H&R Sport spring vs Tein S. Tech Spring?
02-20-2008, 05:58 PM
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H&R Sport spring vs Tein S. Tech Spring?
Which springs goes better for tokico blue strut/shocks? H&R Sport spring or Tein S. Tech Spring?
02-20-2008, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by enigmaos
about the same. just different drop and spring rates.
What is a spring rate? and what does it do to the spring?
02-20-2008, 07:03 PM
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What is a spring rate? and what does it do to the spring?
Spring Rate is the amount of weight needed to compress a spring a certain . Springs are rated in LB/in (in metric system kg/mm), or specifically, how many pounds of weight are required to depress the spring by one inch. To convert LB/in to kg/mm international, you must divide divide figure by 56.
Consider you have 2 springs having different spring rates: One with 345 g/mm and the other with 480 g/mm. So what does it mean?
It means the 1st spring will compress 1 mm if you put a load of 345 grams, while the 2nd one will not. The 2nd one will need a 480 g. load to compress 1 mm. According to this, we can say that the 2nd spring is harder than the 1st one, or we can state that:
Springs that have a low Spring Rate are soft, while springs that have a high Spring Rate are stiffer.
Consider you have 2 springs having different spring rates: One with 345 g/mm and the other with 480 g/mm. So what does it mean?
It means the 1st spring will compress 1 mm if you put a load of 345 grams, while the 2nd one will not. The 2nd one will need a 480 g. load to compress 1 mm. According to this, we can say that the 2nd spring is harder than the 1st one, or we can state that:
Springs that have a low Spring Rate are soft, while springs that have a high Spring Rate are stiffer.
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Tein Stechs have more drop then H&R sports.
02-21-2008, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by enigmaos
also, it's a good idea to upgrade your shocks/struts if the drop is extreme.
02-21-2008, 05:05 PM
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the stock shocks will work but will wear out sooner with lowering springs compared to stock springs.
if the stock shocks are used/old with high mileage, then they will wear out sooner with lowering springs.
if the stock shocks are fairly new with low mileage, then they will last for a while, but not as long as with stock springs.
I don't have any experience with Tokico shocks, so I can't comment on that though there are some members running tokicos with lower springs.
it seems H&R sports are more popular then Tein Stechs due to the moderate drop. Tein STechs are 1.5"-2". H&R sports are 1.3"F/1.4"R.
if the stock shocks are used/old with high mileage, then they will wear out sooner with lowering springs.
if the stock shocks are fairly new with low mileage, then they will last for a while, but not as long as with stock springs.
I don't have any experience with Tokico shocks, so I can't comment on that though there are some members running tokicos with lower springs.
it seems H&R sports are more popular then Tein Stechs due to the moderate drop. Tein STechs are 1.5"-2". H&R sports are 1.3"F/1.4"R.
02-21-2008, 10:34 PM
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the stock shocks will work but will wear out sooner with lowering springs compared to stock springs.
if the stock shocks are used/old with high mileage, then they will wear out sooner with lowering springs.
if the stock shocks are fairly new with low mileage, then they will last for a while, but not as long as with stock springs.
I don't have any experience with Tokico shocks, so I can't comment on that though there are some members running tokicos with lower springs.
it seems H&R sports are more popular then Tein Stechs due to the moderate drop. Tein STechs are 1.5"-2". H&R sports are 1.3"F/1.4"R.
if the stock shocks are used/old with high mileage, then they will wear out sooner with lowering springs.
if the stock shocks are fairly new with low mileage, then they will last for a while, but not as long as with stock springs.
I don't have any experience with Tokico shocks, so I can't comment on that though there are some members running tokicos with lower springs.
it seems H&R sports are more popular then Tein Stechs due to the moderate drop. Tein STechs are 1.5"-2". H&R sports are 1.3"F/1.4"R.
02-22-2008, 01:56 PM
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serously just save your money and get apec suspension or tien basic coilovers
but thanks for the advice.
02-22-2008, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul_2007S
After googled, I still can't seem to find Tein S techs for TL-s no where. Do you guys have any suggestions?
ebay has stechs also.
02-22-2008, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by enigmaos
the stock shocks will work but will wear out sooner with lowering springs compared to stock springs.
if the stock shocks are used/old with high mileage, then they will wear out sooner with lowering springs.
if the stock shocks are fairly new with low mileage, then they will last for a while, but not as long as with stock springs.
I don't have any experience with Tokico shocks, so I can't comment on that though there are some members running tokicos with lower springs.
it seems H&R sports are more popular then Tein Stechs due to the moderate drop. Tein STechs are 1.5"-2". H&R sports are 1.3"F/1.4"R.
if the stock shocks are used/old with high mileage, then they will wear out sooner with lowering springs.
if the stock shocks are fairly new with low mileage, then they will last for a while, but not as long as with stock springs.
I don't have any experience with Tokico shocks, so I can't comment on that though there are some members running tokicos with lower springs.
it seems H&R sports are more popular then Tein Stechs due to the moderate drop. Tein STechs are 1.5"-2". H&R sports are 1.3"F/1.4"R.
02-22-2008, 04:41 PM
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Just dropped my car with the stock struts and the H&R sport springs. After two weeks the car has settled. Here are the results. The car rides great and is not to harsh. I am sitting on 18 inch Ronjons. Kind of gives an idea of just how much of a drop you get.
02-22-2008, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mmade22
Just dropped my car with the stock struts and the H&R sport springs. After two weeks the car has settled. Here are the results. The car rides great and is not to harsh. I am sitting on 18 inch Ronjons. Kind of gives an idea of just how much of a drop you get.
very nice. the drop looks even now.
02-22-2008, 07:57 PM
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Give Mike a shoot out to see what he has for you. http://www.acuratlparts.com
02-22-2008, 08:12 PM
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Give Mike a shoot out to see what he has for you. http://www.acuratlparts.com
02-22-2008, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by aznbo187
Hey John, they look a lot better now! Not quiet to perfection, but a few months later and a few Koni yellow's later I think it would be 110%.
02-22-2008, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by aznbo187
Hey John, they look a lot better now! Not quiet to perfection, but a few months later and a few Koni yellow's later I think it would be 110%.
hey mike. Can i get an quote for Tein S. Tech Springs. please and thank you
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