So long H-techs

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Feb 7, 2013 | 04:27 PM
  #1  
After about 8 months of being lowered on htechs in the front and stock rear, I couldnt take the skate board suspension anymore.

Ordered and had installed a set of tein cst coilovers. Couldnt justify 1500 more for v3's.

The ride is amazing. Doesnt corner like it used to, but my kidneys dont hurt when I get to work anymore. If your on the fence about coilovers or springs all I can say is do it!

Props to my friend, and cl member ihiryu for the install and getting the stance just right.
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Feb 7, 2013 | 04:32 PM
  #2  
pics or ban! I was thinking about getting coilovers too, but i ended up buying a watch instead...LOL
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Feb 7, 2013 | 04:37 PM
  #3  
just wondering how low they can go... are the sleeves all the way down?
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Feb 7, 2013 | 07:07 PM
  #4  
hmmmm.... I just picked up a set of Tein H-tech springs and was going to install just the fronts this weekend. Maybe not?
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Feb 7, 2013 | 07:45 PM
  #5  
The CSTs have a nice balance of sport and comfort. It's not as bone-jarring as with the stock suspension, especially those with '08 Fs, but it has enough comfort for long rides and can mask the bumps on the roads well. I don't track my F, so KWs were a bit excessive for my budget. Glad you're enjoying your ride even more. Do you remember what settings or clicks you chose for the time being (stiff vs. soft)?
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Feb 7, 2013 | 08:37 PM
  #6  
I don't think the 08 suspension is that bad ? I dunno.....I haven't sat in any other IS Fs for extended periods of time...maybe that's a good thing. Ignorance is bliss?
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Feb 7, 2013 | 10:24 PM
  #7  
I also don't think the 08 suspension is bad at all. I had a set of tein basic coils that came on one of my supras and F&/$ was that the biggest piece of s£}# coils I have ever rode on!! I replaced them with KW's damper set on 7 front and back and IMO the 08 F suspension still rides better.
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Feb 7, 2013 | 11:54 PM
  #8  
Quote: The CSTs have a nice balance of sport and comfort. It's not as bone-jarring as with the stock suspension, especially those with '08 Fs, but it has enough comfort for long rides and can mask the bumps on the roads well. I don't track my F, so KWs were a bit excessive for my budget. Glad you're enjoying your ride even more. Do you remember what settings or clicks you chose for the time being (stiff vs. soft)?
Good to hear positive feedback on the CST's. I've been looking at them but couldn't find any feedback. I also can't justify buying a set of KW's for a car that I don't plan to track and I only drive 3 days out of the week.
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Feb 8, 2013 | 04:33 AM
  #9  
This is my second set of tein coilovers. The first set were supra ha's on my sc400 and never had a problem for almost 4 years then sold the car. These cst's are set fully soft and the ride is great. This is my daily so giving up a lil performance for comfort wasnt a big deal for me, im not tracking this car...well not right now.

Ill post pics later
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Feb 9, 2013 | 01:04 AM
  #10  
The ride ain't bad but the rebound is ***** buster, literally! That said, after 35K miles, mine has settled down pretty much but the car doesn't feel tight and well planted.

Quote: I don't think the 08 suspension is that bad ? I dunno.....I haven't sat in any other IS Fs for extended periods of time...maybe that's a good thing. Ignorance is bliss?
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Feb 9, 2013 | 01:57 PM
  #11  
I am looking for a little more comfortable ride (2012 ISF).. will this these coilovers make it feels like an stock IS 350 - I really enjoy that ride.
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