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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 02:21 AM
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Exclamation question on spring

i got my TL about a month ago and i'm thinking about lower it but I don't know which spring is best to go with .....pls help !!

PS . Tein S Tech or Eibach Pro Kit ?
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:00 AM
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I really enjoy S-Techs, the drop is perfect
But if you get S-Techs because they will lower the car more than 1 inch its recommended to get aftermarket shocks like koni yellows and you will need a camber kit
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:04 AM
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hmmm...I just want to lower it for now and then i'll get Tein SS Coilovers later after i get some money.....wat's the price on Koni yellow ?
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 05:36 AM
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tein H-techs, i love em!
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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Koni's are ~$600 for a full set of 4. Installation extra or DIY.

If you get the Pro-Kit and go to coil-overs later, you can sell the springs in the Black Market and get part of your $$ back.

Lots of springs out there. Depends on what drop you want and how aggresive a ride you want.

Eibach
Tien (2 versions)
H&R (2 versions)
Comptech (similar to Eibach)
Skunk2
Nuespeed

From what I've read Eibach, Tein, Comptech and H&R are the most popular.

Also read this article regarding a camber kit https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/motorcycle-vin-check-147290/

The conventional wisdom is that you'll wear the stock shocks faster if you do a drop with springs only. For the same srping, different manufacturer/distributor fitment guides provide differing informaiton (some say you DO need a camber kit and/or shock upgrade; some say you MAY need a camber kit and/or shock upgrade; some imply you DON'T need a camber kit and/or shock upgrade). Generally, the greater the drop, the greater the liklihood of premature wear.
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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Here is some good tech info on springs and coilovers and camber
http://heeltoeauto.com/httech/YaBB.pl?num=1186126842
http://heeltoeauto.com/httech/YaBB.pl?num=1162587420
http://heeltoeauto.com/httech/YaBB.pl?num=1172765411
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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hmm sound like I should wait til I get the money and get the Coilovers instead....but for now I guess i can get Comptechs swaybar
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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the tien site says the coilovers are for offroad use only, are they really that stiff?
what does the aspec kit have that the tiens dont?
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ayethetiense
tein H-techs, i love em!
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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off road use only is a legal disclainer just like aftermarket fog lights
The Tein SS are not stiff unless you set them at 16.
I run 8 for normal driving and 4 for OE soft type,-wife comfort driving

The SS are considered ~the adjustable a=spec shock~
IMO nothing beats being able to adjust the ride in moments
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ballinfizzle89
hey ballinfizzle89; how low did the install of the Tein H. Techs drop your car? You are running stock shocks?

I am looking into a drop, but I really don't want to change out my shocks right now and the S. Tech may be a little low for me. I have 245/35/19 tires and a +38 wheel.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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should i go buy RSB and put it on before Tein SS or wait til I get the coilovers ?
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