L8APEX

I have searched, and I get plenty of threads about the S-tech springs, how people love them, and how great the car looks with them. But I have not been able to find the answer to my question.

On S-Tech springs, with Koni shocks, will I hit the bump stops under hard cornering, such as autocross or track events?

I am doing a suspension swap during the off season, but want to make sure that the S-tech springs will not lower the car too much, and bring the bump stops into play, or cause the car to bottom out under heavy loading.

I already have the RacingBeat sway bars on the front and rear, just to let you know what has already been done. I will be putting the rear tower brace on too, so that will add a little to the rigidity of the car.

And no, I do not want to go with a full coilover setup, for 2 reasons, cost, and I will never leave it alone, I will always fiddle with it, thinking I can get another .2 seconds off that run if I do _____!

Any input would be great, thanks.

L8APEX

really, I did not know that. Did Charlie do yours? He will obviously be doing my install, I just did not realize they would need to be cut down. I might have to check the SCCA rules on that.

MadDashRX8

On Tein S-Tech, you will cut the bumpstop by about 1". Can't vouch for autocross, but in spirited driving on the street, I have been unable to touch the bumpstops.

Titanium Gray 8

I'm looking to see these on my titanium gray... I think it'll look clean

L8APEX

NgoRX8

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That's a crazy thread jack dude.

So we will need to cut the bumpstop 1 inch to avoid touching them? I just ordered by s-techs, can't wait.

L8APEX

i was caugt off guard by that one too.

From what I was told, yes, the bump stops get cut down an inch when doing lowering springs. I decided to go all the way to the Flex coilovers, so those come with new bumpstops IIRC.