S-Tech VS H-Tech VS Pro-Kit???

[gar_lei]

Hello everyone

I'm looking to lower my Mazda3 HB soon and want to get different opinions from everyone about these 3 models of springs.

H-Tech
S-Tech
Pro Kits

I live in Montreal, so we have fairly more snow here then Toronto... I'm a lil worried about S-Tech being too low for winter....
Any first hand experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks a lot!!!!

[Fuman]

plenty of threads on this...

[Darkfrosty7]

if your worried about winter time then get adjustable coilovers cost a crap load more but worth it, especially in canada. cheers

[aris]

If i were you i go with pro-kits since the drop is not drastic...That's what i playing on using next spring when i lower my car.

[-RJ3-]

From what a member told me, Racing beat is another spring that should be listed. its not much of a noticeable drop like pro kits, but its a stiffer spring with good cornering.

so if you sacrifice looks for handling, Racing beat is the way to go.

[3GFX]

This should be a big help in deciding between spring rates and how much they lower the car.

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=106175.0

[Donutz]

This should be a big help in deciding between spring rates and how much they lower the car.

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=106175.0

And this: clicky (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/search.php) :)

[gar_lei]

thanks~
I've seen those threads already.

I'm mostly interested to know if S-Tech would rub in heavy snow winter.
If it doesn't the other 2 won't for sure~

[p-o-g-i]

If you're really worried about the winters, put the investment in and go with coilovers. But if you're limiting your search to the above mentioned.... h-tech, prokits, or racing beat are the way to go.

[Mz3-2266]

I have Tein S-Tech's and haven't had any problems in the winter. Just as long as you have some good winters you should be OK.

Mz3-2266

[notoriousb]

The reason winter is an issue is having your bumper falling off trying to trudge through the snow.

I have the S-techs, and I have a lip. I'm always trying to stay away from unplowed areas cuz of this. I feel the pain when I see the snow being plowed by my lip.

Unless you have a lip... DONT WORRY ABOUT IT!!!

[Donutz]

Just take the lip off. I take mine off as soon as winter hits. (It's going back on the car this Saturday).

[notoriousb]

lol

I can't take it off cuz my shop literally glued it on and screwed it... cuz last time when it was jus screwed on .. it flew right off one day while i was on the highway.

[mazdathree]

I think pro-kits is your best bet!

[MAZDA Kitten]

I have Tein S-Tech's and haven't had any problems in the winter. Just as long as you have some good winters you should be OK.

Mz3-2266

+1

I'm in the same boat. S-Techs for the last 4 years (4 WINTERS!) No issues. Just rock winter tires. Plenty of lowered cars driving around in the winter

[gar_lei]

Is the S-Tech Stiffer then H-Tech?

Any rubbing when u go through speed bumps?


Thanks a lot~!

[p-o-g-i]

Is the S-Tech Stiffer then H-Tech?

Any rubbing when u go through speed bumps?


Thanks a lot~!

S-Tech's will be stiffer the H-Tech's. H- Tech's are more of a milder drop between the 2, and offer as close to OEM feel as possible.

I know with my H- Tech's, I'll rub the speed bumps in my complex if i don't go over them on an angle. I think Flipdaddy, philo5gx, fonz, and RJ3 can vouch for that :chuckle

[gar_lei]

S-Tech's will be stiffer the H-Tech's. H- Tech's are more of a milder drop between the 2, and offer as close to OEM feel as possible.

I know with my H- Tech's, I'll rub the speed bumps in my complex if i don't go over them on an angle. I think Flipdaddy, philo5gx, fonz, and RJ3 can vouch for that :chuckle

I see~
If H-Tech rubs on speed bumps then i can't even imagine the S-Tech...

Comfort would be a great addition too, but I don't want it to be softer then OEM for sure.

[Thrizzl3]

S-Tech's will be stiffer the H-Tech's. H- Tech's are more of a milder drop between the 2, and offer as close to OEM feel as possible.

I know with my H- Tech's, I'll rub the speed bumps in my complex if i don't go over them on an angle. I think Flipdaddy, philo5gx, fonz, and RJ3 can vouch for that :chuckle

yes p-o-g-i that long speed bump and thats like 3ft long:chuckle i recommened h-techs for a beginner drop..then if you dont like it then you can move to s-techs

[KenYork]

Apex.. pretty much the same drop as prokits but our sponsor garage16 has em on sale for $200.

[Darkfrosty7]

lol

I can't take it off cuz my shop literally glued it on and screwed it... cuz last time when it was jus screwed on .. it flew right off one day while i was on the highway.

double sided tape and bolts lol