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Old 09-20-11, 11:28 AM
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Ok so i'm waiting for the 19" CV3s to come out before i lower my car so i can do it all at once but i'm still undecided as far as springs. My main concern is that i want to keep the awesome lexus ride quality, and the next would be the drop of course. I've been reading that the Tein H-techs give an almost "better than stock" ride quality, with pretty much zero drawbacks. Are there any other springs that are comparable? I know a lot of people swear by S-techs...etc... but theres no way that a spring that drops close to 2 inches gives the same ride quality as a spring that drops about an inch or so. Of course I would like to drop to be lower than what the H-tech offers, but i do not want to give up the ride quality at all. Oh yeah, I have zero money for coilovers so they are out. I'll be done after CV3s, and springs after everything else i've done.

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Would like the same info also.
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I really liked the eibach 250 springs I had on my car. Drop is 1.4" front and 1.0" rear. They are a little stiffer than stock but nothing harsh, definatly a good spring to consider for overall looks and comfort.

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I also have eibach 250 springs on 19" and the ride is similar to stock--not stiff at all. The drop is perfect for me.
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is the ride quality and different between the eibach 250/350 springs? and anyone have an opinion between h-techs and eibach
Old 09-20-11, 06:43 PM
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get S-tech! not bad at all and perfect drop!
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I have eibach 250's and I felt it get a bit stiffer than stock but nothing too bad. It feels much sportier as well. It really depends on what kind of roads you're gonna be traveling on.
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you want stock ride get BCR's in a custom load. The vendor circuitMS will hook you up
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i would think eibach pro kit would get the most comfy ride, but not sure.
planning to drop my 350 and undecided which way to go also.
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My opinion is solely based off the fact that I have H-Techs on my stock '95 Civic...but I love them. Just a little lower and rides the SAME and a little better in corners as stock. Do it!
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I saw a post of someone who find the H-tech softer dan Eibach, so I bought the H-tech instead of the Eibachs.

I can only say that the drop can be compared like going from 17"wheels > 18"wheels or running on low tire pressure vs normale tire pressure.
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i love my tanabe df210's,...ride seems better than stock to me!
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