I have read some have trimmed 3 inches of the bump stop, others less. The directions call for .8 front and 1 inch rear. Any consequenses for cutting more off. And how much front and rear did you do and why?

Thanks

Steve

C'mon fellas....I know your out there...:)

im hiding
j/k
im not sure how much i cut
i believe 2-3in
im check my old post when installed.

your suppose to trim the bump stop? uh o

heh heh lets just say what if the bumpstop isnt trimmed what are the repercussions? installed mine w/o trimmin it... sigh...

I followed instructions and did about a inch on both.3 inchs wow i cant see trimming that much.

Not trimming less travel of the shocks. I trimmed about 1 inch also.

I trimmed what the directions called for, give or take a tenth.

Just got my S-Tecs today from Vivid. Did any of you have to roll the fenders? I have 19's and hopefully they won't rub. Huff said I should roll them though.

Originally posted by IZoomZoomI
heh heh lets just say what if the bumpstop isnt trimmed what are the repercussions? installed mine w/o trimmin it... sigh...

As was said, the suspension has less travel room, and may hit the bump stop on a big bump. They are there so that you won't hit metal on metal and damage something, but if you hit the bump stops frequently, you'll want to trim them some (for ride comfort and the possibility of eventual damage). If you don't hit them, there shouldn't be any ill effects.

i trimmed mine bout an inch and have had no problem hitting them on bumps. but besides that the car didnt lower but maybe a half inch if that.

SHOWOFF, It all depends on what offset wheels you are running whether you will have to roll your fenders or not

I emailed TEIN yesterday because I am getting ready to install mine. Below is their reply.

"TEIN USA INC" <Sales@tein.com>

08/19/04 04:37 PM

To: <xxxx>
cc: "TEIN, Sales" <sales@tein.com>
Subject: Re: Tein S-Tech Lowering Springs for RX-8 03

Ben,
Hello and thank you for your support of TEIN High Performance
Suspension. The bump stops do need cut 20mm in the front and 25mm in the
rear from the bottom. If you have any other questions feel free to contact
us.
Best regards,
Sales

Staff @ TEIN USA INC.

This equals 0.79 in the front and .98 (.8 and 1 inch).

thanks for the info!!