Anyone lowered on springs, come inside!
#21
I rocked the Hotchkis since February 2009. It was never low enough. Great springs, I really like them. But to get where I wanted to go, I had to get KSport coilovers. The coilovers are much nicer than factory struts, shock, and lowering springs.
I've installed over 4 sets of DF210's and everyone's happy with as low as they are. But I'm still acting like William Shatner on the Priceline commercials: go lower.
I've installed over 4 sets of DF210's and everyone's happy with as low as they are. But I'm still acting like William Shatner on the Priceline commercials: go lower.
#22
#24
I would go lower than higher. Its a pain sometimes but once you learn to deal its way better. I have friends on raceland coilovers and they finally convinced me to buy them over Basics. If you're willing to spend the money I hear BC coilovers are great($999). If its just for DD people say Racelands/Rokkors will be more than fine and they only cost $320 w/ 2 year warranty. Then you can adjust higher or lower.
#27
im lowered on nf210 and wish i had gone lower. ive had them on my car for about 7 months now and they are really comfortable. but since i had the itch to go lower i decided on coilovers since i knew i might want to go lower again if i got another set of springs.
#28
scionpro.com is coming out with their coilovers and are still taking orders for the xb2. theyre a little less than 700 right now for the introductory price.
#30
Tein H-Tech, stock shocks. In dire need to go lower so I'm saving up for coilovers lol.
Edit: Overall, these springs are perfect for every day driving. Not too low and not too high for the every day driver. No rubbing and barely any scrapes (with a lip kit that is, if you don't have a kit, I doubt you would scrape at all).
#32
From the suspension compilation thread.
The H-Techs are .1 inch lower in the front and .4 inch lower in the rear. The ride quality is very comfortable too.
Tanabe NF210 1.0/1.7 2.6/2.6 Progressive
Tein H-Tech 1.1/2.1 2.9/3.8 Progressive
Tein H-Tech 1.1/2.1 2.9/3.8 Progressive
#34
Bump for hotchkis....Installed mine about 2 weeks ago and LOVE them. Completely changed the handling characteristics of the car (in a good way). I have be careful here in ky (lots of ENORMOUS bumps/driveways), but you learn to go one wheel at a time. Once you figure that out, no scrapes. I will be installing the hotchkis swaybars this weekend to have a nice, flat suspension under load :D
Edit: About a 1-11/2 finger gap all around.
Edit: About a 1-11/2 finger gap all around.
#35
Tanabe NF's
For driving around New York roads, I'm glad I went with the mild drop, but for shows, I wish I went lower! I might look into coilovers, but not until next year.
For driving around New York roads, I'm glad I went with the mild drop, but for shows, I wish I went lower! I might look into coilovers, but not until next year.
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#38
Anyone out there have the Hotchkis TVS stage one kit? The with one the springs and Sways...
I wanted to see the ride hight before I purchace the set. I just got some 18"s so now I need a drop to make it look good.
Also, Some sites state the drop a 1 3/8 front and 1 5/8 rear and others 1 3/8 front and 2 1/4 rear... Any idea which is the truth (I'm tending to go with the 2.25 rear drop as it's from the Hotchkis site itself)?
I wanted to see the ride hight before I purchace the set. I just got some 18"s so now I need a drop to make it look good.
Also, Some sites state the drop a 1 3/8 front and 1 5/8 rear and others 1 3/8 front and 2 1/4 rear... Any idea which is the truth (I'm tending to go with the 2.25 rear drop as it's from the Hotchkis site itself)?
#39
Anyone out there have the Hotchkis TVS stage one kit? The with one the springs and Sways...
I wanted to see the ride hight before I purchace the set. I just got some 18"s so now I need a drop to make it look good.
Also, Some sites state the drop a 1 3/8 front and 1 5/8 rear and others 1 3/8 front and 2 1/4 rear... Any idea which is the truth (I'm tending to go with the 2.25 rear drop as it's from the Hotchkis site itself)?
I wanted to see the ride hight before I purchace the set. I just got some 18"s so now I need a drop to make it look good.
Also, Some sites state the drop a 1 3/8 front and 1 5/8 rear and others 1 3/8 front and 2 1/4 rear... Any idea which is the truth (I'm tending to go with the 2.25 rear drop as it's from the Hotchkis site itself)?