and sports on stock tires and rims for a tlp 2000. Does anyone have this setup and can they show me pics?
Im from toronto and ive go quoted for $550 (Can) installed at a local performance shop.
Help....I really need to drop my car. Is there anyone from TO that works well on our cars....
Ok i've decided to go with H&R springs but want to see both the oe's and sports on stock tires and rims for a tlp 2000. Does anyone have this setup and can they show me pics?
Im from toronto and ive go quoted for $550 (Can) installed at a local performance shop.
Help....I really need to drop my car. Is there anyone from TO that works well on our cars....
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i have the H&R sport springs w/ stock shocks. We just installed them last week. It's a comfortable ride and i haven't noticed any problems. The only thing is speed bumps and driveways, take them at a diagnal angle at a slow speed. I got my springs for $115 and installed them w/ me and a couple of friends. They're very easy to install....
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Re: H&R OE vrs Sports
Originally posted by TLdragoN
Ok i've decided to go with H&R springs but want to see both the oe's and sports on stock tires and rims for a tlp 2000. Does anyone have this setup and can they show me pics?
Im from toronto and ive go quoted for $550 (Can) installed at a local performance shop.
Help....I really need to drop my car. Is there anyone from TO that works well on our cars....
Ok i've decided to go with H&R springs but want to see both the oe's and sports on stock tires and rims for a tlp 2000. Does anyone have this setup and can they show me pics?
Im from toronto and ive go quoted for $550 (Can) installed at a local performance shop.
Help....I really need to drop my car. Is there anyone from TO that works well on our cars....
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Thanks guys!.... btw I got quoted 550 at Kennedy HiFI...but went to Pacific mall fo 480 installed....I figure that a OE drop will be more like 1.25 and 1.00 somewhere there. I hope I'll get rid of that roll...plus you canadians know the whether down here and I want to drive it all year round...
But the other side of me wants that dropped sports look...what a dilemna...
But the other side of me wants that dropped sports look...what a dilemna...
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Originally posted by TLdragoN
btw...23wt... your ride is sick...I love that drop and stock 17's ...do you drive it all year round?
btw...23wt... your ride is sick...I love that drop and stock 17's ...do you drive it all year round?
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290$US shipped. About 450$CAN. aAbout the same price as the drop. I chose 6000k over it at first. But now instead of spending 350$ on new headlight assembly, I chose to drop with OE.
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Originally posted by AcuraTLFan
I have the sport springs on my TL-S....TOOOOO LOOWWWWWW!!!!!! Trust me on this...if you want a moderate drop....go with the OE. The sport springs are rated to drop 1.75...its' more like 2.5 when it is settled down...usually take a couple of months to settle down. right now...i have a BARELY a 1 finger gap between my tire and fender
I have the sport springs on my TL-S....TOOOOO LOOWWWWWW!!!!!! Trust me on this...if you want a moderate drop....go with the OE. The sport springs are rated to drop 1.75...its' more like 2.5 when it is settled down...usually take a couple of months to settle down. right now...i have a BARELY a 1 finger gap between my tire and fender
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Originally posted by AcuraTLFan
I have the sport springs on my TL-S....TOOOOO LOOWWWWWW!!!!!! Trust me on this...if you want a moderate drop....go with the OE. The sport springs are rated to drop 1.75...its' more like 2.5 when it is settled down...usually take a couple of months to settle down. right now...i have a BARELY a 1 finger gap between my tire and fender
I have the sport springs on my TL-S....TOOOOO LOOWWWWWW!!!!!! Trust me on this...if you want a moderate drop....go with the OE. The sport springs are rated to drop 1.75...its' more like 2.5 when it is settled down...usually take a couple of months to settle down. right now...i have a BARELY a 1 finger gap between my tire and fender
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Originally posted by Tatewaki
Options auto @ 1st markham. I might do it after I get my 6000k
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Options auto @ 1st markham. I might do it after I get my 6000k
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TLdragon are you sure you going to go with OEs, you might be disappointed. If you planning on getting 18's or 19's then you can consider OE else if you sticking with 17's i think you should go with sports, else the drop will not be that noticeable with OEs. Do you know anyone with OE and Sport drop so you can compare?
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Originally posted by 23wt
TLdragon are you sure you going to go with OEs, you might be disappointed. If you planning on getting 18's or 19's then you can consider OE else if you sticking with 17's i think you should go with sports, else the drop will not be that noticeable with OEs. Do you know anyone with OE and Sport drop so you can compare?
TLdragon are you sure you going to go with OEs, you might be disappointed. If you planning on getting 18's or 19's then you can consider OE else if you sticking with 17's i think you should go with sports, else the drop will not be that noticeable with OEs. Do you know anyone with OE and Sport drop so you can compare?
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mine is all settled and F1.75 R.1.5 right now. no camber kit needed for me. no rubbing either. I've seen Race on a TL and it has 1 finger gap at front and none in the back. The guy told me that no camber kit was needed and no rubbing for him and he is using 17's.
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Originally posted by TLdragoN
Thanks guys!.... btw I got quoted 550 at Kennedy HiFI...but went to Pacific mall fo 480 installed....I figure that a OE drop will be more like 1.25 and 1.00 somewhere there. I hope I'll get rid of that roll...plus you canadians know the whether down here and I want to drive it all year round...
But the other side of me wants that dropped sports look...what a dilemna...
Thanks guys!.... btw I got quoted 550 at Kennedy HiFI...but went to Pacific mall fo 480 installed....I figure that a OE drop will be more like 1.25 and 1.00 somewhere there. I hope I'll get rid of that roll...plus you canadians know the whether down here and I want to drive it all year round...
But the other side of me wants that dropped sports look...what a dilemna...
you're better off with sport springs.
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I'm thinking about getting 18x7.5 with an offset of 45 Konig Absolutes with Nitto 555 225/40/18 tires, which H&R springs should I go with the OE or the sport? I DO NOT want it to rub at all, and I will be driving my car all year round, and I live in michigan. Any suggestions?
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Has anyone else rubbed with H&R Sport Springs with stock shocks on 17's? I have 17's and want these springs, but am worried about rubbing.
Thanks...
Has anyone else rubbed with H&R Sport Springs with stock shocks on 17's? I have 17's and want these springs, but am worried about rubbing.
Thanks...
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I havea a 2001 V6 Accord, identical part no's for aftermarket springs as CL/TL. I have 225/45/17 rubber on 17x8 wheels. I want to drop it as long as ride quality doesn't become too harsh, I want say a 2 finger gap. Stock gap is like 3-3.5 fingers in front.
I want to retain my stock shocks, just want lowering springs. Maybe a body kit one day, but not yet. Plz plz suggest.
I live in Mississauga,Ontario... Any good shops in the GTA that will install and sell for under $500 before taxes? A good installation is essential to me. Thanks.
I want to retain my stock shocks, just want lowering springs. Maybe a body kit one day, but not yet. Plz plz suggest.
I live in Mississauga,Ontario... Any good shops in the GTA that will install and sell for under $500 before taxes? A good installation is essential to me. Thanks.
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i know with H&R, there is an "even" look to it but have you considered what the car will look like with at least 1 person in the rear or with a subwoofer in the trunk? then, the car will look like its sagging in the back. thats why i decided that i would go with comptech's since their "raked" look would look decent with no weight in the back and have an "even" look when there are people in the rear. what do you guys think?