I was wondering how much stiffer the ride is with comptech compared to stock. I want better handling and less body roll around the turns but don't want a such a stiff ride....

 

I would have to say the ride with the comptech springs is much better than I had expected, however the ride did become a little stiffer. What I mean is that the big bumps seem much bigger now.

I believe that the comptech springs are the closest to factory as you can get. So, if you are planning on lowering your car, then do it. No matter what springs that you get, the ride quality will diminish, however the handling will improve a great deal.

 

The ride is only a little stiffer than stock. A very good investment if you want to improve your car's handling and looks.

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Very recommended..they are only about 15% stiffer than stock.
Ed

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I am in agreement with the others. The increase in handling is well worth the extra stiffness in ride. I also think adding the swaybars helped, so I would recommend them as well.

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If you want better handling and less body roll, I would definitely go with the sways first. They are a d-i-y afternoon project that doesn't require a realignment and shock change later on. I'm running sways with B'stones RE730's on OEM springs and can tell you it makes a huuuuge difference. It's like a whole new car. The ride feels much tighter but not stiffer and you get a better road feedback. I would also upgrade from the stock tires if you haven't yet.

 

Are your Bridgestones on stock rims ? If so, then what size are your tires ?

 

No, but I believe Einstein and some others around here are running 225/55/16 on their stock rims.

 

So are the Comptech springs the best choice over other brands? (eibach, neuspeed)

 

I think it rides like stock, except when you hit a bump or so then you know you have different springs.

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That's exactly how it feels, AC!
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I also agree with AC...If you would have put the springs in without ever driving a stock TL you'd still think it drove nice, but the big bumps you will notice a little more!

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I picked up the comptech springs and the ride is stiffer but the car looks so much better, and now that i got the spings the car handles better as well.

on top of that my friends cant tell me that i drive a 4x4 LoL

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