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Old May 9, 2002 | 09:27 AM
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Question What springs to get??

I put my 18' Neeper Daggs on for the summer and I have stock springs and have to much wheel well showing. What spring do I get for the perfect lowering? I don't want to look like some pimp, Just perfect look without to much gap between wheel and car.

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Old May 9, 2002 | 09:31 AM
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Most ppl here have comptech or H R sports springs. They both are very good and drop about the same height without losing too much ride quality. I have the comptechs and they are great. Some one is actually selling a brand new set in the For Sale Forum. You might want to check it out.
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Old May 9, 2002 | 09:34 AM
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Thanks for the quick reply. It looks like I could use about 2.5 in the front and 1.5-1.75 in the rear. Does that sound about right? Also I usually change my rims back to stock 16's for New Engaland Winter how will the shocks effect the stock wheels.

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Old May 9, 2002 | 09:34 AM
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I meant springs sorry
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Old May 9, 2002 | 09:48 AM
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Perfect would be like the pic in the gallery page 13 3rd one down on left Black parked in driveway. That looks sweet, just right. Anyone know who's ride that is?
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Old May 9, 2002 | 10:44 AM
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I went with the H&R Sport Springs, 1.75 (F) and 1.5(R), they car was a tab lower than I had expected, but looks great.

There is a 1" gap between the fender and wheel, both front and back. Or two fingers distance side-by-side, upright bladed.


My ride is still very plush, and nothing rubs. Did I mention I purchased the springs for $149, which was a substantial savings over Comptech.

Mike Smeezy


Anthracite 2003 TL
17” Type-S Rims
H&R Sport Springs
Rear Deck Spoiler
35% Full Tint
3” Exhaust Tips
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Old May 9, 2002 | 10:54 AM
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does your car bottom out at all, cause when i had springs on my last car, i had a 1.5 inch drop front and bak, on my beamer, i could never get over speed bumps
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Old May 9, 2002 | 11:47 AM
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Nope, not at all. It's worth noting that I have the stock Type-S rims and tires.
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Old May 13, 2002 | 09:11 AM
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I understand that H&R Sport Springs drop 1.75 front/1.5 rear. How much do Comptech springs drop a TL?
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Old May 13, 2002 | 09:44 AM
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1.5" in the front and 1.25" in rear.


Originally posted by Pawel
I understand that H&R Sport Springs drop 1.75 front/1.5 rear. How much do Comptech springs drop a TL?
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Old May 13, 2002 | 11:43 AM
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Get the H & R Sports, they perfectly lower the ride, and for me made the car turn better and the ride more smoother then it was stock.

And you cant beat that they cost nearly half as much as the comptech, got mine for 140 shipped.
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Old May 13, 2002 | 12:19 PM
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Originally posted by indy-on TL
Get the H & R Sports, they perfectly lower the ride, and for me made the car turn better and the ride more smoother then it was stock.

And you cant beat that they cost nearly half as much as the comptech, got mine for 140 shipped.
Lowest price you can find for a brand new set of H&R Sports springs is $169 on this site. Where did you get your for $140 and were those new or used?
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Old May 13, 2002 | 10:25 PM
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CKacura,

They were Brand New from AltaSports.net
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Old May 14, 2002 | 01:06 AM
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typeSdragon knows another good site to goto also...what was it cuz I forgot...i got mine for 150 plus 40 for shipping...Shyne
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