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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 05:18 AM
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i'm bout to drop my car and in detroit....stupid move cuz of the rough roads but i need that stance ~ you know?
anyways i was gonna get TEIN cuz~ it seems to be the popular one...haha

i was wonderin if anyone know what the diff. between S-TECH and H-TECH...
and prices of you guys know......

WHICH ONE WOULD YOU GUYS RECOMMEND???
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 05:22 AM
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s-tech drops lower..
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 05:25 AM
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get s techs, i got mine for 135 shipped on ebay
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 05:29 AM
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 05:37 AM
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i recommend H-Techs...not too low, and ride better than stock
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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s-techs if you want no wheel gap... h-techs not too low... personal prefrence... both are good
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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i would go with s techs, h techs have the same drop as the trd springs.
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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Htech drop is lower than TRD.

I'd say play it safe with the H-techs.
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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I've had my H-techs for a couple months, handling has improved substantially (body roll eliminated) I played it safe with H-tech cause I wanna throw 18"s on at some point and not have any rubbing issues with S-techs being lower. I got springs and installation for $400 here in Cali. Get an alignment afterward too. Good luck and enjoy!
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by hansta
i'm bout to drop my car and in detroit....stupid move cuz of the rough roads but i need that stance ~ you know?
anyways i was gonna get TEIN cuz~ it seems to be the popular one...haha

i was wonderin if anyone know what the diff. between S-TECH and H-TECH...
and prices of you guys know......

WHICH ONE WOULD YOU GUYS RECOMMEND???
gotta love a question that has been asked and answered hundreds of times already.
You should try:
1. searching this forum
2. doing some research on the TEIN site itself
3. open up an ebay listing for H-TECH and S-TECH-- compare the two.
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BGSC
I've had my H-techs for a couple months, handling has improved substantially (body roll eliminated) I played it safe with H-tech cause I wanna throw 18"s on at some point and not have any rubbing issues with S-techs being lower. I got springs and installation for $400 here in Cali. Get an alignment afterward too. Good luck and enjoy!
what do you mean by alignment check?
and i never heard s-techs being rubbed with 18"s on it i did hear it once with some dood with19s, anyways i think i'm gonna go with h techs man, thanks alot
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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After your springs are installed, take your car to have an alignment done. This is highly recommended. Your installer should be able to point you in the right direction.
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 10:23 AM
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OH ait thanks!
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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dont align it right away make sure you wait about a week so your springs can settle in
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 01:06 AM
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ok here is the differnece between the 2 springs.

white (s.techs) FM (h.techs)
both have 18's but the fm has thicker tires.
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jonathan110987
ok here is the differnece between the 2 springs.

white (s.techs) FM (h.techs)
both have 18's but the fm has thicker tires.
what's the size of the tire on fm?
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 04:46 AM
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mine are 40 and his are 45( same thickness as stock 17's) only that he has 18's
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 04:55 AM
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SWEET THANKS!!!
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