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Old 08-04-2021, 11:20 AM
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I need to lower my TLX Aspec about an inch...

Has anyone made springs for this yet? I was going to go with BC Racing coilovers, but I talked to Coilover Depot yesterday-they said you lose your driver modes with coils. So I'm back to considering springs instead.
Old 08-04-2021, 10:09 PM
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Eibach, H&R and Swift is coming soon. I was suppose to be there tester for Eibach and Swift but bailed out due to timing. So I had someone on the FB group are doing R&D. ETA on Eibach and Swift is 5-6 months away.
I ordered BC as well as I needed for SEMA

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So what was the suggestion...1" drop for coilovers is overkill...I'd wait for the springs or cut a half coil off the stocks.
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Depend on your budget. I wanted to get springs but it’s due to the pandemic so that is why everything are on delay. Only reason I jump in on BC because I have my wheels and tires in my friend shop waiting to install, hence need it for SEMA. So the wait time on BC is 6-8 weeks. Once either Eibach or H&R is out, I will sell the BC and get springs. But yes if you on a budget I’ll get springs. Or if I were you keep calling Eibach or H&R. The more inquiries they gets the faster they will speed up production
Old 08-05-2021, 12:37 PM
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LOL...I meant Stevie B...not you but I appreciate the explanation
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Old 08-11-2021, 02:09 PM
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I ordered the BC DS series. 6-8 weeks wait. Only reason I ordered the coils is because there are no springs available anytime soon.
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Old 09-20-2021, 10:38 AM
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Anyone seen any sports springs/lowering springs yet?
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What was Mike Chan's recommendation?
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
What was Mike Chan's recommendation?
I believe he used BC coilovers for the A-Spec featured on the channel. For some TLX owners this is a suitable option but not for those who want to retain their active dampeners.
Old 09-21-2021, 06:30 AM
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@caLiTLX yes sir, he sure did. I watched him put them in
I was alluding to a phone call Steven had with him about what he suggested to do.


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If you have an A-Spec, you don't have adaptive dampers (same as with the RDX). The drive modes won't change anything in the suspension.
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Old 09-27-2021, 07:13 PM
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^^^ Yea, but there is no need to spend $1,035 when I don't care about adjustability of the shocks. I just want an inch lower.....
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3 options:
1) cut your springs
2) do it right and get coilovers and sit the car perfectly while also being able to adjust the ride firmness
3) leave it alone.

$1000 isn't a lot for a quality drop.
And if 1000 seems like a lot then you don't care that much about doing it in which case leave it alone.
and if you're hellbent on the 1 inch drop and can't stomach the cost then cut a half coil off the springs and be done with it.
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Cutting the springs just for the looks is arguably worse than what the herrafrush/stance crew does to their cars. At least in their case, there's no "right" way to do it without sacrificing ride quality and handling. Wheras to achieve a one inch drop, there is most definitely a right way to do it that doesn't make the car drive worse.
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Cutting 5" off a dead coil that isn't responsible for anything but spacing doesn't adversely change much but looks.
Ask me how I know.
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Old 01-18-2022, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Has anyone made springs for this yet? I was going to go with BC Racing coilovers, but I talked to Coilover Depot yesterday-they said you lose your driver modes with coils. So I'm back to considering springs instead.
i thought only the type s had the active dampers ...& the a-spec did not?
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Originally Posted by djjoe
i thought only the type s had the active dampers ...& the a-spec did not?
A Spec don't but Advance Model do. I think you need to add some kind of resistor to retain the Drive Mode if you have the Adaptive Sus. Kinda of like the CTR

Something like this below. A Cancellation Kit




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Old 01-20-2022, 10:24 PM
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I think all that will do is trick the computer into not putting into safe mode killing the ability to change drive modes...
I don't think it will actually retain the characteristics of active dampening and the changes that occur from actually switching modes.
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