PaRaGoNViCtiM

I did a search and didn't find anything. Since there is a S-Tech pic thread, I figured there should also be an H-Tech pic thread. Not even just H-Techs, show pics of your xB with a SLIGHT 1"-1.5" drop! I just ordered a the H-Techs, I'll post pics once I get them installed!

xA_Factor

Here ya go......H-Techs.

mattxb

Here is a pick from when I was riding on H-techs.



I am now on S-techs

killerbab

which do you like better? the H or the S techs? and where would be a good place to order some H techs

mattxb

Definetly the stechs. The h's were absolutely no good (in my opinion) in the handling department. A lot of body roll etc... The stechs tightened up the ride a bit and provided a slightly lower stance. between stock / h's and s's .... I didn't really notice a huge difference in handling bumps. Conering is where the difference was.

killerbab

well i am not an agressive driver, but am looking for something to give the car a better stance. i hate the 4x4 appearance.

mattxb

Typically, I am not an aggressive driver either, but its nice to be able to take those on/off ramps a little bit quicker.

The S-techs have such a better stance. The Htechs only leave you itching for more. its like a teaser. The S-techs are a happy medium between the trd/h-tech drop and any other 2in drop. I have not experienced a winter with the S-techs yet. We shall see how that goes.

I got mine from JCSPEED (i think thats the spelling). Cheap and fast shipping. He has a thread going in the sponsored sales section.

THE_DON

See my profile for pics of the Hotchkis Stage 1 setup. About 1.6" drop.

-THE DON

PaRaGoNViCtiM

Lookin' good! For you guys that have H-Techs, how are the roads in your area?

Bsbox

look at my profile if you want to see the TRD drop.

L4rry_B1rd

TRD, hours after being installed, on 18's:

xA_Factor

We've got nice roads around here. But I took the Box to places that didn't and the H-Tech's were quite smooth IMO.....especially if you throw a set of Monroe 5987 on the rear.

PaRaGoNViCtiM

^^^^Yea, I have the H-Techs and the rear 5987 Monroe's just sitting here. I put them up for sale in the classifieds, but after seeing all these pics, I'm thinking maybe I should just put them on!!
I'm nervous about installing them and barely noticing a difference.

xA_Factor

I promise, you'll notice a difference in the height. They'll settle to about 1.5 inches. You'll also give up no ride quality with the H-Techs and Monroes. In fact, since the H-Techs have a slightly progressive wind to them, they may actually improve the ride quality a bit. Plus, the Monroes help to eliminate a lot of the movement in the rear that the Box has.

However, lowering a car can be additive. After a few months with the H-techs, I wanted to go even lower, especially once we moved to our new house with a nice flat driveway. So, I ordered the S-Techs.

I went straight to the S-techs with my xA.

theomen21

s-techs+low profile tire = how's your ride quality?

xA_Factor

Well, the S-Techs will give a firm, taut ride. However, I'm used to lowered vehicles, so it's nothing harsh to me at all. But ride quality can be a subjective thing. What's rough to some may not be that bad to others. I have to say that the Monroe 5987's in the rear have made a big difference.

BTW, I've got a very conservative wheel/tire combo...16x7 with 205/50 Pirelli P-Zero Neros. So I don't lose much ride quality there.

Infamous425

ive driven an xB with the TRD springs/shocks. compared to my combo (df210s/monroes) its definitely noticeable difference. my suspension absorbs bumps better rides smoother and sits lower.

Blacklisted

[quote="xA_Factor"

However, lowering a car can be additive. After a few months with the H-techs, I wanted to go even lower, especially once we moved to our new house with a nice flat driveway. So, I ordered the S-Techs.

I went straight to the S-techs with my xA.[/quote]

thats so true
i had my h-techs on for 2 months and was itching the entire time to drop it more
now im on df-210s with monroes on the rear and couldnt be happier

Itgb

L4rry_B1rd

hey, i like that pic. something about it makes it very aesthetically pleasing, at least to me