View Poll Results: Are you happy with how Tein S lowered your car?
Yes I'm happy.
27
72.97%
No, wish it was lower.
10
27.03%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll
People with Tein S Springs, quick question.
IstanbulNotConstantinople
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 513
Likes: 0
From: Fontana (but in the good part, by Rancho), CA
I love them. The ride is still smooth. Another member drove my car, and couldn't tell that I had stiffer springs installed.
Here's a link to my post about them.
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...6&postcount=32
- Cesar -
Here's a link to my post about them.
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...6&postcount=32
- Cesar -
FN GR8
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 423
Likes: 1
From: Miami
Originally Posted by cesaralaniz
I love them. The ride is still smooth. Another member drove my car, and couldn't tell that I had stiffer springs installed.
Here's a link to my post about them.
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...6&postcount=32
- Cesar -
Here's a link to my post about them.
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...6&postcount=32
- Cesar -
Not too bad even with 19s. I get the occasional rubbing on bumps. Definitely cannot carry rear passengers, but that's because of the 19s. Probably fine with stockers. Will eventually get new shocks, or coil-overs.
T-29 years and counting
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 3,062
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From: North Fontana, CA.
Keep the votes coming i am looking into these same springs. I carry passengers in the back frequently. I also plan on getting 19" eventually....will this cause problems?
IstanbulNotConstantinople
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 513
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From: Fontana (but in the good part, by Rancho), CA
Originally Posted by Red Devil
What kind of a drop has everyone got on these front and rear? From what I've seen published, it is ~1.5" front and .75" rear - is this about right?
Originally Posted by NgoRX8
19s won't be the difference between causing problems or not. it's the offsets. i haven't hit the bumpstop at all, only rubbing the rear fenders because the wheels stick out.
I have the s-techs and 19s with proper offset and definitely no rubbing EVER even with people in the back. I think they are a near perfect drop. Should have came like this from the factory. Rides good even with stock shocks but for better performance would definitely recommend konis.
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'04 Ti-Grey RX-8 GT MT
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 260
Likes: 0
From: Hollywood Beach, Fl
Well, I installed them and to be honest...they look like stock. I'm very upset to say they didn't drop jack. Not low enough for my taste, gonna look into something lower....or cutting them.
Originally Posted by vOc
Well, I installed them and to be honest...they look like stock. I'm very upset to say they didn't drop jack. Not low enough for my taste, gonna look into something lower....or cutting them.
and how long have you had them on?
beers
Pettit fangurl <3
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 5,386
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From: Aston, PA
I am very happy with my S Techs....a perfect drop....anything lower would look quite ghoulish and wouldnt be functional....
PS...Ive got 19s with 245x35x19 toyo proxes T1Rs
I think they are visible in my sig pic
PS...Ive got 19s with 245x35x19 toyo proxes T1Rs
I think they are visible in my sig pic
Originally Posted by vOc
Well, I installed them and to be honest...they look like stock. I'm very upset to say they didn't drop jack. Not low enough for my taste, gonna look into something lower....or cutting them.
Originally Posted by vOc
Well, I installed them and to be honest...they look like stock. I'm very upset to say they didn't drop jack. Not low enough for my taste, gonna look into something lower....or cutting them.
Thread Starter
'04 Ti-Grey RX-8 GT MT
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 260
Likes: 0
From: Hollywood Beach, Fl
I didn't do the install myself, I'll ask the guy who installed them if he tightened the control arm bolts after he lowered the car. Next week I'll take a picture, taking one now might be unfair since they haven't sit.
The ride height and feel is just like stock atm.
The ride height and feel is just like stock atm.
hmmm, don't know what to tell you other than you either got a set of h techs instead, or you got fake s techs, or your expectations for just changing out springs is a bit (yes ,sarcasm) unrealistic. 
mine made a noticable difference in ride and feel, along with height, oh well, good luck with all that 
mine made a noticable difference in ride and feel, along with height, oh well, good luck with all that
May Cause Anal Leakage
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 3,191
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From: Orlando & Chicago
Originally Posted by canaryrx8
mine made a noticable difference in ride and feel, along with height, oh well, good luck with all that
Same here. I noticed a difference in height as soon as I picked it up after the install.. It helps to do measurements before and after the install as well. Like others said, give 'em time to settle.
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'04 Ti-Grey RX-8 GT MT
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 260
Likes: 0
From: Hollywood Beach, Fl
Originally Posted by NgoRX8
let them settle. if you are not seeing a difference in a few days... then you probably did something wrong. for the front, you did tighten the control arm bolts after u lowered the car to the ground right? that's been a mistake many have done.
When I head back to him, what should I have him do to front/back?
This is after the install:
Last edited by vOc; Aug 20, 2006 at 02:43 PM.
