rossv1

First off, I'm on my phone and it won't let me search so if there's already a thread on this can you just post the link?

I've got a Type S and was looking into getting some springs for it. I found some in the black market but the guys said that since they were from a base TL they wouldn't work with my Type S? I always thought that they were compatible. Does anyone have any solid info as to whether or not I can use his springs on my car?

Steven Bell

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My Type S has H&R Sports Springs, not the Race Springs. I think they will work, but the Race Springs will slam your car.

Bearcat94

They'll fit, but Type-S damping is quite a bit firmer than base PLUS the race spings are stiffer.

You'll probably have a harsh ride and you run a much higer risk of blowing out your shocks.

Is that worth the 'look'?

rossv1

Thanks guys, didn't know what the difference between the H&R Sport and Race springs were.

I saw some H&R Sport springs in the BM too. How do you like your Steven?

Bearcat94

H&R sport are a no brainer. I love mine and know SB loves his too.

Plus 3 1/2 years and 52,000+ miles on stock shocks so far.

rossv1

So the ride and everything is good with them?

And do you mind posting a picture or two of yours with the sport springs? I looked a your garage but the page goes blank as soon as I click the picture.

Bearcat94

^^

Other people have said that, but I went in some random garage and the pics worked fine.

Yea, the ride is similar to stock, but not as much 'slop'.

Check these threads:

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/finally-dropped-56k-go-coffee-633206/

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/look-what-came-mail-today-631732/

rossv1

Thanks for the links.

The drop is noticeable in person right? It might be the pictures but I can't really tell how much gap there is. ha

Bearcat94

It's definetly noticable.


Compare (Stock TL-S v My TL-S):

rossv1

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The other one is stock height? If so that's lower than I thought. Looks nice.


Now back to being a whore.

Steven Bell

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I love them, Ross. They were definitely the right option for my Type S.

beyond 1000

Hey Steven,

I see that you have 20mm spacers with the H&R Sports Springs. I think they lower the car 1.4 inches in the front and 1.3 inches in the rear. Do you have any issues in the rear with rubbing due to your spacers?

I am planning on adding 15mm in the rear and maintain stock rims and tires.

I appreciate your insight.

Thank you

Steven Bell

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^^^ Beyond, I've got 15's on the front and 20's on the back. I'm on OEM wheels and tires. Even with the H&R Sports Springs, I have absolutely no issues with rubbing!

O7acuraTL

Steve, I have a base 07 TL, if I go with these H&R springs my drop would be the same as the type s right? What is the gap in front & rear? Thanks.

Bearcat94

Yes, same amount of drop advertised - 1.4" F / 1.3" R.


A bit less than 1 finger gap in front and a bit more than 1 finger gap in the rear. Those are my fingers on my car, not Steven's fingers or Steven's car.

I don't go around fingering other guys cars.

paperboy42190

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what about other guy's girls?

Chad05TL

So, what kind of shocks are you all running with H&R? I think I just read you have stock shocks in that link you posted with pictures.

Slop is right. I have the aspec shocks and springs oem kit and I got a lot of vertical movement, lots of lean to the left and right and floaty feel when going down the highway. I gotta do something about it, its driving me crazy. I know multiple issues cause all that I mentioned.