Thinking about dropping my '06 TL. Not sure which one to get. Any advantages/disadvantages between both? Been reading up on suspension, but I still need more information on it.

 

If you are simply going the spring route how about some H&R Sport springs or H&R Race springs? They are comparable to the Tein's. I've noticed and you will too if you search that Tein's have more of a tendency to sag in the rear. Keep searching and you will find tons of useful information.

 

I'm going with H&R Sports. They have a better stance, and seem to get better reviews around here as opposed to the Teins.

 

I'll have to take a look at the H&R springs. I'm just looking for a drop like right above the tire. I'm riding on the stock 17s right now. How do they usually measure the tire gap?

 

H-Techs are estimate to give a ~1.2" drop while the S-Techs are estimated to give greater than a ~1.5" drop.

I've been on S-Techs for almost a year now with no problems. I'm dropped between 1.5" and 2" but I've never measured. I haven't experienced the sagging rear like Vigor66, instead the springs gave me a slightly raked look which I like; the front is just a tad lower than the rear. I can tell you that the Eibach Pro Kit, which I had on my car for one day, made the car look like it had a full diaper.

 

Love my H-Techs!
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/2006-tl-tein-h-tech-springs-799003/

 

From pics, the difference in drop isn't really noticeable between the H Tech and H&R Sports. I believe the H&R's supposedly give 1.4F/1.3R, maybe a little more after settling. The cars with S-Techs look noticeably lower all around. I'm guessing they give 1.75-2" after they settle.

 

I was thinking of actually going with the H&R Sport springs. Any thoughts on that?

 

Can't go wrong with that choice

 

^^I agree! I say that because I have them, and have been very happy with the ride. I also have Koni SP3's paired with them, so I cannot comment how they are on stock shocks, although I read many reviews saying they were very comfortable, while losing that horrible wheel gap. They do drop the front slightly more than the rear, but I like that slight difference (in favor of the front) being lower. Which also can be achieved with a non OEM, adjustable shock/coilover.

 

Got any pics?

 

I'm going to order the H&R sport springs tomorrow, and wait til maybe next month to order some new shocks.

 

lylen pictures of the sports when you get them!

 

Im running on S-TECHS on Puerto Rico that the streets are not in the best conditions.

I like how they feel and love the drop they gave me, It I would gone with the H Techs I would not be as happy that I am with the S techs.

They are a little stiffer, but I already knew that and I was expecting it.

S-TECHS

 

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/tein-s-tech-install-review-tl-ssssss-804926/