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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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im thinking of getting some springs from tein. still dont know the difference from h techs and s techs. my friend just got his hotchkis springs on but havnt seen them yet. how much do hotchkis spings drop?
which should i get? and from where?
Old Nov 16, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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how much of a drop are u lookin for? i think this will help you

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=89766
its a list of some springs and how much they drop

since you're considerin the tein springs i think you should go look for some goldline springs that drops ya car 2 in.
Old Nov 16, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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thanks for the info now i can see all the springs for the tC and how much they drop except the prices. ill chek out the goldline.
Old Nov 16, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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just to let you know, i heard that the h techs are a little less of a drop and are for a more luxorious ride while the s techs are a little more of a drop and are designed for that appearance..so it depends what you're looking for. a better ride or the more dropped appearance.
Old Nov 16, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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right now im looking for looks and performance. nothing luxury.
Old Nov 17, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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how big is the gap when the s techs settle? and also for the h techs. anyone got close up pics?
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 01:46 AM
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well then the s techs would be better for what you're looking for. try going onto tCtunerz.com from there go to tC suspension then to springs and tein s and h techs are there with all the specs. hope that helps!! :D
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haha thanks for the info. I'll check it out
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if i get the s techs, how big will the gap be in the front and back? anyone got pics of
s techs on their rides?
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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Ive had my Hotchkis on for about 2 months, love the drop! these springs are the only springs i know that level out the car even! no rubbing, no scrapping YET! i was thinking of going s-techs but they were too much of a drop! Then i was thinking h-techs but i saw them and they looked like a TRD drop? Hotchkis were just right!
This pics was the day of the install

couple weeks later! Fills in the wheel gap just nice!

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lookin good
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i got another question.

how much would it cost to get it installed professionally?
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 10:52 PM
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depends? i got mine "PROFESSIONALY" installed for $100? my dealer wanted to charge $500 for labor <---
Call around in your area!
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 10:10 AM
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lol... go with some megan racings.. I know some guys in OC county that will install.. just pm me
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lol right now i live in san diego. have to update my profile . know anyone in san diego?
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so far the cheapest place i can find tein s tech springs:
http://www.optionimports.com/teslospfor2011.html

anyone got any better places i can buy mines from?
Old Nov 22, 2005 | 11:37 PM
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anyone?
Old Nov 24, 2005 | 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by B1uEsC1uEs
anyone?
YOU can buy S-Techs from us. Please PM me or email info@c2auto.com. I'll beat their price.
Old Nov 24, 2005 | 03:36 AM
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cheapest s techs so far: http://www.raceinspired.com/pc-1209-...c-2005-up.aspx
Old Nov 25, 2005 | 04:38 AM
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the hotchkis are nice. i probly should have gottent them with my gift card(s) from scion (mcgeorgeparts.com sells them and you can use the card with them (im pretty sure anyways)) i wish i thought more through cuz i could have gottent those springs for $44 lol



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