installed tein S-tech''question!
10-22-2007, 07:14 PM
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installed tein S-tech''question!
i installed last friday, but today which is monday seems no drop on the car at all, do i have to wait a longer time? or just sth wrong? please let me know. 
10-22-2007, 07:19 PM
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the front springs each have 2 bolts (17mm if i remember correctly) on the lower control arm, you have to loosen these bolts ONCE the car is on the ground, tires on and everything, the weight the car on is on these bolts and preventing the springs from getting the full weight of the front.
Search preloading........
{for teamrx8, i know i said preloading and you'll probably curse my soul to the depths of hell, but it is the best "word" for them to search to find the answer, though agreed the term is incorrect, have mercy on me}
Search preloading........
{for teamrx8, i know i said preloading and you'll probably curse my soul to the depths of hell, but it is the best "word" for them to search to find the answer, though agreed the term is incorrect, have mercy on me}
10-22-2007, 07:45 PM
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cuz i lowered it in a shop..how i should do it by myself?, i think he shoulda did it rite? cuz last time he installed it for the other rx8, it lowered alot after a while.
10-22-2007, 10:23 PM
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photos are up''' i recently traded my swift springs with swiftrx8's S-tech, i put it on friday, nth seems to drop, is it anything that i need to do?''
Front:
Rear:
..omg..please help
Front:
Rear:
..omg..please help
10-22-2007, 10:28 PM
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all i have to say is... this is not normal.
when i installed mine.
the moment it was done.. when i left the shop.. my front dropped sick.. then my rear looked a lil tucked ..
i already saw obvious difference and on top of that.. i was never able to see the actual springs unless i look for it..
yours is obviously NOT DROPPEd lol and the springs are obvious to the naked eye
btw.. i bought mine brand new
when i installed mine.
the moment it was done.. when i left the shop.. my front dropped sick.. then my rear looked a lil tucked ..
i already saw obvious difference and on top of that.. i was never able to see the actual springs unless i look for it..
yours is obviously NOT DROPPEd lol and the springs are obvious to the naked eye
btw.. i bought mine brand new
10-22-2007, 10:39 PM
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yup, you just need to preload them
10-22-2007, 10:51 PM
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no you don't, it's SUPER easy. Just need a ratchet and socket. should only take about 10 minutes
juz wondering y it would not drop when they installed in that time. WEIRD
10-23-2007, 12:10 AM
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thats what i said... cuz seriously my other friends who got S Tech didnt have to preload either.. well anyways.. saki you wanna get coils? ima get coils from Han or at least hopefully soon.. Tein Flex with EDFC or just Tein Mono Flex. im sure we can get bombass deal if we both get it
10-23-2007, 12:17 AM
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Since the springs are not doing its job, you might want to check it to see if you have fake ones. Here's how to check them:
TEIN S-Tech Springs - Authentic vs. Counterfeit
Point 1: Outer Box - Prints
* Letters ‘STYLISH SPEC’ on fake one are thinner and darker in color than genuine one.
Point 2: Outer Box - Product Label
* Fake label is bigger than the frame printed on the box thus is going over the line.
* Fonts used on the label is thinner and the print is light.
Point 3: Product - Part & Lot Number
* Genuine S.Tech has both part number and lot number printed parallel to the coil itself, while fake one has them parallel to the ground (meaning at an angle to the coil).
* Also, the fake one has bolder letters.
Point 4: Product - Logo
* Fake one has a ‘TEIN’ logo sticker. The real S.Tech should have it directly printed on.
Point 5:
* Different designs illustrate a difference in engineering data; therefore, the products quality specs and MOST IMPORTANT your SAFETY is left unknown.
More information here: http://www.exelife.com/blog/automoti...in-s-tech.html
TEIN S-Tech Springs - Authentic vs. Counterfeit
Point 1: Outer Box - Prints
* Letters ‘STYLISH SPEC’ on fake one are thinner and darker in color than genuine one.
Point 2: Outer Box - Product Label
* Fake label is bigger than the frame printed on the box thus is going over the line.
* Fonts used on the label is thinner and the print is light.
Point 3: Product - Part & Lot Number
* Genuine S.Tech has both part number and lot number printed parallel to the coil itself, while fake one has them parallel to the ground (meaning at an angle to the coil).
* Also, the fake one has bolder letters.
Point 4: Product - Logo
* Fake one has a ‘TEIN’ logo sticker. The real S.Tech should have it directly printed on.
Point 5:
* Different designs illustrate a difference in engineering data; therefore, the products quality specs and MOST IMPORTANT your SAFETY is left unknown.
More information here: http://www.exelife.com/blog/automoti...in-s-tech.html
the box is pretty busted when it arrived.