Yebbey Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I've been reading about these springs all week and asking questions. Some people said they are progressive...what does that mean? Anyone with these springs experience tire rubbing when there is a lot of weight in the back? Overall impressions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 progressive springs mean that the further they compress, the harder it is to compress. This is as opposed to spring that has a constant rate of compression throughout the travel. They do this by changing thickness of the spring wire and overal spring diameter and probly some other patented stuff what this means to you is that the more laden the spring becomes, the more the spring pushes back. So the closer the tire comes to rubbing, the harder it is to get that last few milimeters before touching My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusDubya77 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 great springs...have 'em on my sedan :woowoo:check out the Diamond Gray Metallic Monster!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepFreeze2 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 +1:icon_bigg YA RLY!!! Home of +2500 useless posts!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebpda9 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 yeah,the easiest way to tell is a spring is progressive is look for space that varies between coils at the end of the spring. also there only 3-4 active coils in a spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yebbey Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 Thanks for hte responses....I'm understanding more and more everyday, but still dumb as crap on this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKLGT Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 i'll hopefully be ordering a set of them myself very very soon. they seem to be the best fit for my need to increase suspension handling without a huge drop due to winter and road conditions up here. Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Can't beat them for the price, i have the S-techs....(the same just a lil lower) they are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazzster Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Is it safe to assume the Tien or Sti springs will also fit on the 2.5i wagon/sedan? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iON Performance Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 fazzster - the springs will fit; however whether or not their design specifically for the application is a different story. Our line of sport spec springs are specifically designed for chassis, tranny and engine type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 the H-techs are also specifically made for the US Legacy GT. At least that is my understanding. For almost $250 less the H-techs are great. Smooth ride, good looks and better cornering for everyday driving. I don't take the car to the track so it works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebpda9 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 plus it's not like 200lbs really matter. i always drive with my 220 lbs dad in my car and there is no difference in handling, maybe only when the underpowered 170hp engine tries to accelerate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 plus it's not like 200lbs really matter. i always drive with my 220 lbs dad in my car and there is no difference in handling, maybe only when the underpowered 170hp engine tries to accelerate. so is it a good idea for long term use that a 2.5i get H-tech installed? i still thinking about it, back last year when i first got my car, my chubby friends jumped in and lowered the car at least an inch, when i came across a dip they would jump up and down hoping that i would scratch my bumper....thus very indecisive for the lowering springs... ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j255c Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 whats the difference of s and h techs? 06 TB EVO IX SE stock turbo monster subaru hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 H-Tech gives a drop about 1 inch and S-Tech dropes about 1.5 inches ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 did you guys change your struts with these? What struts did you change to? I heard that you will eventually break your current struts if you don't change them.-t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Still on the stock struts for me. All struts wear out eventually. Lowering hastens the process, but with the mild drop of the H-techs, I'm not anticipating it to happen any time soon. And by then there should be a decent selection of replacement ones out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepFreeze2 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 ^^What he said.^^ YA RLY!!! Home of +2500 useless posts!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I'm also thinking of getting the H-techs..... and running them with the stock struts. How much reduced will the strut life be? 1/2 the life? 3/4 the life? Anyone have a photo of a sedan with H-techs and stock struts? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airindia33 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I just got mine yesterday =), thought they would be green but they are like black, was this the case for everyone else here with the H-tech's. If these are the right ones I cant wait to get them on the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Mine were gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airindia33 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 ok good mine are like black and gold cant wait to install them thanks again TRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 anyone have S Techs? I'm getting them tomorrow and would like some info about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airindia33 Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Just installed the H-tech yesterday and plus 35% tint all the way around. the car is SEXY. I love the H-tech, install was easy, ride is great (almost stock) but ofcourse body roll has decreased and so has the wheel well. Need to point the HIDs higher =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProjectS15 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 you have my number just give me a call if u need help doing the install Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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