Tein h-techs or hotchkis???
#1
Tein h-techs or hotchkis???
I've been doing lots of research around the forums and such but ultimately, I am torn between the h-tech and Hotchkis lowering springs....
I know all the specs and have seen some pictures of each, but I just want to know what other people think. and their arguments for each. Looks-wise, wheel space btwn fender and tire, ride comfort, etc.
I plan on upgrading my rims to 18's or 17's and am concerned about scraping and speedbumps and driveways, which is why i want to stay away from s-techs. It's my daily driver, so I'm more concerned with looks and comfort than performance. Also, as for price, i can get either of them for ~$210 shipped to Hawaii. So no need to consider price in the argument. I don't have any body/lip kit and will be running on stock struts for as long as they can last with no plans on upgrading anytime soon.
I know all the specs and have seen some pictures of each, but I just want to know what other people think. and their arguments for each. Looks-wise, wheel space btwn fender and tire, ride comfort, etc.
I plan on upgrading my rims to 18's or 17's and am concerned about scraping and speedbumps and driveways, which is why i want to stay away from s-techs. It's my daily driver, so I'm more concerned with looks and comfort than performance. Also, as for price, i can get either of them for ~$210 shipped to Hawaii. So no need to consider price in the argument. I don't have any body/lip kit and will be running on stock struts for as long as they can last with no plans on upgrading anytime soon.
Last edited by spiff; 09-02-2010 at 01:15 AM.
#2
I had the same problem about 9months ago, but finally made up my mind and went with H-techs. I'm very happy with my choice the rear could be a little lower but for daily driving its ok. Here are some pics i hope they help (btw wheels are 18")
Few h after install
1week after install
Few months after install
Few h after install
1week after install
Few months after install
#3
nice! that was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.
any comment on the ride quality compared to stock?
problems with speedbumps, driveways?
You got approximately the look I'm going for...
My question is, do average people know that u lowered your car with the h-techs? I am worried that when I tell my friends i got it lowered, they not going notice a difference.
btw What rims and tires are those?
any comment on the ride quality compared to stock?
problems with speedbumps, driveways?
You got approximately the look I'm going for...
My question is, do average people know that u lowered your car with the h-techs? I am worried that when I tell my friends i got it lowered, they not going notice a difference.
btw What rims and tires are those?
#5
Ride quality is very similar to stock, no problems with speed bumps or driveways (but Im always careful)
Non scion owners probably wont notice the drop, although if you had a lip kit they might
wheels are enkei ekm3 18x7.5 with a 45 offset.
tire 225/40
Non scion owners probably wont notice the drop, although if you had a lip kit they might
wheels are enkei ekm3 18x7.5 with a 45 offset.
tire 225/40
#6
i have h-techs also,i love them,not to high not to low,but as someone mention the rear could be a bit lower but its pretty decent,i scrape cause i have the lip but other then that its all good,ride quality is very good,a little but bumpy but nothing you cant live without102_2711.jpg?t=1283390453
#7
yea i have to say i have htechs with the full rs1 lip kit. and i love the ride height. with the lip kit its looks a little lower then it is. i was in the same boat as you when i first started looking at springs but, i finally decided on htechs. and ride quality is excellent feels stock. and rides great. but hotchkis is also a great brand. but i ahve always liked tein springs so i kinda lean more towards them. here is how mine looks with htechs.
#8
so i have 3 votes for h-techs...hmmm. it looks pretty good from that distance, but can't really tell how much wheel well space there is, and the rs1 lip kit definitely makes it seem lower.
any opinions on the hotchkis?
any opinions on the hotchkis?
#10
nice! that was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.
any comment on the ride quality compared to stock?
problems with speedbumps, driveways?
You got approximately the look I'm going for...
My question is, do average people know that u lowered your car with the h-techs? I am worried that when I tell my friends i got it lowered, they not going notice a difference.
btw What rims and tires are those?
any comment on the ride quality compared to stock?
problems with speedbumps, driveways?
You got approximately the look I'm going for...
My question is, do average people know that u lowered your car with the h-techs? I am worried that when I tell my friends i got it lowered, they not going notice a difference.
btw What rims and tires are those?
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