A small part of me is thinking about lowering.... just a bit lower, and from a search it seems the Tein H-tech gives the kind of drop I'd go for if I do it.

Early reviews seem to be overall positive with them, but now that it's been 1-2 years since then, I'm wondering if owners have any additional comments about them now? Sagging? Long-term ride changes? Premature shock or tire wear? It'll help me decide whether I should consider it further...

Thanks all...

 

Whaa?? Nobody? Color me surprised... from my earlier search it seems like there were a lot of F's on Tein Springs... Do they suck so badly that it's embarrassing to talk about? Or has everybody already switched to coilovers?

 

I've had mine on for a few months now (5 or so) and haven't noticed any abnormal tire wear, sagging or anything of the like. They feel just as strong as when I first put them on I'm having wheels and tires put on in the next few weeks so I'll let you know then how they feel as well as whether or not there is any abnormal wear.

 

im still loving mine and no abnormal wear that i can tell. ive had mine on for about 7 or 8 months.

 

Thanks for the info guys! Still debating whether or not I should lower... Some of my buddies say YES! and some say NO!... And if I do, whether to use just springs or fork out the dough for coilovers.... would look nice dropped just a biiit, tho. Honestly, a big part of me just wants to leave it alone. 10 years of dealing with all the little quirks of a modified car feels enough... or I'm getting old. lol

 

i've been on h-techs for over 2.5 years/30k miles...i got it aligned to spec 2 weeks after install and haven't had any issues. no sagging or abnormal tire wear...and i haven't noticed any change in ride quality.

 

I got teins on my F also... the way I see it,, Its cheap enough to take back out and back to stock if you really dis-like the new set-up.. springs and install and alignment is probably in the $500 range.. The car rides alot better with the new springs,, and seriously, its a 1 inch drop up front and .6 in the rear.. driveability is still very very good.. I dont even have a problem going up and down my driveway at all after the drop..

 

Why do you say that? Isn't it better than stock?

 

had mine 6 months or so. Love them

 

It is indeed better ride than stock, but most common perception is bumpier ride and harsher ride, but the funny thing is for the F its the exact opposite.

 

Ok you guys have pushed me towards the "to lower" side of the equation...

Where's the best/cheapest place to get them?

Thx again.

 

thats because they are for is250/is350's. They are compatable with the ISF. Same goes for ISF coilovers from other various companies.

 

so basically what you are saying is that with the springs the ride will improve, making it less harsh on your back?

 

yup,, wayyyy less harsh on your back

 

That would be what I'm looking for, since the roads where I live are not that great