tein or eibach springs?
03-12-2004, 10:41 AM
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tein or eibach springs? (pics included now)
I have narrowed down to these two.
Eibach has good reputation and will preserve most of the ride comfort (I heard), but more expensive. While Tein's are more performance oriented I assume but may have a harsher ride.
The two drops are about the same, but I have no idea what are the springs rates for eibach. Does anybody know?
oh btw, Im leaning bit towards tein's stech springs, due to the price.. :p
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Eibach has good reputation and will preserve most of the ride comfort (I heard), but more expensive. While Tein's are more performance oriented I assume but may have a harsher ride.
The two drops are about the same, but I have no idea what are the springs rates for eibach. Does anybody know?
oh btw, Im leaning bit towards tein's stech springs, due to the price.. :p
Thanx
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03-12-2004, 12:03 PM
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I think Eibach is keeping their spring rates a 'secret'. Huff over at Vivid was trying to find out and called them...they said Nope, proprietary and confidential info. I'm getting ready to put on Espelir springs (which I have a sneaking suspicion are actually Eibachs under another name).
03-12-2004, 12:44 PM
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Xero - Yep...
I'm going to pick up the springs today and I'll be installing next week. Hoping to get some good pics and install tips for those interested. I'll post pictures and so forth when I'm done.
I'm going to pick up the springs today and I'll be installing next week. Hoping to get some good pics and install tips for those interested. I'll post pictures and so forth when I'm done.
03-14-2004, 01:01 AM
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thanx people for the input, I actually got the tein springs and installed. the major factor is price. I got the tein springs for $140. 
the drop is excellent, 1.4 front, 0.8 back. and the looks is exactly what I want, lowered yet not slammed. And the ride quality is still very good, even now I have 19s.
I also have my TE37 installed, will take pics after I get an alignment.
the drop is excellent, 1.4 front, 0.8 back. and the looks is exactly what I want, lowered yet not slammed. And the ride quality is still very good, even now I have 19s.
I also have my TE37 installed, will take pics after I get an alignment.
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03-14-2004, 02:25 AM
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Hey Bong where did you get the Tein for $140? Lowest I've found was $155 at Hopupracing...Looking forward to seeing the stance as I am also putting 19s on with probably the same springs.
03-14-2004, 04:19 AM
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Showstoppers.com has them for 169 delivered and fast shipment also. I also like the fact that it looks lowered but not slammed and excellent ride so far.
03-15-2004, 02:46 AM
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S tech is the application their is H-Tech and S- Tech I got the S-Tech. They lower 1.4 and .8 and the car sits level not too slammed. But dont get me wrong if they would of been 1.7 and 1.1 that would of been perfect for me but nothing out that I know of other than coilovers that lowers it that much and looks level. I have about a 2 finger gap front and rear.
03-15-2004, 05:41 PM
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Originally posted by leegina
S tech is the application their is H-Tech and S- Tech I got the S-Tech. They lower 1.4 and .8 and the car sits level not too slammed. But dont get me wrong if they would of been 1.7 and 1.1 that would of been perfect for me but nothing out that I know of other than coilovers that lowers it that much and looks level. I have about a 2 finger gap front and rear.
S tech is the application their is H-Tech and S- Tech I got the S-Tech. They lower 1.4 and .8 and the car sits level not too slammed. But dont get me wrong if they would of been 1.7 and 1.1 that would of been perfect for me but nothing out that I know of other than coilovers that lowers it that much and looks level. I have about a 2 finger gap front and rear.
S W E E T! Ordered them last night and as soon as they show up I will be installing the Motegi 19s with them, I'm glad you said the stance is right, I thought the Eibachs still needed some drop in the front and liked the specs better on the Teins and from what you say about the ride I'm very excited
03-15-2004, 07:42 PM
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I think considering having 19's and lowered you will be suprised at the ride. Now I know tires play a role and all but I think you will be suprised. A little of the road joints on bridges are a little louder but normal bumps and such dont rattle the car. I love the look of the car right now with it being level. I have the Eibachs on our Mazda 6 and it bugs me that the front is higher than the rear. Good luck with your springs.
03-17-2004, 12:45 PM
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Hey bong, did you get yours alignement yet? I ordered the Tein springs as well, and I'm interested to see how your alignment went. I e-mailed Tein and they told me I might need a camber adjustment kit.
03-17-2004, 11:54 PM
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I got an alignment
And I did not need anything special. The front will go about -1 and even more no problem and the rear -1.5 with no problem. Hope this helps. I also have the Teins S-Tech.
03-18-2004, 10:44 AM
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Yes, my alignment is good. My car is pulling a bit to the rite, but the shop told me its cuz of my tire needs to break in? Not sure about that, will try like 500 miles and check again.
03-18-2004, 07:13 PM
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Originally posted by bong
Yes, my alignment is good. My car is pulling a bit to the rite, but the shop told me its cuz of my tire needs to break in? Not sure about that, will try like 500 miles and check again.
Yes, my alignment is good. My car is pulling a bit to the rite, but the shop told me its cuz of my tire needs to break in? Not sure about that, will try like 500 miles and check again.
I e-mailed Tein and they recommended a camber kit be used. Sorry dude.
03-18-2004, 07:43 PM
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mdw33333, I though it was kind of BS too, but all the settings was in range, and I remember they adjusted the camber too. Dont remember what the actual value was, but it in the range solid. Could it be possible the the mount and balance was not done well?