PICS of Lowered TL's with comptech or H&R springs?
11-19-2003, 01:40 PM
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PICS of Lowered TL's with comptech or H&R springs?
hi I'm new to the board, I just traded my 2002 Mustang G.T. for a 2002 TL-S (pics comming soon), I want to lower it with Comptech or H&R spings. Does any one have pics of their lowered cars?
11-19-2003, 01:52 PM
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Tatewaki-I had the same rims for a few months. I didn't like it so Motegi took them back and I ended up getting the Mille Miglie HT3's. Nice ride!! Do you have any rubbing issues? you have wider tires with the same offset as I do.
11-19-2003, 02:34 PM
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At first it was rubbing like crazy. It was 18x7 +42 originallay. And I thought 7" wide will get better offset than say 7.5". Then I rolled my fenders and shaved the wheel to +45. Now at the rear no rubbing at all. There is some slight rubbing at the front wheels if I go over big humps on hwy
11-19-2003, 02:45 PM
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You can see pics of when my car had the Comptech Springs at http://www.fotki.com/slytls
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11-20-2003, 12:43 AM
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Sky TLS im looking to do a similar setup with comptech springs and stock rims... can you post or email me more pics.. i only saw a front picture of your comptech drop in your link. I woud like to see how it looks from a full side view. Thanx.. if no trouble.
11-20-2003, 08:48 AM
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Originally posted by NYDesi80
Sky TLS im looking to do a similar setup with comptech springs and stock rims... can you post or email me more pics.. i only saw a front picture of your comptech drop in your link. I woud like to see how it looks from a full side view. Thanx.. if no trouble.
Sky TLS im looking to do a similar setup with comptech springs and stock rims... can you post or email me more pics.. i only saw a front picture of your comptech drop in your link. I woud like to see how it looks from a full side view. Thanx.. if no trouble.
Here is the link in case you get red X's... http://images1.fotki.com/v1/free/a96...eViewx2-vi.jpg
11-20-2003, 11:27 AM
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Originally posted by Tatewaki
Then I rolled my fenders and shaved the wheel to +45. Now at the rear no rubbing at all.
Then I rolled my fenders and shaved the wheel to +45. Now at the rear no rubbing at all.
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Do The H&R sports ride pretty good? or is to Bumpy... I had Eibach Sport Lines on my Mustang and I hated them. Also do the H&R O.E. springs look any good?
11-20-2003, 12:26 PM
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You shaved the wheel to +45? I didn't know you can do that, what do you shave to get it to a higher offset?
You shaved the wheel to +45? I didn't know you can do that, what do you shave to get it to a higher offset?
11-21-2003, 01:36 AM
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I was also wondering what the difference in ride quality was between the HR OE sport and the HR sport. I'm planning on keeping the Type S wheels. Is the HR Sport a bumpy ride?
Also wondering, what is ithe ride like with 4 adults in the car and having springs? Would the comptechs handle the weight better (no bottoming out)?
Also wondering, what is ithe ride like with 4 adults in the car and having springs? Would the comptechs handle the weight better (no bottoming out)?
11-21-2003, 06:26 AM
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With the "new" H&R sports available specifically for the TL, I wouldn't even consider the H&R OE; they leave the front too high.
The old sports were a bit thumpy when I test drove them (ie. you had to take bumps very carefully), the Comptechs are considerably more forgiving. I would think the new H&R sports would be comparable to Comptechs but slightly firmer.
The old sports were a bit thumpy when I test drove them (ie. you had to take bumps very carefully), the Comptechs are considerably more forgiving. I would think the new H&R sports would be comparable to Comptechs but slightly firmer.
11-21-2003, 10:32 AM
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Make sure you get the 50103 Sport spring kit, not 51858.
As for riding with 4 adults... I had two of my friends in the back this past weekend, and the wheels were tucked into the fender. It didn't rub, but it was LOW. I would strongly recommend AGAINST having any more than 2 people in the back.
As for riding with 4 adults... I had two of my friends in the back this past weekend, and the wheels were tucked into the fender. It didn't rub, but it was LOW. I would strongly recommend AGAINST having any more than 2 people in the back.
11-22-2003, 04:12 PM
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Originally posted by Darkshear
dont regret the comptech dude, you cant go wrong with either. its like V1 or Escort 8500. Its like Traffic Stars or Racing Harts. Ya just cant go wrong!!!!
dont regret the comptech dude, you cant go wrong with either. its like V1 or Escort 8500. Its like Traffic Stars or Racing Harts. Ya just cant go wrong!!!!
11-25-2003, 10:59 PM
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how do your cars ride with the springs on it? i am considering getting some springs with about a 1" drop but don't want to affect the smooth ride that i currently have with it, any info would be appreciated, thanks
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11-26-2003, 12:53 PM
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Originally posted by ihaterice
how do your cars ride with the springs on it? i am considering getting some springs with about a 1" drop but don't want to affect the smooth ride that i currently have with it, any info would be appreciated, thanks
james
how do your cars ride with the springs on it? i am considering getting some springs with about a 1" drop but don't want to affect the smooth ride that i currently have with it, any info would be appreciated, thanks
james
I've got the H&R OE Sport Springs. It has about a 1" drop all around. Ride quality, to me, is pretty much the same as the stock ride. I personally didn't notice any difference between the two (stock vs. H&R OE).
Keep in mind, ride "quality" is subjective; similar as to what one person may think is a "loud" exhaust while another wouldn't...
11-26-2003, 01:26 PM
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It has taken me some time to adjust to slowing down on inclines or decline to not ripup the front of my car after driving a truck for al ong time.
I think the ride is a little more stiff, but feels better in corners and accelerating.
I think the ride is a little more stiff, but feels better in corners and accelerating.
11-26-2003, 06:47 PM
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H&R.. 1.75 drop in the front and 1.5 drop in the back. can't remember the name now. They're on 18s.. my car rubs if i have 4 adults and i take tight corners.. otherwise its awseom and no real issues specially when i didn't have the kit on it. Just take it slwo on bumpbs.
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