KATNWAT

I'm getting ready to lower my TL using Eibach Pro-Kit springs and Ingalls camber kit. Anybody else with this combo? How do you like it?

mobilezen

I thought the new TL's had camber kits or something where you could adjust camber up to 1.5 degrees +/-....Eibach is stiff...very stiff, so if you like stiff, then good.

lakeman

Most posters here have been using Comptech springs. It only has about a 1 inch drop.
Two things to consider. 1) The underbody spoiler is already very low even on stock springs and a drop of over 1 inch might require a mod to that.
2) The stock shocks are considered by many to be too soft for the current springs. If the Eibachs are quite stiff, you could consider better shocks. Koni now has shocks for the TL.
Good luck - let us know how you made out.

PS If you don't have a 6MT condsider changing the sway bars - they are much stiffer on the 6MT versus the Auto)

GTFISH

Who is carrying the Koni shocks? Koni's website doesn't have them listed yet.

danno

I went with Comptech. I was one of the originals who lowered when Comptech came out.

Ordered the camber kit, but was told by the installing dealer they would send the camber kit back to Comptech, not needed after alignment.

The ride is firmer than stock, but got used to it quick.

Being its a lease, installing shocks is over my head to justify the extra cost.

Never once have I hit the aero kit spoiler in the front. A couple of times only the underneath air dam.

Handling is greatly improved.

XjoEnX

iTrader: (2)

hey danno, how long have you had the springs on? any signs of camber wear? i had comptech springs on my integra (1inch drop) and noticed camber wear after 6 months. i'm considering the comptech springs for my tl but do not want to worry about the same issue as i had with the integra

pabound

pabound

Danno -

Are you running with the stock rims? With 255's?

AND, where did you get the comptech's?

Thank you!

danno

Had them on since Feb. No camber issue so far. I even have the 255s on and everthing`s fine..........for now.

lakeman

GTFISH, I posted about a week ago that I contacted Koni and they emailed this response:

"We actually have shocks out now for it. The part numbers you will need
are
Front: 8041 1322 L&R Sport
Rear: 8041 1329 Sport"

Don't have any other info or who is carrying them, but Tirerack might be a good start.

VTEC=happiness

Like Danno, I have the comptechs. The drop is subtle in that I have not had to change my driving habits much, and the ride is still quite comfortable, but even though it is subtle, it made a huge visual difference. I went with Comptechs because the spring rating is so similar to stock and because comptech only makes parts for Honda/Acuras, so they are very specialized. Also, no need for camber kits.

I am running stock 17s right now, but will be updating to 19s pretty soon, and will be running a 245 tire. I do not expect any rubbing issues due to the drop

GTFISH

Lakeman,
Thanks for the info. I appreciate you posting that.

prophet_RENAMED

most people here are looking for a 1 inch drop from stock. I'm just wondering why not wait for the ASPEC suspension to be sold seperately? Doesn't the ASPEC stuff drop you 1 inch as well + has matching shocks (having matching rates is very desirable) for around 500-600? You can already buy the aspec stuff off of ebay, won't be long until a dealer will be able to sell ASPEC parts to non-aspec owners.

VTEC=happiness

The Aspec suspension is only .5" from what I understand

cM3go

maybe, but it does look like an inch, when standing infront of an A-spec at the dealer, it looks considerably lower than my TL

cM3go

what about H & R springs, they say they will yield a 1.7 - 2.0 drop

also TEIN is developing springs/coilovers for our cars

prophet_RENAMED

the problem with lowering a car is that you should match the rates between the springs and the shocks. I have tein's coilovers on my current car and although its neat to adjust the ride height as well as the dampening, you almost NEVER do it more than once since it's a bitch to adjust (the rear ones unless you cut up your plastic..) and you will need to get an alignment each time (when you drop the height).

After checking out the ASPEC suspension, I think that is the best solution for most people. The drop is PERFECT on stock 17's or 18's and rides comfy along with the benifits of the handling. Check out the TSX forums, every single one of those guys that dropped more than 1'' had HUGE camber problems in the rear and a bit on the front. So not only do you have to get springs, you'll need camber kits, and shocks.

Just some things to think about before dropping your car...

bamunc

With the drop have you had a full car load, as in 4 to 5 people in the car, and was there any rubbing with the 1 inch drop. Thank you for your comments and help!!!