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I am torn between the S tech or H&R springs.. HELP!

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Old 05-03-09, 11:40 AM
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I just purchased a 07' IS250 SGM on Black, LOVE it BTW. I am looking to pick up some springs for it tomorrow and i am not sure on which to pick up. I am looking for a mild drop, nothin too aggressive.

I know the difference in the drop in not significant between the two springs but i am also looking for comfortability

Any feedback would be nice.

TienS tech H&R
Old 05-03-09, 02:47 PM
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I think H&R's have more 'aggressive' looking stance. The rear is a tad bit lower the Tein's and the front is more even.

If I had a chance to do my springs all over again, I would go w/ my first choice all over again! H&R's.
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H&R:
Front = 1.4 / Rear 1.3

Tein:
Front = 1.6 / Rear 1.2

I personally liked the Tein Springs. The front isn't going to be perfect with springs unless you have an over spec tire.

If you want the perfect drop and $$ isnt an issue go with coils.
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<<<< most CL members have s-tech just like mike ^^^^ oh his IS too...i have the s-tech since last year...simple drop and handles good...
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Thanks for the info guys, well appreciated.

I think i am going to go with the H&R's, I was told they have a smoother ride.

PICS coming sooon.

First week MODS - Window TINT (35%f/15%r), H&R Springs, Linea Corse Dyna? Polished? we'll see

Thanks again
Old 05-03-09, 09:56 PM
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Nice choice! I want H&R's as well .... but may go for sway bars first ... CANT DECIDE!!!

Cant wait for pics!
Old 05-04-09, 01:26 PM
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now i'm confused...everyone told me H&R were harsh/rough and tein were better for comfort...sigh...
Old 05-04-09, 01:31 PM
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H&R's are not harsh or rough - I had them on my IS350 and I LOVED them. Couldn't have been happier with a set of springs.

Javier
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i have the h&rs cause i liked the way javys drop looked. ride isnt bad at all. my girl hasn't complained so it cant be to bad. lol
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rode on the H&Rs before on my friend's car... i say it's close to stock... the teins may drop more on the rear.. but as passnu2 said... the fronts... haha.. good choice for H&R...
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H&R's coming tommorow.
Puttin em on Thursday with New Set of wheels!! WHOOOT WHOOOT!!
Thanks again guys!
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Originally Posted by redline201
i have the h&rs cause i liked the way javys drop looked. ride isnt bad at all. my girl hasn't complained so it cant be to bad. lol
Same reason im buying H&R when I get my springs (Hopefully this summer!)
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for those of you on S-techs or H&Rs with stock shocks, how are your shocks holding up? How many miles do you have on your car?
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