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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 02:56 AM
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Are there any lowering springs that won't lower the xB dramatically when 2 people get in the rear seats? One person gets in and my H Techs lower the car about a 1/2 inch...
It seems that these H Techs are kinda weak!
Sometimes I wanna just put the stock springs in the rear to avoid this problem!
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 04:46 AM
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There are a few brands that are built stiffer in the rear for that reason. I'm pretty sure the Road Magnets are, and there are some others too. Most make mention of big audio systems, as the boxes are HEAVY!
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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Honestly, look into the DF210s.

When I was on H.Techs, the sag in the rear was crazy.
I just took a 1k mile road trip with four people + luggage on the DF210s and they were just fine.

If you want, you can jump in my backseat and find out. They don't sag much at all.
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 01:50 AM
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^^^Hmmm, I might have to meet you somehwere and check your ride height. Thanks Ian!
Old Jul 20, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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That would be a great idea guys.
I rarely have rear seat passengers so the H Techs are perfect for my needs.
Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Yea, just lemme know.
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 06:53 AM
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Definitely not Teins.... had 2 grown adults in the back the other day and no poop the rear was tuckin rim.
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 01:00 AM
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^^^Glad to know it's just not my Teins saggin'!...
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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Now I want to load my back seat up with 2 bodies just see how it affects ride height. How far down does your rear go with the H Techs Emilio with 2 people riding in the back?
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My H.Techs tucked 15s in the rear with two people in back.

As a counter point, my DF210s tucked 15s only a little more with two people and a trunk full of luggage. They don't sag nearly as much.
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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That'll work then cause if I only carry people and nothing else it will be ok to drive around like that without rubbing. Thanks Ian.
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Road Magnet makes a great spring. When they first did applications for the Cavalier, it only took one person to try them, and review them. After that.... Anyone who was autocrossing was switching from Tein to Road Magnet. Just some food for thought.
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Now with gas prices I don't get to auto X near as much as I'd like to so the Teins are fine. Good to know tho so thanks.
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Originally Posted by stenger
Road Magnet makes a great spring. When they first did applications for the Cavalier, it only took one person to try them, and review them. After that.... Anyone who was autocrossing was switching from Tein to Road Magnet. Just some food for thought.
I saw them pre releae and never was that impressed....I stayed with the tenabes at the time
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