Sgt128

Before,



After,

Zelaya

iTrader: (1)

How long have you installed your new springs? It might go a bit lower.

Sgt128

I have only driven about 20 miles since I put them on. I really like where it sits now so I hope it doesn't go much lower if any.

Teddybear

what springs did you use?
looks a little raked, the front seem a bit lower than the rear.

purextc

That looks really good!

KarKraze

Looks sweet!!! i had my springs installed about 3 months ago and they haven't dropped by much since the initial install.

Curious as to which springs you used.

Limelight

I'm not Spanish, but that's muy caliente....

Mr Marco

Sgt128

They are the Tein HTech springs. Only $229 from Excelerate Performance. I think for the money it is a pretty good mod.

BuddyTL

Hey, Sgt. Your car looks great!

I was considering a similar setup. Did you end up replacing your shocks when you installed the H-Techs? Also, have you noticed any rubbing issues or anything else since the install?

Sgt128

I only have about 10k miles on my TL so I didn't replace the struts. There's been no rubbing or issues of any kind. I did have it alligned and the shop said the back was fine and the front was only off a little.

BuddyTL

Thanks. I forgot to ask... How's the ride compared to the stock springs? Softer, harder, about the same?

prepreludesh

I am also interested in this question as well because I don't think I am ready to shell out $800+ to get some Coilovers. This drop looks sufficient enough to be honest. It has just the look I'd be going for too. Too bad I have almost 60,000 miles on my OEM shocks because now I have to make the tough call to replace them if I'd get the springs or not.

DopeAcura

Looks really good man. I'm just really hesitant because I don't know if it will rub when I have people in the car.

wreak

I envy the look but I promised myself...but more importantly my wife that I wouldn't install any lowering kit on my TL.

Looks great keep us updated how the shocks hold up, I ran H-tech springs on my 2005 TSX oem shocks for a long while without issue.

Zelaya

iTrader: (1)

When my wife makes me promise I won't do anymore mods, I cross my fingers ........ I wish Acura would design a vehicle with less gap between the fender line and the tire like the C class but I think that's too mush to ask. Hopefully they will come strong with new redesign 5 gen TL

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Very nice, conservative drop. Maybe they'll settle a little bit more.

ROWDY621

Curious where and how much did it cost to install the springs? How long did it take liking the drop

KGB2011

How many inches was the drop do you think? And I would also like to know how the ride is. I may save up for coilovers...

karlito

I have a 2010 sh w/ 60k on it and I'm about to install tein s tech springs for a 1.5 in drop. I'll keep you posted on ride as I am also on OEM struts.

mekoz

prepreludesh

I imagine you'd save a substantial amount of money if you removed the springs yourself and brought them into a shop and told them just to install the springs onto the shocks.

If I ever get the wife to agree to letting me do this, that is what I would do because I need to pinch every penny of the build with her.

23109VC

get springs installed, pay cash, don't tell....

Sgt128

I was super hesitant because I didn't want to hurt the ride, but honestly I can't tell the difference in the ride from the oem springs. The drop has settled a little and I would say I wouldn't want to go any lower myself. They were super easy to install but if I had over 50k miles on my car I would go ahead and replace the struts.

i64X

Looks so much better.

meh

Perfect! Looks like a sport package type of drop.

Sgt128

Thanks guys. I was really concerned when I decided to do this but I have no regrets and couldn't be happier with how it turned out.

LTxArucAx60

iTrader: (9)

Nice drop!!

irischloealeck

Does this mod ruin the warranty?

Sgt128

That's a good question. I would think they would have to have some indication that whatever problem you are having is from the vehicle being lowered. Worst cae scenerio I put my stock springs back on and then they will probably fix the problem.

Kenstlshawd

iTrader: (2)

Only the part related to suspension.
Nice drop op.

irischloealeck

I will have to agree with you regarding the warranty.

Bear with me. Kindly link me to a DIY thread for lowering spring install.I lowered my 8th gen civic coupe before but would love to do as much research as I can for my 4g TL.
Thanks alot and all the best.

potmilkz

warranty wont be ruined if you bring it back to dealer with OEM parts on..

User Error

Sgt, Whats the wheel and tire size you're running there?

jammerz-TL

Nice drop, its conservative yet gives it an aggressive stance. Something I would do myself. Those wheels look great too.