Franken OEM suspensions?

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Old 01-15-2013 | 11:25 AM
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Franken OEM suspensions?

okay, first off, i know it's dumb, but my finances won't allow me to get a full coilover for my needs so...
(i probably shouldn't own a TL if that's the case huh)

i have a 2007 base TL, which is supposedly a few pounds lighter in the front end than 04-06.

right now i have type S MT suspension all around, and driver front side is sagging (looks kinda like i have A spec on that corner)

despite quite a few people using MT a spec on AT car and successfully lowering the whole front, i was unable to get that and now the passenger side sits higher than usual, while rears are at 26 1/4 ... a spec much...

so i was thinking, if i could mix & match the suspension with
front a spec (E1 & F1, for 07-08 3.2 cars)
rear type S (the stiffer stick shift version)
and either reduce rear camber with camber kit (tire wear, 95% interstate driving) or just do front 35psi, rear 40psi. to compensate for the understeer i might induce with front a spec.

i'm trying to keep rear type S suspensions because
1. i really cant' shell out another $300 for a full a spec kit, i'm getting compliance bushing done. my front caster & camber changes every single alignment
2. car sits at just over 26" with OEM height suspension (probably because of sound deadening), i don't wanna risk going any lower with A spec in the rears.
Old 01-15-2013 | 07:21 PM
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I'd save your money to do it right instead of throwing a bunch of random suspension parts hoping it will look how you want. In the end, you won't be 100% satisfied and you'll have to spend more in the future to get the look you want.

For a cheap, temporary fix I'd look into some used Tein springs and pair them with the Type S shocks. I have H-Techs and I'm satisfied with the drop... for now. It sits with a slight forward rake and about a 1 finger gap all around. Tein S-Techs are another great option if you want to go lower.
Old 01-15-2013 | 07:50 PM
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Good advice, I'd second that opinion
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