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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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RS-R Down/Ti2000 or Tein H-tech?

I am torn between the two. I'll be matching them with Tokico Illuminas. Here are the specs on both springs(Down and Ti2000 are the same - just different materials):

RS-R:

Estimated Front Drop - 20mm(0.8in)
Estimated Rear Drop - 15mm(0.6in)
Front Spring Rate - 6.24kg(349lbs)
Rear Spring Rate - 4.67kg(261lbs)

Tein H-tech:

Front Drop: 0.8 in
Rear Drop: 0.7
Front Spring Rate: 7kg(391lbs)
Rear Spring Rate: 5.2kg(291 lbs)

What do you think would be better choice? My car will be mostly daily driver with occasional track days - hence the reason why I'm going for a mild drop and spring rates.

Thanks in advance!
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Rookie84
I am torn between the two. I'll be matching them with Tokico Illuminas. Here are the specs on both springs(Down and Ti2000 are the same - just different materials):

RS-R:

Estimated Front Drop - 20mm(0.8in)
Estimated Rear Drop - 15mm(0.6in)
Front Spring Rate - 6.24kg(349lbs)
Rear Spring Rate - 4.67kg(261lbs)

Tein H-tech:

Front Drop: 0.8 in
Rear Drop: 0.7
Front Spring Rate: 7kg(391lbs)
Rear Spring Rate: 5.2kg(291 lbs)

What do you think would be better choice? My car will be mostly daily driver with occasional track days - hence the reason why I'm going for a mild drop and spring rates.

Thanks in advance!
You buy another set of illuminas?
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Yup. I'll be buying them soon. Tranny is all fixed and I can afford them now. I had to fix the tranny ASAP b/c my car is a daily... :p
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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I would recommend the RSR Down Springs over the H-Tech:

https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/pics-fd-rs%2Ar-downsprings-610594/
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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Yup. I'll be buying them soon. Tranny is all fixed and I can afford them now. I had to fix the tranny ASAP b/c my car is a daily... :p
I know

Fun. I have your old setup and some new s-techs just in case.

Why aren't you going with the pro kit from eibach?
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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Thanks Mahjik for the link. The overall stance looks GREAT.

neoamd, I don't like the uneven stance as it drops the front a lot more than the rear. So I'm going with different springs.
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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Thanks Mahjik for the link. The overall stance looks GREAT.

neoamd, I don't like the uneven stance as it drops the front a lot more than the rear. So I'm going with different springs.
Good to know. If I dont like the pro kit I'll throw the S-techs on.

My fenders will be rolled also.
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