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Ad8707 · 02-17-2013, 01:28 PM

How long will your oem shocks/struts take to blow if you install these lowering springs stech/sportlines...will koni/bilstein come out with shocks by then..I wanna do sprins and good shocks combo that's why

post_break · 04-26-2013, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyMac

Here's an iphone pic of the car with springs installed. Dummy me forgot to measure stock ride height vs. Tein spring install height. I could use some wider tires or different offset wheels to fill the gap better.

Now that you've had the car on those springs for a while now how is the ride? Anyone else care to chime in?

eljefe · 04-26-2013, 03:08 PM

I've had these springs on for a week now. The car handles great! It's definitely a major improvement over the factory springs. I'm using stock shocks, and i used an impact to remove the top nuts with no ill effects (i was careful in doing this.) I have some noticeable negative camber in the rear now, at least 1 degree, probably more. I have not taken my car to get an alignment.

I've not bottomed out yet, no scraping, etc. I'm on 17x8 +35 wheels with 225/45 tires. Overall i'm extremely happy with these springs. They are almost as comfortable as the stock springs around town, and they keep the car noticeably flatter around corners. They are exactly what i expect from Tein. I see alot of people talking bad about them on these forums, but i have a sneaking suspicion that those people simply havent owned them or driven on them.

post_break · 04-26-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by eljefe

I've had these springs on for a week now. The car handles great! It's definitely a major improvement over the factory springs. I'm using stock shocks, and i used an impact to remove the top nuts with no ill effects (i was careful in doing this.) I have some noticeable negative camber in the rear now, at least 1 degree, probably more. I have not taken my car to get an alignment.

Can you do me a huge favor and take a picture directly from behind so I can see the rear camber? Like from bumper height? I'd really appreciate it. I have the same exact wheel and tire size as you.

cmarks20 · 04-26-2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Juanito08

Here's a picture of the car with 19"

I love the look of those rims. Which ones are they?

ill86 · 04-26-2013, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by post_break

Anyone else care to chime in?

I've had the H-Tech installed since last summer. Can't complain for $180. Ride is as expected for Tein springs. Stiffer than stock, but don't ride like a board.

They will be replaced with full track suspension down the road, but for now they do the job fine.

JimmyMac · 04-26-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by post_break

Now that you've had the car on those springs for a while now how is the ride? Anyone else care to chime in?

No issues with them here. I love the ride on them. Same as new I guess. I'm thinking on switching out the shocks to Koni's maybe late summer. For now though, no complaints. Car still handles great.

Juanito08 · 04-29-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cmarks20

I love the look of those rims. Which ones are they?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16493

Ndgreely · 07-22-2013, 09:14 AM

I have a set of these coming and have a question on what shocks anyone has switched too ? I'm gonna ride on the stock shocks for a while .. But wanted to get some ideas from the group on how they are holding up .. I saw last post here was end of April ..

HI · 07-24-2013, 03:24 AM

Mine arrived at my door today and they'll be going on tomorrow. I'll post a pick before and afters and all that good stuff

stefmiesterb · 07-24-2013, 09:57 AM

how many miles do you have on them?

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Originally Posted by JimmyMac

No issues with them here. I love the ride on them. Same as new I guess. I'm thinking on switching out the shocks to Koni's maybe late summer. For now though, no complaints. Car still handles great.

JimmyMac · 07-24-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by stefmiesterb

how many miles do you have on them?

I have no clue. If I had to guess, I'd say at least 10,000 miles. No issues. I'd do it again or go for something lower if given the chance. I mean, it's less than $190 for a set. I don't track the car or anything. Just some aggressive street driving from time to time.

HI · 07-25-2013, 08:23 PM

Just put mine on yesterday. TE 37 18x7.5 +48
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Fireman_25 · 02-17-2014, 03:20 PM

Im thinking bout ordering these in a few weeks but ive been hearing and reading different things about using these on oem shocks.

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