No.Rice Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Curious if anyone is sitting on Tein H Techs.... I am thinking about them for a minimal drop. If you do, I'd love to see pics and hear your thoughts on ride quality and what not. Maybe check out your whip in person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete1122 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 +1 These are my springs of choice and would love to see some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmrider Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Had H-Techs on Bilstein's, pics were with 3/8" shim but changed to 1/2" later on. Favorite aftermarket springs, low(er) drop but much better handling thus the "H" ( "S" is show not sport, more drop ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.Rice Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Had H-Techs on Bilstein's, pics were with 3/8" shim but changed to 1/2" later on. Favorite aftermarket springs, low(er) drop but much better handling thus the "H" ( "S" is show not sport, more drop ). Why did you have the shim in there? Is it nessecary? I wonder if the wagon's ass will sag with those springs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teknik Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 What size wheels are you running in the pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I'm running H-Techs and stock struts on my wagon. Wheels are 18x8 w/ 48 mm offset IIRC. No shims whatsoever. I won a photoshoot at a charity auction and haven't received my versions of the web prints so I only have a link to the pictures: http://www.mariomasitti.com/photoshoot-proofs/richards-legacy-gt Characteristics edit: Make no mistake, the ride will be much stiffer than stock, but the car will feel far more in control. This is evidenced especially at higher speeds (75+) where cross winds are frequent. I’ve never bottomed out in the 3+ years I’ve been running them and I’ve had well over 800lbs of people in the car on some occasions. Also, I’m running 225/40/18 tires and they’ve never rubbed. I’m very happy with the springs and the look, personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWD Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Rich - I miss mine already!! Beautiful car bro........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Thanks, bro-ham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmrider Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Why did you have the shim in there? Is it nessecary? I wonder if the wagon's ass will sag with those springs?Check the Bilstein install threads, Cliff Note version is the fronts go up slightly and the rears drop compared to the stock KYB stuff. The 1/2" shim made it level F-R. Handling was great, in fact I ran a few auto-x events and did not see the need to update sways or endlinks. Would use them again in a heartbeat. Rims are stock 04 STI BBS, 17x7.5 and tires were Eagle GT 225/45-17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I'm running H-Techs and stock springs on my wagon. I am such an idiot. H-Techs and stock struts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.Rice Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 I am such an idiot. H-Techs and stock struts.... we all figured that is what you meant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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