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Tein H Tech install

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Kittybufu, Feb 22, 2014.

  1. Kittybufu

    Kittybufu Junior Member

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    Contemplating purchasing and installing lowering springs on my 2011. Plan on going with the tein h techs; as a reputable company and great price they can't be beat. I'm just a little cautious about installing because I don't want to cause issues, such as rapid tire wear and such. Do you need camber kits? Any recommendations or input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
     
    #1 Kittybufu, Feb 22, 2014
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    DSC_0453.jpg DSC_0453.jpg Hi I installed the same springs and they work great I didn't change anything just the springs I went and had the aliment done and the only thing out was the toe I don't think lowering the car had anything to do with the toe the car looks great
     

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    Thanks. Looks great. I plan on keeping the stock 15s though.
     
    #3 Kittybufu, Feb 23, 2014
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    That's great my car came with 17 on it so I just changed the wheels and keep the same tires the ride didn't change much its easy to do only took me 3 hours to do
     
    #4 Mikzwol, Feb 23, 2014
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    BreitrthnU Can you smell the premix?

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    Im on Htechs with the stock 15s. They have been on the car for over a year with no issues. Along with the rear SB and Mike500s front and middle chassis stiffener, the car handles amazing. I think all I need is rims to take it to that next level of handling.
     
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    I have the H techs on my 2011. My avatar pic is with the Scion 17s and 215/45/17 but I currently run them on 15's.
     
    #6 sdtundra, Feb 23, 2014
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    Installed the H Techs on my 2011 IV about a month ago...rolling on stocks...there's a good step by step guide here with pictures...took about 4 hours...
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    #7 Derek_M, Feb 25, 2014
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    Burna J Knot Right Performance....

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    Looking good !!!
     
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    Looks good. I'm gonna go with the h-techs.
     
    #9 Kittybufu, Feb 25, 2014
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    Thanks Bro...still new to the modding game but it's one crazy addiction!!! Enkei EKM3's 18' are on the way =)
     
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    thanks! best price out there...post some pics when you've got them installed...
     
    #11 Derek_M, Feb 25, 2014
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    Will do. Anybody have trouble getting in and out of driveways or such with the h techs on the stock 15's?
     
    #12 Kittybufu, Feb 26, 2014
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    Depends on how steep the driveway is. Any lowered car can make it into any driveway if you master the angle approach.
     
    #13 burstaneurysm, Feb 26, 2014
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    Got around to installing the H-Techs. Love the drop. Also threw on a set of chrome lower rocker moldings.
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    Another angle
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    Looks good!!! Are we adding some new shoes...? :sneaky:
     
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    I'd like to add some 16's in the future. Just haven't really settled on anything yet.
     
    #17 Kittybufu, Mar 11, 2014
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    I've scoured the PriusChat forums looking at photos of fellow members Prii on aftermarket wheels, from 16's to 18's. I must say the OEM 15's have really grown on me since dropping my car. Just wish they were about an inch larger in diameter.
     
    #18 Kittybufu, Mar 13, 2014
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    I know the feeling...I just picked up some Enkei EKM3 18's, i actually pieced it out and they arrived yesterday...I'll probably get some tires on them mid April...it took me a while to choose, find something you like and pull the trigger!

    Post em when you get em! Gluck!

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    #19 Derek_M, Mar 14, 2014
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