mazdaexe

no problem guys! Im open to opinions.

hm. yeah, like some said, its like putting a M3 badge on a regular 3 series. that is kind of lame I guess. I just really like the style of the mazdaspeed center cap.
I dont think theres a mazda badge that will fit my volks.

BIU

so getting back to this thread's topic...

how do you like your TIENS?

how long do you think the stock shocks will last with the TIEN springs?

mdw33333

Hey Bong, what offset are your wheels? I'm concerned that my 19's might rub using the Tein springs. I've been told I might have to roll the fenders, which I do not want to do.

I'm guessing your wheels are the +43 mm offset, which would be close to mine (+40 mm). Let know if you have any rubbing through hard cornering, or with passengers in the back seat. Thanks!

SDFLY

Tires? 245 or 235? I'm going w/ Tanabes which actually have a bit more drop (+ .2 front and + .4 rear) than the Teins and don't anticipate any rubbing. I was going to apply 245s but now am thinking of going with 235s to be safe. There are a few here with Teins and Tanabes installed and I havn't heard of single case of rubbing yet.

mdw33333

Well after quite a bit of thought, I think I've decided to hold off on the springs for now. I've got the Veilside V1 kit coming in mid April and I want to see what kind of clearance I'll have after installing it. I live in Ohio and the road conditions are pretty bad. I will choose a spring according to the clearance I have left after installing the body kit.

fietguy

hey SDfly, i think you should go with the 245's, my mechanice said there is tons of clearance after taking off my wheel, i dont think anyone with 245's are rubbing at all

mazdaexe

i have not experienced any rubbing yet. I only took a few hard turns. but no rubbing. I guess the teins drop is not that low anyways. Yes, I do have +43 offset, playing safe here.
not sure how long the shocks will last, but I cant afford any coilovers as of rite now and I think I wont be doing any track events until november (or until the hot weather is over), so just spring replacement should be ok for now. (I hope)

Omicron

Welp, I just checked impexa's website and they don't have any tein's listed. Maybe I should call them?

leegina

Omicron, call Chuck an Showstoppers and see if he can get you a set. I ordered mine thru him and it was 169 shipped. He might be out but it is a shot. I think his email is www.Chuck@showstoppers.com but not 100% sure. I crashed my computer and lost all of my emails and such that is why it took so long to post my pics.

Omicron

Ok, thanks Leegina!

mdw33333

The Tein springs are on back order from Tein at this time. I e-mailed them and they told me it would be June before any more were available! They said I'd have to find a distributor that had them in stock, so good luck to all!