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I felt the difference in the ride immediately and the mild drop was just what my autoBox needed to take it a notch above stock without being to obvious but what a difference in the stance! I don't feel any less body roll but, they are I believe "softer" springs so I'm not expecting much in that area.

I've been riding on the H-Techs since Friday and should still see a little more settling, which I'm hoping isn't much more, but the ride quality is so much better. The road "noise" that used to come up through the steering wheel is now just like a whisper where before, it was like a chatter. The ride feel is definitely more like a sedan now than the origiinal econo-ride IMHO.

The install was expertly performed by Eric at StreetImage in Baldwin Hills, CA and his next recommendation we discussed would be upgrading the struts and shocks together. I told him that I only knew of TRD and Tokico doing set ups and he said he would look into it. Jeff and Eric are really nice and made took care of me really well. Two thimbs up and very high recommendations for this crew!

If you are lookiing to smooth out and get a plusher ride I don't think youcan go wrong with the H-Techs. Though they won't absorb the big ones they definitely make the rest of the road feel more even and take the shock out of the medium bumps. A slightly lower profile without going too low makes this an easy and affordable mod for the less concerned with being slammed.

 

Looks nice. The drop seems perfect. Those 15" Wheels you running?

 

Wow, thank you very much for the pictures, I was thinking about Tein H Springs with my stock wheels to improve the ride. Now this is the question Springs **or** Security System!!!

-nt

 

Thanks and Correctomundo. 15x7, ET35 rear 5mm wheel spacer and shim but thinking I could do a 10mm spacer on the rear and 5mm on the front.

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Thank you very much.
Difficult decision...don't skimp on security. I'd get a garage if I could I still use my old club from my old ride with the upgraded Scion Security...

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Does it make the ride bouncier?

 

Max2k, I was worried about this as well. I didn't want to be driving along and all of a sudden my car goes into convulsions after going over a paper cup in the road.

I'm proud and happy to say that the ride is NOT bouncy at all, it is steady and solid feeling at all times. Where originally hitting any type of bump would be jarring and hard, now the car reacts in a smooth absorbing type of effect and no more sharp, jarring or hard impact.

The H-Techs still have some settling to do. I was told it would vary with road conditions but, that in the next 1000 miles it should be at it's final settle. I'll probably go in for an alignment then, which is what Eric recommended to ensure proper tire wear and to adjust for the newly settled suspension. Recommended but, not required...

I'll update this thread as time goes by, up to that 1000 miles and alignment. If anyone has anymore questions, please ask and I'll try and respond informatively. This is a great mod and can be even less expensive than I paid by performing your own install (it didn't look hard---) with a great result in ride quality and appearance.

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i just installed my s-techs earlier in the evening and am very satisfied. the drop seems like more than 1.5 in but looks damn good except for my stockies. body roll has reduced and the ride seems smoother, ill post pics later this week after i install the header, intake, and exhaust.

 

Maybe I missed it, but what size tires are you running? And what was the actual drop of the H-techs? Looks great by the way!

 

very nice lookin! i love that.....in fact thats what im looking at getting now!



Tanabe may have just lost out

 

The nominal drop for H-Tech springs is 1.2 inches.

My own before and after pictures: http://wsoon.ipfox.com

Very comfy ride.

 

AL looks good.

I'm glad you were finally able to come to our shop for install.

 

Al,

Thanks for the write-up - you've inpired me to take the plunge. My birthday is on Sunday, my wife said I could either get a new table saw or springs for the box. I'm going to miss having a new table saw. :D

I guess I'll have to find that post that talks about installing the springs now. Not sure if I want to tackle it, or find a shop to perform the install.

Kevin

 

Sorry for the late replies...

Yo Bull...Thanks! I have 15X7 ET35 Work Nezart Spoke 2's with a pair of H&R Wheel Spacers and OneTon Garage Wheel Shims in the rear... :D

The advertised drop is 1.1 inch in the front and .9 inches in the back, which might get a little lower but I don't think much...here's hoping, in my case

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Thanks Sexyx! I don't think there is any way you could go wrong, the improvement is noticeable and until a better combo of shock/strut/sping, etc comes along it is a great treat. The look is awesome without feeling dropped, IMO.

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Thanks Jeff, I'm glad I could get over there! Great shop by the way...I will look forward to when I can come by again for any kind of help with getting a shock/strut combo upgrade...

StreetImage is highly recommended...

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Hey Kevin, thanks!
It really didn't look too hard and from the number of people that have done it themselve it's pretty much a no-brainer but, the deal at Jeff's shop was too good to pass up for me. Maybe you can get the springs and talk to some shops that want to do some Scion business, doesn't hurt to get business by word of mouth, so maybe someone could helpyou out that way...

This guy: http://www.aeiperformance.com/images...ng_install.htm has a pretty nice DIY...

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What size tires are running on those wheels?

 

Those are the stock tires...185/60/15 as I recall.

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I finally found this post, haha. But how is the ride? Still going O.K.? O got my Security System, and now an consentration on suspension.

-nt

 

Nathan ---
The ride is still improved compared to the stock springs, and is still quieter than it ever was on rough roads and at high speeds. I have scraped my exhaust a few times and with stock I never did, but that was only with a full boat of my fat ___ friends in the back seat after coming back from lunch on a deep drive way exit...:D !

And after the initial 1000 miles and a Dealer Service alignment the great look and handling are still the same, with no sign of uneven tread wear.

So, still big thumbs up for ride quality and improvement over stock with the occasional challenging steep driveway to remind me that I'm not riding stock. I think it is still one of the better/safer mods for the minimal cost and effort that anyone can do to thier box.

Did I also mention the look sooo very cool ?

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Your xB looks really good!

 

Thanks Jason! I've seen pictures of your xA before and think it is pretty nice looking, too! One of these days when I am down visiting my folks in Bonita I hope I get too see it in person! Happy New Year!

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