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Tein S tech full drop time
I installed my S techs today and i was curious how long it takes for the full drop to happen?
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anywhere from 1 - 3 weeks......installed mine and had an instant drop and they settled a bit more a week later. I am assuming you preloaded the springs already?
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The front drops almost immediately and the rear will take about a 100 miles or so. Also, don't get an alignment for a couple hundred miles so that when you do they are properly settled and won't mess up the alignment further down the road. And Post some PICS!!!
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hmmmmm ill post some pics when i have chance, i have been working in the day so much so havent had chance too. If you say the front drops more, i guess i was expecting more. Ill post some pics and you guys can tell me what you think.
pre load the springs? i dont know to be honest my fried dinstalled them? |
Originally Posted by DonJuanMair
(Post 2207380)
hmmmmm ill post some pics when i have chance, i have been working in the day so much so havent had chance too. If you say the front drops more, i guess i was expecting more. Ill post some pics and you guys can tell me what you think.
pre load the springs? i dont know to be honest my fried dinstalled them? |
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
(Post 1993604)
Never fear, Jedi is here!
Your ride height didn't lower because the shop most likely did not pre-load the springs. Turn your wheel completely to one direction. Get in there and loosen the two upper control arm bolts. (very easy to do, no need to go back to the shop) I think it's a 17 mm??? Loosen then 80% of the way, let sit for 30 minutes, retighten and BINGO, your car will lower slightly and the springs will settle within a few days / week depending on how much you drive. |
ahhhh thanks guys, nic eone jedi :)
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
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taken from another thread:
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trust in the Jedi you must.
I installed 2 sets of Konis + S Techs a few months ago and preloading was necessary. :) |
Need to preload any coil over setup.
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Also, the settling of the springs is hardly noticeable to the eye as it's only a couple mm at most.
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I Didnt Pre Load My Springs And My Car Is Probably Lower Than All Your Cars!!!
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Same With Dominion I Lowerd His Car And Didnt Pre Load Them, His Is Slammed Now!
Btw I Lowerd Dons Car! |
[QUOTE=Mikeluvs8;2207599]I Didnt Pre Load My Springs And My Car Is Probably Lower Than All Your Cars!!![/QUOT
if you guys are expecting a dramatic drop on the tein s tech you guys must be smoking crack!! |
Originally Posted by Jedi54
(Post 2207544)
trust in the Jedi you must.
I installed 2 sets of Konis + S Techs a few months ago and preloading was necessary. :) |
Originally Posted by Mikeluvs8
(Post 2207610)
IN MIKE I TRUST;)
agree i dont like that starwars shit to begin with jedi my ass!! |
Originally Posted by Razz1
(Post 2207556)
Need to preload any coil over setup.
i didn't pre load my tein basic coilovers!! http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...S/DSC01421.jpg |
You dont need to pre load, just let them settle. Mike did my the work on my 8 and I can tell you first hand, If was a dam good job and my drop looks sick! N.S.
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mikeluvs8 didn't preload his springs his car is frickin low
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...S/DSC01573.jpg |
Originally Posted by altspace
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Also, the settling of the springs is hardly noticeable to the eye as it's only a couple mm at most.
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Do you guys recommend chaning the shocks when you do this? If so, then what shock. My car has 48k and I think it is time to replace the shocks. Might as well lower it as well.
Let me know what you think. |
You don't have to loosen the control arm bolts, but the front will drop immediately if you do so it is highly suggested. If you do it then there will be no need to let it settle as it is already dropped the full amount. If you don't do it, the front will eventually settle to the correct height, but why wait if you can have it at the full drop right after the install. The rear will take a little time to settle but it won't be much maybe an 1/8 inch or so.
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Originally Posted by psonoda
(Post 2207669)
Do you guys recommend chaning the shocks when you do this? If so, then what shock. My car has 48k and I think it is time to replace the shocks. Might as well lower it as well.
Let me know what you think.
Originally Posted by Juice
(Post 2207670)
You don't have to loosen the control arm bolts, but the front will drop immediately if you do so it is highly suggested. If you do it then there will be no need to let it settle as it is already dropped the full amount. If you don't do it, the front will eventually settle to the correct height, but why wait if you can have it at the full drop right after the install. The rear will take a little time to settle but it won't be much maybe an 1/8 inch or so.
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yeah, i'm not saying that it isn't going to drop, just that it will still have to settle which you even say in your post took about 4-5 days. I'm impatient, and I like instant results so I tightened the bolts on the ground and it was dropped from day 1, no need to wait for it to settle (in the front at least).
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Also, the drop you noticed at first was because the springs are shorter than stock. The drop you have now is because the control arms are now used to their new position and have shifted. The shift is basically what the "pre-loading" does. It tightens them in the new position, instead of waiting for them to shift into the new position while tightened. Anyways, I'm off to get drunk, Happy Holidays!!
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