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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 05:35 AM
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Default Anyone with knowledge Tein H-Tech or Eibach Pro-kit lowering springs....

Seems like everyone fully recommends Eibach when I G-search, but does anyone have experience with the Tein H-Tech springs? I'd prefer the drop of the Tein because for my car its about 1.2" front and .8" rear which which even out the car versus 1" FR 1" Rear for the Eibachs (already have shocks to go with either I choose).

Just looking for a mild drop and I don't want coilovers.

thanks for any help/recommendations/reviews/etc.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 07:47 AM
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I have the H-Tech's on my Altima, It rides close to stock and handling definitely improved. You can't go wrong with the Tein's, today because a lot of my friends have them on all types of various cars and no one ever complains about them. I especially love the comfort sports on my friend's Acura RL.
Don't get me wrong either, Eibach has always been an industry leader, their suspensions goes thru a lot of R&D and they have the reputation to back up their products. If your only concern now is for aesthetics and appearance, call it a day and get the Teins. Even the S-Techs won't be that much lower, but definitely rougher ride.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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Eibach Pro-kit has trouble with the Infiniti FX applications. A lot of FX owners have Pro-kit and they snapped.
But people have luck with Eibach for other cars.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by rogzballz
I have the H-Tech's on my Altima, It rides close to stock and handling definitely improved. You can't go wrong with the Tein's, today because a lot of my friends have them on all types of various cars and no one ever complains about them. I especially love the comfort sports on my friend's Acura RL.
Don't get me wrong either, Eibach has always been an industry leader, their suspensions goes thru a lot of R&D and they have the reputation to back up their products. If your only concern now is for aesthetics and appearance, call it a day and get the Teins. Even the S-Techs won't be that much lower, but definitely rougher ride.
no issues with the H-techs slowly getting lower and lower as time goes on?
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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I had h techs on my old maxima. No issues
Go with whatever gives the most even drop. You don't want *** sag!
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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I had H techs on my new GS350 back in the day and I took them off and went with coil overs in less than 6 months because they barely dropped the car. Its a preference thing. At least with the H techs your tires will last. My LS is the first undropped car I have ever had and I am truly amazed at the difference in tire wear. I never had a set of tires last longer than 12 months.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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I had Tein's on my 2nd gen Gs400 and enjoyed then the ride was good for a lowered car
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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In my opinion from my experiences, all lowering springs are pretty much the same, just pick the one with the height you want.
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