08AcuraTL3

Searched a ton and figured out that I want either H&R sports on Tein H Tech lowering springs. I was debating getting A-Spec suspension, but I feel like it might be a waste since I only want it for the purpose of a drop, and its still not really the height I want. Only problem now is that I am scared to mess up my stock shocks with the springs. Seems that race springs would be a no becasue they will mess them up, but sport springs may be okay.

So anyone with either H&R sports or tein h tech...

1) How many miles have you had them on your car?
2) What condition are your shocks in?
3) How is the ride compared to stock?
4) Any rubbing (what size rims)?

Feel free to post pics of your drop...

Thanks guys.

Edit: I have 54k miles on my car right now.

rptls08

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id save up more and go with coilovers... they are worth the extra money

08AcuraTL3

figured I would hear this a lot, but I dont want to. either a-spec suspension or springs

The Machine

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Springs will give you more of a drop than the A-spec suspension. So if you don't want save for coilovers then get springs. I haven't had springs on this car, but people that have added them without some kind of better shock combo, usually hate the ride quality. But by the time you buy springs and different shocks on the car, you may have well just bought the coilovers. Springs themselves usually give the car a very stiff ride charateristic.

Bearcat94

H&R sports.

4+ years, ~52,000 miles.
Stock Shocks are fine.
Ride similar to stock.
Stock wheels.


Search for pics of my car and multiple posts with my opinion on H&R spings.

08AcuraTL3

Yea, as of now I did not plan on buying shocks. If I did, then I prob would just go with coilovers. Only thing is I could never afford that right now, so was looking for a quick way for a drop.

Yea Ive seen pics of your drop and it made me want H&R sport springs, your car looks great.

08AcuraTL3

When I see people like CLtotheTL32 with tein s techs on stock shocks with over 100k miles, it makes me wonder how anyones shocks could ever go bad with springs? Crazy

beyond 1000

I have an 08 myself and I have ordered H&R Sports Springs but I also ordered Koni Yellows to install at the same time with 20mm spacers in back and 5mm in front (want a staggered look).

Read Steven Bell's info as he stated. He answered a few of my questions as well. I will install the whole slop next week and let you know my findings. I do drive the car on the highway so I will be setting the Koni's to their softest setting, which by a few forumers and the speedshop told me that they will still be stiffer than stock at that setting.

The stock shocks will probably wear out faster when lowering springs are installed. I don't know how they will wear out with Sports Springs but with Race Springs they will be toast sooner than later.

powerflow

Certain coilovers can be stiff as well. Some designs I see have short spring OAL, and I suppose the springs must be pretty stiff if there's not much spring length. I had H&R coilovers, which rode awesome, but I honestly had my fill of a stiff susp on a DD. Also my H&R rear shocks started to squeak constantly. I recently changed to Koni Yellow Sports set at the lowest perch (-20mm), with H Tech springs. My 3G sits low enough, and rides much smoother than the coilovers. And, now I have adjustable dampers. Overall the car feels a little more stiff than OEM susp, but still comfy.

08AcuraTL3

Thanks guys. Can anyone explain CLtotheTL32's shocks lasting so long with race springs lolll

CLtotheTL32

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Pure luck

paperboy42190

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^lucky...

Otacon

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If you only want looks then go with coilovers.

jonmizu

Realistically good roads! Or good pothole/epic bump in the road dodger me car had eibach drop springs on it when I bought it and I am not 100% positive but I'm almost positive that the rears are blown

08AcuraTL3

thanks guys

Italiano

Coilovers Man......http://www.flickr.com/photos/83727240@N03/7848640678/

KJ TL-S

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Tein S Techs


Had em, oh, about 30 miles
27,500 miles on stock shocks
So far, can't tell a difference in ride quality
Upgraded to the ebony A-specs at the same time on 245/40/18 tires and rolled the rear fenders

CLtotheTL32

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KJ that looks SO sexy

KJ TL-S

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Had some good inspiration to go off of

CLtotheTL32

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Steven Bell

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H&R Sports Springs-installed almost a year ago with OEM shocks. No rubbing issues. I've even got spacers on mine-still no rubbing issues.










TL3-if you want a stiffer ride, go with coilovers. If you're happy with your ride, save yourself a LOT of money and get the H&R's.

08AcuraTL3

That is the exact drop I want, those tein s techs seem perfect, just like cltothetl's car


Hey man, I also really love this height. Its def a noticeable drop, but not the point where its too low and really stresses the shocks. I def dont want a stiffer ride, I like how it is now. Thats the reason I figured I would just go with sorings. def dont feel like spending like $900. Thanks a lot for the reply.

And alos, how many miles on your car?

GeeteeDan

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H&R race springs and installed new shocks

No rubbing issues yet and have 20mm spacers in the rear

08AcuraTL3

your car also looks sick damn I really need springs. these H&R race springs basically look like the tein s tech. another option.

anyone know the differences between the tein and h&r, if there are any?

powerflow

Either brand is an excellent choice.

One thing I like about Tein, is they add silencer rubber on the rear springs. The 3G rear springs have the silencers in OEM form. Some coil springs, on certain set-ups will make 'clank' noise where the coils touch when near fully compressed (hitting a large bump, etc).

Here's a pic of my 3G on H Tech springs/Koni sport shocks on lower perch (-20mm).

08AcuraTL3

thanks a lot man. your car looks great. those 07-08 rims look awesome

Steven Bell

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I've only got 63,000 miles on my Type S.


But be careful. There are H&R Sports Springs and H&R Race Springs. The race springs will slam your car, not drop it tastefully.

08AcuraTL3

thanks. i have 54k miles right now. yes I understand about race vs sport. i would prefer race for the fact that I like the drop a little more, but I think sports would be more ideal in terms of my shocks.

Italiano

All those Pics?..And thats all u say...

08AcuraTL3

what you talkin about?

Italiano

Coilovers,Get no love in this thread...lolhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/83727240@N03/7854342246/

08AcuraTL3

lmao, your car is ridic. but I tried to somehow scroll past because it looks too good, and I dont wanna spend that much money on coils haa

ill trade you my stock setup for your coils, plus some cash on your end?

Italiano

Coils are so worth it...Better ride quality,even when this low...Come to the Darkside my friend...

CLtotheTL32

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Chris you love whoring out your car don't you

KJ TL-S

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That damn car is sinister looking...looks sweet.

Steven Bell

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In that case, you might consider coilovers.

The bottom line for me was this.....

Coilovers cost a lot of money, which I didn't want to pay. That's why I waited so long to drop my Type S.

When I saw the cost of the springs at ~$245, it was a slam dunk.

Plus, the other factor is this-if you are not happy with the ride your current springs give you, coilovers are a great option. That's because you can adjust the stiffness of the ride.

I was happy with the ride of my Type S, I just wanted a simple drop. So the Sports Springs made perfect sense for me.

Consider stiffness of your ride, adjustability and cost....you'll get your answer very simply.

08AcuraTL3

I am perfectly fine with the stiffness of my ride right now, I do not care about adjustability, I do care about cost, which is why I want springs. I just simply want a drop for the purpose of making the car look better. But my only concern is will I blow my shocks. And the answer seems to be that it is basically 50/50.

Italiano

TNX MAN...

Steven Bell

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I've had mine on for a while now with the OEM springs-no issues at all.

08AcuraTL3

Good to hear, thanks a lot for all your replies. I have not really heard any stories of people blowing their shocks (im sure it has happened), which is a good thing. I only hear of people saying how long their shocks are lasting without problems.