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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 02:13 AM
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Default skunk2 vs. tein vs. h&r race

Hey, guys I am in dire need of a drop on my tc. I am looking at purchasing springs since i dont have money for coilovers i am looking at buying springs.

my options are:
skunk2
tein s techs
h&r race

I will try to get on the track every once in a while and do some autocross.
I have seen that the stechs are only a little bit harder than stock and softer than most other springs, but offer the biggest drop.

Does anyone know the spring rates on the skunk2's and the H&R races?

Out of all of these what would you guys recommend. I will be doing some autox when I have time and want a nice drop since I am on stock rims.
Old Mar 17, 2009 | 02:34 AM
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If you want better performance, you're going too low. You'd want to go in the TRD, H&R Sport range. Going too low will mess up the geometry of the suspension.
Old Mar 17, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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well im only going to be autox every now and then so i don't think it would really matter.
Old Mar 17, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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i didn't even know skunk made springs for us
Old Mar 17, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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skunk springs are like 2" all the way around maybe more. stechs are too low for autox. but for looks and such id go with stechs
Old Mar 17, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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not looking into hotchkis or trd?
Old Mar 18, 2009 | 03:02 AM
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or even h-tech?
Old Mar 18, 2009 | 03:12 AM
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no because those are too high for stock rims..
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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for those with the h&r race, how is the ride quality?
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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you hotchkis is too high? then stechs should be your choice
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Tein S Tech are a subtle drop, not too agressive and don't stag too much over time. If you need them, we have them on the shelf ready to ship as well.
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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i think im going to go with the h&r's
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