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Old 06-15-2007, 04:01 AM
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Ive been researching both s-techs and h-techs deciding which i want. just wondering some other opinions on which improves handling better.
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Old 06-15-2007, 04:22 AM
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Naturally a lower ride will handle better, but neither will increase your handling by a ton as compared to a sway bar or coilovers, so between the two I would vote s techs.
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Lower does not always equal better though. From what others have found that have taken the time to measure and look, the tc is going to be good between 1.5 and 2 inches of drop. Closer to 1.5 should be better. Too low and you throw off the geometry and start dealing with overly high spring rates. It is a common misconception that slamming a car = good handling.
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h-techs for functionality and practicality... that's my choice of the two
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If you want adjustability then go with tein ss-p's. But dont waste your money on adjustable coilovers unless you really need the adjustment.
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no im just looking for a nice drop, that wll improve my handling to some degree for cornering, just wondering which will improve it better stechs or htechs
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