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Suspension combo

Discussion in 'Stop, Drop & Roll' started by Unique102, Mar 17, 2009.

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    Unique102 Well-Known Member

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    Suspension combo

    Ok, so I'm lowering the car in a few weeks. I can't afford coilovers so I was wondering what a good strut/spring combo is. I was thinking Tokico HPs with Sprint lowering springs (2in.) Is this a good setup, is 2in too much? I am looking for a rougher ride (I want to feel the road and gain as much performance I can without going to coilovers.) I'm on a budget so any moderately priced combos would work. Any contribution is appreciated.
    Unique102, Mar 17, 2009
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    cgreen38 Common sense, p

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    I've been on Tokico HPs with H&R Sport springs for almost 2 years now. Gave about a 1.7-1.8" drop and it's PERFECT. Great ride quality as well.
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    sounds good...i'm pretty much settled on Tokicos just not sure about springs. I've seen H&Rs advertised as 1.25in drop...you got about 1.75? Sounds good.
    Unique102, Mar 17, 2009
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    GSE21tuner Formerly rollatuner110. Representing AZLexus.club

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    I wouldn't go with Sprints. H&R's, Teins, and Vogtlands would be my choice of springs.
    GSE21tuner, Mar 18, 2009
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    mochatron New Member

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    Putting on Tokicos and Stechs anyday now. Just looking for a cheap place to install.
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    GSE21tuner Formerly rollatuner110. Representing AZLexus.club

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    Why not rent a spring compressor and do it yourself? Takes less than 1 hour.
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    rolla_7AFE hmong

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    that's true my HR are 1.25 drop..unless cgreen38 know of some other type, maybe its made for the trueno n levin model
    rolla_7AFE, Mar 18, 2009
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    MovieSTAR i hurd u liek?

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    H&R sport and H&R street are different. street has 1.25 all around, sport has 1.7 and 1.8

    EDIT: havent looked at their inventory for a while but i think they changed the names.

    http://www.hrsprings.com/products/springs/ when i was shopping for suspension they had hr sport and hr street springs, thats what i remember.
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    rollatuners right just do it your self, you dont even really need a spring compressor, i was able to take mine out without even a slight pop, and able to put the new springs on with a little body weight. Although dont take my word for it, i wont be help responsible if it shoots of and kills you :D
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    I want about a 2in drop so I'll check out those H&R sports

    update: everywhere I look, the H&R Sports are referenced as 1.25in. I really don't wanna do any less than 1.5 preferably closer to 2. I want a good product though and I'm just not finding it.
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    Most springs settle to a lower right height than they advertise anyways so you should be okay.
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    cgreen38 Common sense, p

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    I have the sports. It just settled out to about 1.6-1.7". Definitely more than I expected!
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    MovieSTAR i hurd u liek?

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    my vogtlands, advertised as 1.25, dropped me close to 2 inches.
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    shoots off and kills me wow...
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    Yeah, thats not a good idea. You need the spring compressor. I have a friend that didn't know better and the strut mount almost took his head off.
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    tein s-techs give the best drop
    93geoprizm, Mar 18, 2009
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    MovieSTAR i hurd u liek?

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    and worst performance.
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