akinaboy

Hi, everyone.
Yesterday, I lowered my 02 TL-S with JDM kg/mm DDR springs and the drop is too low and too harsh for a chicago car. Now, I want to get springs that will NOT be too low, but lower than stock as well as comfortable ride close to stock.
I did a search on the forum and noticed that many people suggest H&R 50103. Would this be more comfortable than Comptech springs? Also not too low as ricey civic?
thanks in advance.

akinaboy

bump!

ou sig

well how low is the drop you have now? I would say the best drop was the older Comptech springs...I have them and they are great, but they are rusting so I will have to get new ones soon...damnit! Other than that, the HR sports are very popular. The ride will be stiffer with any aftermarket spring - you can get adjustable shocks to get it close to stock again.

akinaboy

Well, right now, it is supposed to be 1.6 in F and 1.4 in rear, but I think they are lower than that. Tight two finger gab in front and tight one finger gab in rear with stock 17" type-s rims and tires. So, that is pretty low.
For comptech, the newer ones are lower than H&R sport springs, so I am thinking, H&R will be less stiff.

SilverIce2000

comptech is 1" rear and 1.25" front.... in my opinion, its the BEST drop and the ride is rEALLY as close to stock you can get....

akinaboy

At comptechusa site, it says 2" in Front and 1.7" in rear.
I guess newer version has changed?
http://www.comptechusa.com/store/110135tl.html

ou sig

that is for the '04 TL I think, the new Comptechs drop it down like 2.1 front and 1.7 back...more than HR Sports

akinaboy

Yup, that is what I found, too.

SilverIce2000

OHH ABOUT THAT--- i just got the latest news on that.... since the older comptechs were rusting, comptech decided to just re-label eibach springs... One of my friends was telling me this, and now the comptech drop is like you said, 2.1 and 1.7... Which to me is rediculous, and yes comptech springs are the same as eibach springs...

SO, if you ask me, if u dont ge the older comptech with the more subtle drop 1.25 and 1 then you should definately go for the H&R which gives you the option of two drops, 1.75 and 1.5 ORR 1.25 and 1 --- two diff sets of springs- one is more of a drop than other, search it up

JPTL-S

I just dropped my car using a set of H&R sport springs. The ride, of course, is stiffer but not unbearable. At times you can't even tell that the car was dropped when you are riding inside. I have about a 2 finger gap between the tires and the wheel-well. I think you might like these.

akinaboy

So, I understand that H&R is stiffer than stock(of course), but how much stiffer is it compare to stock? Do you think I can drink coffee out of a uncovered mug when driving? Only that comfort ride is what i expect. Not bouncing like cheap ricey civic.

JPTL-S

I can say for sure that you definitley won't be bouncing like some ricey civic. I can assure you that you will definitley feel the road a little more than stock.....now about driving around with an uncovered mug of coffee, you might be able to get away with it given that it is not totally full I bought my springs after riding in my friend's TL-S which had been dropped on the same set of H&R sport springs. Initially I was hesitant in dropping my car for fear that my ride quality will suffer severely. But after riding in his car, I was sold. Like I said the car feels stiffer and a lot more planted, but the ride is still tolerable. I bought mine from Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...ort+Spring+Set Here is some more info here http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/hr_comp_chart.jsp and here http://www.hrsprings.com/site/frames/frameproducts.html
I was definitely happy with my purchase. Please note that the installation instructions for Acuras suggest that the bumpstop not be cut. Also keep in mind that I am running OZ Antares 17X7 on a stock 215/15/50 profile this may be part of the reason that the ride still feels tolerable

akinaboy

Thanks a lot!
Your statement makes me feel comfortable.
Got a set of brand new H&R springs part# 50103 for $175 shipped. Good deal?
Now, I will post reply with my result.

4u2nv

im planning to buy a set of the H&R sport springs with the 1.75 front drop and 1.5 rear sometime next month, but then was debating with myself wether to change the shocks aswell, because mine r going bad, Would it be best to go with new oem shocks and the h&r on top of that? Or Will aftermarket shocks be better off with aftermarket springs (h&r)?

Thanks in Advance.. Sorri to get off topic a little

H&RRRRRRR All the way

JPTL-S

Definitely a good deal, I got mine for 199 + shipping.

JPTL-S

I wish I could advise you on this, but I am still running stock shocks on my 03 TL-S. I heard it's better to upgrade though......can anyone comment on replacing shocks? Bump!

akinaboy

If you feel that your shocks are going bad, you should replace shocks at the same time. which shocks? I always used tokico shocks on all my cars that I went through and i was happy with them. 5-6 different cars?

4u2nv

im still on my factory. i have a 2000 tl purchased in 1999 with 46k miles on it, not to mention i do live in nyc so............... yea

pimpravi

i have some h&R OE's for sale you can try those out they drop your car at aperfect height and the ride is just like stock.. i can let them go for cheapp... let me know

ou sig

your stock shocks should be going bad already...I have 84k on the original ones and the last 15k with the Comptech drop and they are still fine. But if you think yours are going out, go aftermarket because they can handle the drop much better than the stock ones.

4u2nv

hey thnx, this has been discussed b4, How can i tell if my shocks are ACTUALLY going bad...

What aftermarket shocks do u prefer?

JONJR04TL

Does Anybody Have Tein Springs On An 04tl

yunginTL

is there anythin to do about the rustin?

Bread-A Spec

That's not really low......mine is even much lower than yours....i lowered at least 3 inches front and rear....since i put my Tein Basic Coilovers......and right now is no finger gap.....

akinaboy

Well, I want to lower it more, but I will be scrapping everywhere on Chicago road.
bumps and ditches everywhere.

ou sig

I figgure if I can get them off the car, I can get them sandblasted or sand the hell out of them and get all the current paint and rust off, then repaint them with many coats of outdoor spray paint - the only trick is getting them off my car, I dont have the tools or money now

I would like to do this because I like this drop the best for my situation because it leaves the rear up slightly and with my stereo, it is perfectly level

ou sig

easy way to tell your shocks are shot are if you go over a speed bump...slowly your car should go over the bump and then dip down and level right out - when your shocks are bad, you will go over the bump and you will bounce a few times before you level back out. or you can push on the front or back and look for the same thing . When you see those old POS cars and their rear end is saging bad or the whole car looks like it has hydraulics because of it bouncing all around - their shocks are bad.

Dont have any personal information on new shocks for our cars - the only a/m shocks I have put on were Rancho's on my old truck...lol

4u2nv

lol thanks for the info.. i wonder how many times i will bounce if i were to run over a sped bump at 60 mph

yunginTL

hmmm maybe my 2800 psi pressure washer just might come in handy haha

akinaboy

???

yunginTL

blast the shit out of the powdercoatin and then sand it down and respray