kt411gcn

My goal is the best balance between ride qualitly and handling. How big is the ride quality/handling difference between stock springs/H&R sports/OE's?

fsttyms1

the OE will be beter since teh drop isnt as low as the sport

NSXNEXT

iTrader: (2)

Define ride quality?

OE has a much softer feel - I am almost positive the Sports are a stiffer spring. So expect more float with the OEs

kt411gcn

To me, I look at ride quality as in how nice the ride is when you cruise. Stock springs a a little too soft, so im looking to stiffen up the suspension a bit, but not so much that my tl doesn't ride like it's supposed to anymore. So the OE's are much different in stiffness than stock springs? If so, im probably going for the sports.

TLMugen

On my '00, I have OE Sports and with aftermarket shocks and 17" wheels they are definitely firmer than stock TL-P. However, I found that my setup was a little softer than my colleague's stock TL-S though.

I like my setup. Nice ride yet still tight and controlled. My ride height is slightly lower than stock (lower than the stock TL-S too) but not too low where I worry about my alignment or going up driveways, etc.

kt411gcn

I think my best bet is the OE sports. It certainly fits what im looking for; a spring that has the perfect mixture of drivability and performance.

TLMugen

kt411gcn, check your pm's.

ncxvtguy83

iTrader: (1)

i have OE's on my 99 TL, the springs are slightly stiffer but still offer the smooth feel when riding on the stock 16's. You can also feel better handling.
*the ride feels a bit more stiffer with 17" tl-s wheels.

on my 02 tl-s, i have sports. I can feel a slight more gain in handling with the sports. Also, slightly more stiffer.

If you're looking for the more agressive drop, get the Sports. If more for a subtle drop, close to stock then get the OE's. I love them both, but the Sports look a tad bit sexier...Goodluck...

demolition_x

or you can just slam it with eibachs...