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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Default Tein S-techs or H-techs?

have a simple question. i dont really want to change any of the stock componets right now. so im trying to decide which to go with. i have heard that the h-techs can be used with all stock componets, but then heard you need to get new struts to use s-techs cause the s-techs will probolly blow the struts. just need some help thanks.
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Your answers are in this sticky:

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thanks wasnt thinking should have searched
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 01:41 AM
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just like the link ack posted, depends and no one knows. I just switched to s-tech today from one of my teammates aka Aciddrop. lookz great! for lookz..go for s-techs. performance? h-techs?
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Originally Posted by ack154
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 01:50 AM
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S techs are tight.
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 06:04 AM
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i have htech and want stechs now...... or air :D
Old Apr 27, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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in time you might have to change the shocks anyways on either ones
Old May 11, 2009 | 12:21 AM
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I would change the struts if i use springs that lower over 1" personally.
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to be honest im going to install them on stock componets right now. when they blow i will have to upgrades anyways so.
Old May 11, 2009 | 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Degooch
i have htech and want stechs now...... or air :D
lol nooo air..!

get coilovers haha,

i have htechs too i love them but i do want lower but i'm bad with curbs
Old May 11, 2009 | 01:33 AM
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dude if you want performance and looks go with htechs and get some after market shocks and you will have a nice look . the pic below is with htechs and trd shocks on 18" rims
Old May 11, 2009 | 01:36 AM
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ive got s tecs and love em
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i got s teachs and love it but im thinking on cutting a dead coil...and opinions?
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dpn"t
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Originally Posted by checho10
dpn"t
please
Old May 12, 2009 | 06:01 AM
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alright you pansies...is it that bad?
Old May 30, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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ok so one more simple question. as i know the stechs are actaully suppose to go lower. which one actually does lower the car less. mainly i have some pretty good sized speed bumps to go over and im curious to to which will be the best to go with. opionions needed thanks
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h-techs give the least drop of the two.
Old May 30, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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Stick with htechs you will be pleased i promise



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