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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 01:21 AM
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so, i got 18s, droppin my car next week. h techs or s techs? I already ordered a rear sway bar.I want an agressive look, but i dont want to ruin the quality of the ride toooo much, plus i still want good handling, the h techs are more expensive but that doesnt mean they are better... any suggestions or opinions would be nice. thanks.
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 01:26 AM
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stech :D
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 01:29 AM
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I'm on 18" Motegi FF7's, and I just Ordered some H-Techs.
S-Techs are too Low, even on Stockers, that's my Opinion though..



That's B Real45's tC on H-Techs and Stock Struts with 18's.
I think that's SO Sick.
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 01:35 AM
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:02 AM
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Look in my profile for stechs with 17s.

When I had 18s the tire was tucked up into the fenderwell maybe 1/4 inch. Looked sick.

But then again it's whatever you're into. I doubt you'll have any rubbing issues.
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:13 AM
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I have h-techs with 18s. Love the look. Would recommend H-techs
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:16 AM
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ive got 18's with stechs and rub like a ****. htechs coming soon
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Originally Posted by dave2610
ive got 18's with stechs and rub like a ****. htechs coming soon
Whats the offset on your 18s?
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:29 AM
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If you drop, you lose ride quality. If the springs are soft and do not feel much stiffer, then they are trash.

If you want it to handle its best, you need about a 1.4 inch drop and rates higher than the TRDs. Stechs are a horrible choice if you really care about handling. Htechs are better, but not that good either. Both drop too low and have too low of a spring rate for the drop as far as handling is concerned.
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Originally Posted by RCZDesigns
Originally Posted by dave2610
ive got 18's with stechs and rub like a ****. htechs coming soon
Whats the offset on your 18s?
18x7.5 40 offset
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 03:53 AM
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Stechs brah.
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by dave2610
Originally Posted by RCZDesigns
Originally Posted by dave2610
ive got 18's with stechs and rub like a ****. htechs coming soon
Whats the offset on your 18s?
18x7.5 40 offset
uhhh....and where exactly are you rubbing at?
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 05:16 AM
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http://www.therawr.com/Random/tC/pho...8/IMG_0869.jpg

h-tech's with 18x8+45

more pics here too: http://therawr.com/Random/tC/photoshoot-5-10-08/
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:05 AM
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had h-techs. and after a while wanted to go lower.. ended up getting s-techs and love it.

Old Feb 26, 2009 | 09:03 AM
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S-techs. Mine rode way much better than stock IMHO.
18x9.5 38 offset. 225/40/18. NO RUB unless you gun it on speed bumps.

heres for stock wheels too.
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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i went with h techs. Also a trd rear sway bar. getting installed right now, have pics up later
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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going the same route soon, let us know how you like it
Old Feb 27, 2009 | 06:03 AM
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get h techs because they provide a smooth ride when comboed with tokicos.....mine settled pretty low.....the heigh looks just the same as shinjitais



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