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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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so this thread is to find out about the ride quality of both springs and issues or noise vs stock plz enlighten me i already know that there is a difference in height but im more concerned about the ride quality etc. thanks.
Old Jul 2, 2011 | 11:38 PM
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My S-Tech's are better on small bumps while driving slow vs. stock. High speed driving is fine until you hit a bumpy road. Then it is borderline miserable. I was I-16 in Ga. heading towards Savannah. The road was older concrete reinforced with steel, it was poured in sections. I don't know the specific term for that type of road but I hated every inch of that interstate.
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Originally Posted by Blackedout011TC
My S-Tech's are better on small bumps while driving slow vs. stock. High speed driving is fine until you hit a bumpy road. Then it is borderline miserable. I was I-16 in Ga. heading towards Savannah. The road was older concrete reinforced with steel, it was poured in sections. I don't know the specific term for that type of road but I hated every inch of that interstate.
So is it a bouncy ride on uneven pavement or is it just constant vibration?
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 03:57 AM
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The ride is just a bit stiffer, it doesn't give you the Honda bounce.
I have had my S techs for a few months now and it feels good on daily driving, but I agree some constant bumpy roads will make you cringe slightly.

I am sure the ride between the h tech and s tech is not too different. The difference in drop to me, is noticeable. Just not on paper.
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Not constant bouncy but you feel every imperfection without a doubt. I am begining to wonder if I did not cut my bump stops enough. I cut them per Figure A on the destructions.
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Don't get me wrong I love the drop of s.techs but now I'm leaning more towards the h. Techs but I'm wati g for someone with h. Techs to post a review.
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Check out Mighty P's build, I know he's rockin the H-tech's.

I basically had to cut the bump-stops in half.
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Will s techs rub much on the 2011 tc with 19 inch rims?
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H-techs ride like stock for normal driving (I would actually prefer a stiffer ride) and slightly stiffer in corners. Drop is noticeable compared to stock but not so much someone would immediately assume you've dropped your car when they see it. Reminds me of the ride height BMWs have. Very sporty but not slammed, just the way I like it.
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Originally Posted by beatdocta
Will s techs rub much on the 2011 tc with 19 inch rims?
Won't rub at all unless you go insanely wide (265+) or increase the overall diameter. I believe 2tCornot2tC is running 255/35R19s without rubbing.
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