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Discussion in 'Stop, Drop & Roll' started by zcorolla, May 28, 2008.

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    zcorolla New Member

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    h-techs

    are they any 8th gen corollas here that is on tein h-techs. if so, any pics? i'm tired of the car being kind of low, plus i need to pass RECON and my car will not pass with the S-techs and safety check is coming up soon.....lmk what you guys got
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    MovieSTAR i hurd u liek?

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    possibly loking to sell your stechs? xD

    iirc h-techs on the 8th gen are relatively stock height with a stiffer spring rate...let me dig around i know i have a picture...
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    http://www.trdsparks.com/displayparts.php?Mdl_dtl=154&Part_cat=11&parts_id=1989

    On sale from a Toyota Dealership!

    ONE WEEK ORDER TIME
    TEIN S.Tech Springs are an excellent step towards suspension tuning. They offer approximately a satisfying drop for a more aggressive appearance and increased road holding capability. Designed to be used with OEM or OEM replacement shocks. Each application is road tested in North America for the proper balance between performance and comfort.

    Spring Rate Ride Height
    Front Rear Front Rear
    lbs/in lbs/in inch inch
    3.2/179 2.5/140 -1.9 -1.4

    S.Tech Additional Features:

    Chrome Vanadium SAE9254V Construction
    Progressive Spring Rate Design
    Includes Silencer Rubber on certain applications
    Green Powder Coat Finish
    Developed to be used in conjunction with OEM or OEM replacement dampers


    H-Tech

    Spring Rate Ride Height
    Front Rear Front Rear
    lbs/in lbs/in inch inch
    2.7/151 2.3/129 -1.3 -0.8

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    MovieSTAR i hurd u liek?

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    you can get s-techs on ebay for like 192....

    i couldnt find a picture but i think im gonna buy h-techs =]
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    i cant tell the difference from a stock height corolla and one with h-techs if anything maybe i tiny bit in the front
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    just get H&R springs yo.
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    GSE21tuner Formerly rollatuner110. Representing AZLexus.club

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    I wanted to go with lowering springs, but they just don't go low enough for my preferences. LOL
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    MovieSTAR i hurd u liek?

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    rollatuner you have those obx coils right?
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    GSE21tuner Formerly rollatuner110. Representing AZLexus.club

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    Yeah. They're alright, but I wish I would've saved up and gotten real coilovers. The OBX Gravitations are comparable to Ground Controls. I'm not the only one who thinks so either. :) And much cheaper too.
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    MovieSTAR i hurd u liek?

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    interesting...i might get h&rs....i remember you saying those ground controls on stock struts suck...
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    GSE21tuner Formerly rollatuner110. Representing AZLexus.club

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    Stock struts suck period. LOL
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    hey what type would be the best qaulity lowering spring? via safety and realiability? would i have to buy stocks absorber for it too?
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    TEIN is the one of the top of my head. Yes.
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    MovieSTAR i hurd u liek?

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    i wanna blow out my stockers =] lol


    tein....or h&r


    someone help me decide...
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    but will i need shock absorbers for the strut too? do you know how much in totall would it cost to buy it and get it done at the mechanic or manually by myself
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    You can do it yourself. Just rent a spring compressor.
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    Most of the popular lowering springs suck as far as ride quality is concerned. Eibach, HR, Tein (especially the S-techs). All too low and soft. Get these only for looks. You will hit your bumpstops often.
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    GSE21tuner Formerly rollatuner110. Representing AZLexus.club

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    Just save up and buy real coilovers.
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    so would coilovers be better as in terms of adjustable, softer ride and less bumper scratching?

    *hey guys would a 14" wheels with 185/60/14 would that lower the car a bit? i'm currently sitting on 195/65/14
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    just get h&r springs, whiteline rear sways and superpro bushings for the front sways and call it a day till ur rims and tires
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    MovieSTAR i hurd u liek?

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    coilovers would give you more bumper scratching because you are lower to the ground...and your tires would lower it about...half a centimeter? lol idk about that....
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    You're bumper scratching is just something you'll have to live with. That's the cost for having ground effects. The ride of the coilovers depends on the dampeners and valving for them. They are adjustable, but to a point.
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    dont go h-tech, its kinda stupid
    s-tech is better cuz then its cheaper and its lower, even though the ride isnt very comfortable, but if you want to go low, stay to s-techs

    however, since u dont want to go low...mind as well stay to stock
    h-techs makes almost no difference, its not worth it
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    I would definitely do Vogtland.
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    MovieSTAR i hurd u liek?

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    im definatley doing them.
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    Coilovers being soft? LOL :D They do offer lots of adjustment options depending on what brand you go with.

    Whether you scrape or not depends on the stance of your car.
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    lol, guys i wanna drop my front more than my rear, any help?
    a lot of em are the same all the way around or more in the rear compared to the front
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    Get coil over sleeves. You won't find spring kits that just the front considerable more than the rear.

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