Tein H-Tech vs S-Tech
04-25-2005, 06:05 AM
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Tein H-Tech vs S-Tech
I'm debating about both of these springs, and I'm torn on which to pick, can someone please tell me the pros and cons of each, and also the life expectancy of stock shocks with both the springs.
What, besides the drop amount, is the difference between H-tech and the S-tech? Would one perform better than the other? Is one made for racing while one is just for show/style?
Thanks in advance!
What, besides the drop amount, is the difference between H-tech and the S-tech? Would one perform better than the other? Is one made for racing while one is just for show/style?
Thanks in advance!
04-25-2005, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by reagulator
S-techs are stiffer then the H-techs. But there are stiffer springs availiable for the tC
04-25-2005, 04:50 PM
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The S-techs do not compress as easily when you turn as the h-techs do, so you get less body roll. When going over bumps, the H-techs in theory would have a smoother ride. Any bounce you would feel would be from the springs being reaallly stiff or bad shocks, which would not allow the shocks to absorb and slow down the movement to prevent the bounce. Our shocks are brand new and the drop that the s-techs or h-techs have is not too drastic so isn't too much of a problem. To sum it up, I have s-techs and i love them, the ride is stiff, but still really smooth. you jsut have to worry about curbs and large speed bumps and such
04-26-2005, 11:10 PM
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When TEIN springs settle, you will hardly notice the difference, they are a higher quality of spring.
Get the TEIN basic coilovers if you are looking for stiffening your ride for racing. Springs are only good for the street, and looking cool, no-matter what brand or how stiff they are.
Get the TEIN basic coilovers if you are looking for stiffening your ride for racing. Springs are only good for the street, and looking cool, no-matter what brand or how stiff they are.
04-27-2005, 03:03 AM
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i have the s tech aswell an dlove them probably the best springs i have installed in any of y cars...around corners these hold up i took a corner at 65 to see how it felt and no body roll at all feels smooth..the only thing i have noticed is my rear wheels have cambered out alittle lucky for me my bro is a bmw mechanic and he is fixing them 2morrow...but you do have to be careful of speed bumps and things but overall i recommend these springs...the stock shocks are ok but im getting the tein shocks just to have and be safe...
04-28-2005, 04:38 AM
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Installed tein s today.
Drove the car 2 hours with tein s and noticed the car brakes better, accelerates better, rides solid and not stiff or harsh. NO WORRIES. All around better ride. Never heard a complaint about tein s. I now want the tein ss coilovers. Don't be parenoid about upgrading you suspention. Not to low at all. Front to rear ratio drop is perfect. Tein s seems to be a good fit for the tc. 
04-28-2005, 04:41 AM
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One last question, with the S-techs, how long do you think my shocks will last before I'll need to buy new ones?
Take into account I already have 7,000 miles on them.
Take into account I already have 7,000 miles on them.
04-28-2005, 04:50 AM
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Its obvios the shocks are working harder to control the tein s springs. i would guess half the life they would normaly last with normal driving. Just in time to upgrade to the new shocks awaiting to be released to us. I think it depends on the roads you drive on.
