Anyone with lowering springs.....
#1
Anyone with lowering springs.....
Searched a ton and figured out that I want either H&R sports on Tein H Tech lowering springs. I was debating getting A-Spec suspension, but I feel like it might be a waste since I only want it for the purpose of a drop, and its still not really the height I want. Only problem now is that I am scared to mess up my stock shocks with the springs. Seems that race springs would be a no becasue they will mess them up, but sport springs may be okay.
So anyone with either H&R sports or tein h tech...
1) How many miles have you had them on your car?
2) What condition are your shocks in?
3) How is the ride compared to stock?
4) Any rubbing (what size rims)?
Feel free to post pics of your drop...
Thanks guys.
Edit: I have 54k miles on my car right now.
So anyone with either H&R sports or tein h tech...
1) How many miles have you had them on your car?
2) What condition are your shocks in?
3) How is the ride compared to stock?
4) Any rubbing (what size rims)?
Feel free to post pics of your drop...
Thanks guys.
Edit: I have 54k miles on my car right now.
Last edited by 08AcuraTL3; 08-22-2012 at 09:10 PM.
#3
#4
Registered Member
iTrader: (8)
Springs will give you more of a drop than the A-spec suspension. So if you don't want save for coilovers then get springs. I haven't had springs on this car, but people that have added them without some kind of better shock combo, usually hate the ride quality. But by the time you buy springs and different shocks on the car, you may have well just bought the coilovers. Springs themselves usually give the car a very stiff ride charateristic.
#5
AZ Community Team
Join Date: May 2007
Location: N35°03'16.75", W 080°51'0.9"
Posts: 32,488
Received 7,770 Likes
on
4,341 Posts
H&R sports.
4+ years, ~52,000 miles.
Stock Shocks are fine.
Ride similar to stock.
Stock wheels.
Search for pics of my car and multiple posts with my opinion on H&R spings.
4+ years, ~52,000 miles.
Stock Shocks are fine.
Ride similar to stock.
Stock wheels.
Search for pics of my car and multiple posts with my opinion on H&R spings.
#6
Yea, as of now I did not plan on buying shocks. If I did, then I prob would just go with coilovers. Only thing is I could never afford that right now, so was looking for a quick way for a drop.
Yea Ive seen pics of your drop and it made me want H&R sport springs, your car looks great.
Springs will give you more of a drop than the A-spec suspension. So if you don't want save for coilovers then get springs. I haven't had springs on this car, but people that have added them without some kind of better shock combo, usually hate the ride quality. But by the time you buy springs and different shocks on the car, you may have well just bought the coilovers. Springs themselves usually give the car a very stiff ride charateristic.
The following users liked this post:
Bearcat94 (08-23-2012)
Trending Topics
#8
I have an 08 myself and I have ordered H&R Sports Springs but I also ordered Koni Yellows to install at the same time with 20mm spacers in back and 5mm in front (want a staggered look).
Read Steven Bell's info as he stated. He answered a few of my questions as well. I will install the whole slop next week and let you know my findings. I do drive the car on the highway so I will be setting the Koni's to their softest setting, which by a few forumers and the speedshop told me that they will still be stiffer than stock at that setting.
The stock shocks will probably wear out faster when lowering springs are installed. I don't know how they will wear out with Sports Springs but with Race Springs they will be toast sooner than later.
Read Steven Bell's info as he stated. He answered a few of my questions as well. I will install the whole slop next week and let you know my findings. I do drive the car on the highway so I will be setting the Koni's to their softest setting, which by a few forumers and the speedshop told me that they will still be stiffer than stock at that setting.
The stock shocks will probably wear out faster when lowering springs are installed. I don't know how they will wear out with Sports Springs but with Race Springs they will be toast sooner than later.
#9
Certain coilovers can be stiff as well. Some designs I see have short spring OAL, and I suppose the springs must be pretty stiff if there's not much spring length. I had H&R coilovers, which rode awesome, but I honestly had my fill of a stiff susp on a DD. Also my H&R rear shocks started to squeak constantly. I recently changed to Koni Yellow Sports set at the lowest perch (-20mm), with H Tech springs. My 3G sits low enough, and rides much smoother than the coilovers. And, now I have adjustable dampers. Overall the car feels a little more stiff than OEM susp, but still comfy.
#11
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
Pure luck
#14
Realistically good roads! Or good pothole/epic bump in the road dodger me car had eibach drop springs on it when I bought it and I am not 100% positive but I'm almost positive that the rears are blown
#17
Drifting
iTrader: (9)
Tein S Techs
Had em, oh, about 30 miles
27,500 miles on stock shocks
So far, can't tell a difference in ride quality
Upgraded to the ebony A-specs at the same time on 245/40/18 tires and rolled the rear fenders
Had em, oh, about 30 miles
27,500 miles on stock shocks
So far, can't tell a difference in ride quality
Upgraded to the ebony A-specs at the same time on 245/40/18 tires and rolled the rear fenders
#18
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
KJ that looks SO sexy
The following users liked this post:
CLtotheTL32 (08-24-2012)
#20
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
#21
Team Owner
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park, KS)
Posts: 36,545
Received 6,470 Likes
on
5,162 Posts
H&R Sports Springs-installed almost a year ago with OEM shocks. No rubbing issues. I've even got spacers on mine-still no rubbing issues.
TL3-if you want a stiffer ride, go with coilovers. If you're happy with your ride, save yourself a LOT of money and get the H&R's.
TL3-if you want a stiffer ride, go with coilovers. If you're happy with your ride, save yourself a LOT of money and get the H&R's.
The following users liked this post:
JD TL-S (04-08-2015)
#22
H&R Sports Springs-installed almost a year ago with OEM shocks. No rubbing issues. I've even got spacers on mine-still no rubbing issues.
TL3-if you want a stiffer ride, go with coilovers. If you're happy with your ride, save yourself a LOT of money and get the H&R's.
TL3-if you want a stiffer ride, go with coilovers. If you're happy with your ride, save yourself a LOT of money and get the H&R's.
And alos, how many miles on your car?
The following users liked this post:
Stanlez (10-22-2022)
The following users liked this post:
JD TL-S (04-08-2015)
#24
anyone know the differences between the tein and h&r, if there are any?
#25
One thing I like about Tein, is they add silencer rubber on the rear springs. The 3G rear springs have the silencers in OEM form. Some coil springs, on certain set-ups will make 'clank' noise where the coils touch when near fully compressed (hitting a large bump, etc).
Here's a pic of my 3G on H Tech springs/Koni sport shocks on lower perch (-20mm).
#26
Either brand is an excellent choice.
One thing I like about Tein, is they add silencer rubber on the rear springs. The 3G rear springs have the silencers in OEM form. Some coil springs, on certain set-ups will make 'clank' noise where the coils touch when near fully compressed (hitting a large bump, etc).
Here's a pic of my 3G on H Tech springs/Koni sport shocks on lower perch (-20mm).
One thing I like about Tein, is they add silencer rubber on the rear springs. The 3G rear springs have the silencers in OEM form. Some coil springs, on certain set-ups will make 'clank' noise where the coils touch when near fully compressed (hitting a large bump, etc).
Here's a pic of my 3G on H Tech springs/Koni sport shocks on lower perch (-20mm).
#27
Team Owner
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park, KS)
Posts: 36,545
Received 6,470 Likes
on
5,162 Posts
I've only got 63,000 miles on my Type S.
But be careful. There are H&R Sports Springs and H&R Race Springs. The race springs will slam your car, not drop it tastefully.
But be careful. There are H&R Sports Springs and H&R Race Springs. The race springs will slam your car, not drop it tastefully.
The following users liked this post:
JD TL-S (04-08-2015)
#28
thanks. i have 54k miles right now. yes I understand about race vs sport. i would prefer race for the fact that I like the drop a little more, but I think sports would be more ideal in terms of my shocks.
#32
lmao, your car is ridic. but I tried to somehow scroll past because it looks too good, and I dont wanna spend that much money on coils haa
ill trade you my stock setup for your coils, plus some cash on your end?
ill trade you my stock setup for your coils, plus some cash on your end?
Last edited by 08AcuraTL3; 08-26-2012 at 10:55 PM.
#34
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
Chris you love whoring out your car don't you
#36
Team Owner
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park, KS)
Posts: 36,545
Received 6,470 Likes
on
5,162 Posts
In that case, you might consider coilovers.
The bottom line for me was this.....
Coilovers cost a lot of money, which I didn't want to pay. That's why I waited so long to drop my Type S.
When I saw the cost of the springs at ~$245, it was a slam dunk.
Plus, the other factor is this-if you are not happy with the ride your current springs give you, coilovers are a great option. That's because you can adjust the stiffness of the ride.
I was happy with the ride of my Type S, I just wanted a simple drop. So the Sports Springs made perfect sense for me.
Consider stiffness of your ride, adjustability and cost....you'll get your answer very simply.
#37
In that case, you might consider coilovers.
The bottom line for me was this.....
Coilovers cost a lot of money, which I didn't want to pay. That's why I waited so long to drop my Type S.
When I saw the cost of the springs at ~$245, it was a slam dunk.
Plus, the other factor is this-if you are not happy with the ride your current springs give you, coilovers are a great option. That's because you can adjust the stiffness of the ride.
I was happy with the ride of my Type S, I just wanted a simple drop. So the Sports Springs made perfect sense for me.
Consider stiffness of your ride, adjustability and cost....you'll get your answer very simply.
The bottom line for me was this.....
Coilovers cost a lot of money, which I didn't want to pay. That's why I waited so long to drop my Type S.
When I saw the cost of the springs at ~$245, it was a slam dunk.
Plus, the other factor is this-if you are not happy with the ride your current springs give you, coilovers are a great option. That's because you can adjust the stiffness of the ride.
I was happy with the ride of my Type S, I just wanted a simple drop. So the Sports Springs made perfect sense for me.
Consider stiffness of your ride, adjustability and cost....you'll get your answer very simply.
#39
Team Owner
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park, KS)
Posts: 36,545
Received 6,470 Likes
on
5,162 Posts
I've had mine on for a while now with the OEM springs-no issues at all.
#40
Good to hear, thanks a lot for all your replies. I have not really heard any stories of people blowing their shocks (im sure it has happened), which is a good thing. I only hear of people saying how long their shocks are lasting without problems.