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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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Acura TL dropped all the way down in Tein-SS's

here's a shot of the tein-ss's dropped all the way down for those of you that want to see how it looks










I'm a bit disappointed but ehh..

My tires are also being sliced up on the outside(fronts only)..

IMO, it felt really smooth when the dampers are in the softest setting..
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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clean car bro

did u do what i said in my AME wheel thread remove the bottom perch for an extra 10mm to drop it more
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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clean car bro

did u do what i said in my AME wheel thread remove the bottom perch for an extra 10mm to drop it more
LOL. that's what a buddy of mine told me to do but i dont have the balls to do it!

I dont know if it's worth the time man.. it's like installing a whole entire set of coils... thinking baout megans tho..

just got a fat ticket so it's gonna set me back for awhile..
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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I haven't set the perch all the way down since 3 years ago.

Now i forget, did you sell the TE37s or do you still have them?
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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How low is that? Look pretty good
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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Looks awesome.
Lucky 3rd geners!!! My SS-P's are all the way down and I still have a finger gap in the front. Stupid high wheel arches.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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very nice..
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ILLustriousUA6
LOL. that's what a buddy of mine told me to do but i dont have the balls to do it!

I dont know if it's worth the time man.. it's like installing a whole entire set of coils... thinking baout megans tho..

just got a fat ticket so it's gonna set me back for awhile..
lemme know if ya decide to let them Teins go for a good price haha

BTW what happened with the Volks, you still got em'
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
I haven't set the perch all the way down since 3 years ago.

Now i forget, did you sell the TE37s or do you still have them?
hell yea i still got them, lol.. I might need to sell them so i can afford a lawyer.

Originally Posted by o4Komodo
How low is that? Look pretty good
it's all the way down!! thnx bro.

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Looks awesome.
Lucky 3rd geners!!! My SS-P's are all the way down and I still have a finger gap in the front. Stupid high wheel arches.
haha, looks like u got some 18's on there? try some 19's and lower 235/35/19 profile tires and u should be fine... U can also take out one of the perches(bottom one) and that would lower it 10mm more(per the one and only vipTL)

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very nice..
thnx bro

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lemme know if ya decide to let them Teins go for a good price haha

BTW what happened with the Volks, you still got em'
u want them volks or what? lol and i'll def let u know if i do sell the teins... chances are slim tho, bro.. i can't roll around stock height no more.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ILLustriousUA6
LOL. that's what a buddy of mine told me to do but i dont have the balls to do it!

I dont know if it's worth the time man.. it's like installing a whole entire set of coils... thinking baout megans tho..

just got a fat ticket so it's gonna set me back for awhile..
do it.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 11:48 PM
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daaammmmnnn.....lol i was thinkin about the tien ss for my tl........but after look at urs im not gonna do it...lol thats waaayyy tooo low........the roads i drive on everyday ur car would be dooonnnee......but i gotta say it looks HOT!!!
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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are u really gona sell your volks noo they looked good on your car.

i think that drop looks good, its jus cuz the oem tire size is fat.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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lol sell your teins? yea right
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by dudechewy
daaammmmnnn.....lol i was thinkin about the tien ss for my tl........but after look at urs im not gonna do it...lol thats waaayyy tooo low........the roads i drive on everyday ur car would be dooonnnee......but i gotta say it looks HOT!!!
You can adjust the height....
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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Looks awesome!! I love a slammed TL!!

But you sure that is the lowest you can go with the SS's?? I have the Basic and my TL back 2yrs ago looks lower than yours and I still have another 5coils to go even lower?? Maybe it is the pictures you have that does not do any justice at all.
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Originally Posted by klepto
do it.
i wish, i wish. lol

Originally Posted by dudechewy
daaammmmnnn.....lol i was thinkin about the tien ss for my tl........but after look at urs im not gonna do it...lol thats waaayyy tooo low........the roads i drive on everyday ur car would be dooonnnee......but i gotta say it looks HOT!!!
u can adjust the height so no worries! I just did this to show you all how low the tein-ss's can go.. As u can see, mr. vipTL can go even LOWER than this on his Megans.. i want them now!!

Originally Posted by ecliptics
are u really gona sell your volks noo they looked good on your car.

i think that drop looks good, its jus cuz the oem tire size is fat.
i might man.. goin for another look.. but first things first.. Gotta do whatchu gotta do for the lawyer. i dont want that shit to be on my record for 7 years!

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Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. I love your car
thnx faiz your cars even hotter.. 3peice>1peice

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Looks awesome!! I love a slammed TL!!

But you sure that is the lowest you can go with the SS's?? I have the Basic and my TL back 2yrs ago looks lower than yours and I still have another 5coils to go even lower?? Maybe it is the pictures you have that does not do any justice at all.
yessir, this is the lowest!! U musta had some 235/40's

u got any pics of it?
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 03:05 AM
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 06:40 AM
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That drop is nice! 3Gs look so good when dropped. I'm still contemplating what to go with for my drop. This helps alot!

Can you answer a question please.. What specifically do you have to do to lower/raise the ride height with the TeinSS/Basic setup? Is there something you have to turn on the strut itself? Does it require wheel removal? How long does it take?

Thanks in advance!
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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Looks awesome dude, did you ever figure out your balding tires/camber problems?
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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looks good donald
becareful though bro, I had it maxed for like 2months, afterwards the CV boots blew and the front camber went negative >.< sigh, but it looks so damn fire

goodluck
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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Looks about right, but my front is maxed out and it looks lower than that. Did you lower and then immediately take pics? Maybe hasnt settled properly??

Roll and pull the front fenders!!! Keep that shit from cutting up, I got that done, no rubbage whatsoever!
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Originally Posted by caligirl2k
Sweet
thanks

Originally Posted by Trew
That drop is nice! 3Gs look so good when dropped. I'm still contemplating what to go with for my drop. This helps alot!

Can you answer a question please.. What specifically do you have to do to lower/raise the ride height with the TeinSS/Basic setup? Is there something you have to turn on the strut itself? Does it require wheel removal? How long does it take?

Thanks in advance!
very easy. all u have to do is just adjust the two perches. usually only takes about.. 1 hour ( that is.. taking your time and doing it right)

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Looks awesome dude, did you ever figure out your balding tires/camber problems?
no sir.. this is why i put these stockies on.. I wanna see how long the tires will last

Originally Posted by ib18c1
looks good donald
becareful though bro, I had it maxed for like 2months, afterwards the CV boots blew and the front camber went negative >.< sigh, but it looks so damn fire

goodluck
thnx TIm, but dam man, u are scaring me.. how many miles did u put on it? and did u hit any major bumps, causing the CV boots to blow?

my camber is at least -2 deg. i think.. I might just raise it up a little bit.

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I like it.
Originally Posted by Fulani has a TL
Looks about right, but my front is maxed out and it looks lower than that. Did you lower and then immediately take pics? Maybe hasnt settled properly??

Roll and pull the front fenders!!! Keep that shit from cutting up, I got that done, no rubbage whatsoever!
It's the tires man!! i have 245/45's.. i shoulda gotten 245/40's. it woulda looked more like stock. i bought the 245/45 for track purposes.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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fk ur cv boot, ride slammed!
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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no!!!! i forbid u to raise your car lol
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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very nice ! now imagine if you were rolling on 20 inc rims staggerd
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Car looks crazy. Good job .whats next?
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by ILLustriousUA6
here's a shot of the tein-ss's dropped all the way down for those of you that want to see how it looks










I'm a bit disappointed but ehh..

My tires are also being sliced up on the outside(fronts only)..

IMO, it felt really smooth when the dampers are in the softest setting..

I was wondering where did you order the coilovers from? what website? I tried searching but I can't help to find a legit page....
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ILLustriousUA6
i wish, i wish. lol



u can adjust the height so no worries! I just did this to show you all how low the tein-ss's can go.. As u can see, mr. vipTL can go even LOWER than this on his Megans.. i want them now!!



i might man.. goin for another look.. but first things first.. Gotta do whatchu gotta do for the lawyer. i dont want that shit to be on my record for 7 years!



thnx faiz your cars even hotter.. 3peice>1peice



yessir, this is the lowest!! U musta had some 235/40's

u got any pics of it?
I do have pics but with my 19s on though running on 235/35/19 tires. Maybe that is why because I remember I had at least 1/2 inch of tires tucked under the fender. But I am jealous I can't roll that low anymore!! Keep up the good work as your TL is looking low and cool!!
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 03:28 AM
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LOOKS GOOD~~ im on my lowest setting also, and i rub like CRAZYYYY. good luck!!
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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I dunno I seen Wanderer on koni yellows not on the lowest perch and it looks like just above urs, i think he has 2 perches left to go, I somehow thought the ss would go lower.... I think viptl's car is lower since he's on 19" an has the same ground clearance as you

ps. no atlp jpipe obviosly or you'd be sitting on it


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Originally Posted by wong05tsx
Donalds trying to find a reason to raise his car

fk ur cv boot, ride slammed!
who's lower in the front biatch?

Originally Posted by Joey tl
Car looks crazy. Good job .whats next?
thnx joey! i set everything back man. Gotta pay for the ticket i just got..

Originally Posted by types808
I was wondering where did you order the coilovers from? what website? I tried searching but I can't help to find a legit page....
i actually bought the coils off of a good buddy here. U know Desper? the one and only modded Gold TL

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LOOKS GOOD~~ im on my lowest setting also, and i rub like CRAZYYYY. good luck!!
thnx acurajj! your car is sweet! love your car

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I dunno I seen Wanderer on koni yellows not on the lowest perch and it looks like just above urs, i think he has 2 perches left to go, I somehow thought the ss would go lower.... I think viptl's car is lower since he's on 19" an has the same ground clearance as you

ps. no atlp jpipe obviosly or you'd be sitting on it


NO FAT CHICKS
yess, viPTL's hella lower, lol.. he's the reason why i even dumped it all the way down.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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NO FAT CHICKS
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by stillhere153
ps. no atlp jpipe obviosly or you'd be sitting on it


NO FAT CHICKS
Naw he still good, I got the ATLP pipe, and dropped like he is, still got some clearance, unless you like accuratein and decide to battle with a manhole on an unpaved road
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ILLustriousUA6


yess, viPTL's hella lower, lol.. he's the reason why i even dumped it all the way down.

im glad i've influenced some people lol

Ride Low, Ride Slow!!!
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 01:35 PM
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Does your front springs still touch top and bottom after lowering to the lowest setting? When i try to lower mines, the springs has play but only settles when i let the jack down. Is that safe to ride on?
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 02:28 PM
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Good luck, I don't have the guts to do that.
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^^^^ Guys, first, welcome to AcuraZine.

Second, this thread is 6 years old. If it's that old, you most likely will not get an answer. Be sure to try and post in more recent threads!



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