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Old 02-20-2012, 07:49 AM
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Modified? How so....
Lol, I cut a loop off them so they'd go lower...
 
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Old 02-20-2012, 09:58 AM
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I LIKE THE WAY THIS LOOKS MAN.. IF I WASNT TO HAVE MY STOCKIES I WILL DEF HAVE THOSE AS BACK UPS WHENEVER I WOULD NEED IT
 
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Old 02-20-2012, 11:22 AM
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Lol, I cut a loop off them so they'd go lower...
Cheater!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old 02-20-2012, 04:17 PM
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So I talked with my local shop today and told them I was interested in getting T1R spings. They talked with their distributor who said that they were dropping the line because people were having problems with springs breaking. With 61 pages on this thread I didn't know where to start. Has anyone had this issue with them?
Also, I noticed on the first post that H&R does not have a before and after. Does anyone have those pictures available?
I am looking for the stiffest lowering springs I can get that is why I wanted T1R's but if they break, I am not interested.
 
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Old 02-20-2012, 06:26 PM
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I have never seen anyone have issues with springs breaking on here. Dont go H&R, their springrates are only around 1.5k. Tein/T1r/Swift are around 2.5k. I had Teins and liked them. Many members say that swift springs give the best ride though, which I believe.
 
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Old 02-20-2012, 06:33 PM
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Swift are the only ones that will actually improve the car's dynamics. The rest randomly raise the spring rates and lower the car too drastically for the stock dampers.
 
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Old 02-20-2012, 07:55 PM
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Swifts FTW
 
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Old 02-20-2012, 07:56 PM
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Thanks for the info on H&R. I guess on the T1R springs I could only go on what I was told. I noticed that there isn't a before and after for Swift springs as well. Anyone have those picture comparisons?
 
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Old 02-20-2012, 08:00 PM
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Here's mine on swifts

 
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Old 02-21-2012, 12:45 AM
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I went with the H&R's. Although they aren't the stiffest springs, they're not as bad as people are making them out to be.

For the record, I had Swift springs on my Prelude, and they were great as well.

One thing people need to realize, is that you aren't really going to gain any huge improvements installing springs and using your stock shocks. If you're really looking to improve the suspension, pairing the springs with a good aftermarket shock is a must.

For me, it was all about looks, and getting the perfect drop. Since I daily my Fit, having a somewhat softer suspension isn't such a bad thing. Anyone that has ever daily driven a car with a stupid stiff setup knows how much it can suck after a while. Trust me, I know! Guess I'm just gettin old lol
 
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Old 02-21-2012, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by twotonezed
Thanks for the info on H&R. I guess on the T1R springs I could only go on what I was told. I noticed that there isn't a before and after for Swift springs as well. Anyone have those picture comparisons?

lol LIES! there are TONS of pictures with swifts. theres even a dedicated thread to the swifts.
 
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Old 02-21-2012, 07:07 AM
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Tanabe DF210s on 17x7 +42 and 205/40/17, camber bolts up front approx -2.25 camber in front, no rubbing





 
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Old 02-21-2012, 04:27 PM
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Hey !

here are just some random pics i found of my car. =] I'm dropped on the t1r-coil springs. currently saving up for some coilovers though !



 
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Old 02-21-2012, 04:29 PM
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digging your fit a lot jbyron !!!!!!
 
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Old 02-21-2012, 05:00 PM
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digging your fit a lot jbyron !!!!!!
thx! I love what you did with the front of yours, is that vinyl at the bottom?
 
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Old 02-21-2012, 05:56 PM
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daily wheels....

 
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Old 02-21-2012, 06:02 PM
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thx! I love what you did with the front of yours, is that vinyl at the bottom?
well my stupid self didn't think about the vinyl in the first place so i painted it. right when i finished i totally remembered that you can buy vinyl wraps and cut it yourself. stupid me. oh well, i plan on wrapping a wrap over the paint anyways.
 
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Old 02-21-2012, 06:03 PM
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daily wheels....

totally dig your freakin stance man, how coils or springs are you on ?
 
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Old 02-21-2012, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Pandahh
I've been waiting my whole life
your car is freakin FLASHY !!! COOOOLLL ! that was like the first thing i saw that caught my eye and was like WTF. did you paint that garage door lip ?!
 


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