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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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Cant find TEIN H-techs

Does anybody know who sells the H-Techs, Cant find a seller!!
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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Do a search on Google for "Tein H Tech". It will pull up several dealers. Try E-bay.
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 12:06 PM
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I purchased mine from Import Horizon and was able to get them to sell them for the same price as the S Tech's. They have updated their site with the new price as well.

Mine are being installed today so I will post pics later in the week.
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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Thanks, both you guys helped!! Looking forward to pics Gray Ghost!
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 01:15 AM
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not much of a drop there...
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 08:06 AM
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I heard that some people were getting their springs installed at the dealership. I stopped by yesterday just to ask them a question about installing springs, and the service manager said it would void the warranty on the car?!? Anybody know if this is really the case??

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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 08:28 AM
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Do a search on voiding warranty or warranty. This has be dicussed at lenght.
Mr.Ed - I think your right, I'm now looking into the S-techs. However i'm concerned the ride quality will be too stiff, I already lost some comfort going to 19" rims. I'm worried going with the 19's AND the S-techs the ride will suck. What do ya think?
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by JOHNRX8
Do a search on voiding warranty or warranty. This has be dicussed at lenght.
Mr.Ed - I think your right, I'm now looking into the S-techs. However i'm concerned the ride quality will be too stiff, I already lost some comfort going to 19" rims. I'm worried going with the 19's AND the S-techs the ride will suck. What do ya think?
I have Tein S and I haven't noticed a major change in ride quality(I have 18" wheels). It's a tiny bit stiffer than stock but not at all punishing. What I do notice is flatter cornering. It's one of the best things I've ever done to a car. What kind of drop do you want? The Tein S will give you even wheel gap, but the front will appear lower than the rear. Tannabe springs drop the rear a little more than the Tein S and gives the car an even look.
P.S. - My dealer told me aftermarket springs will not void any warranties.

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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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Thanks for the input Joel, I'm close to ordering the S-Techs. I've also heard the stiffer sway bars make a BIG difference in handling, So i think I'm going to do both mods at once. The funny thing is if it is true new sways make a big difference...why the hell dident Mazda put "bigger" sways on to begine with, couldn't cost too much, a few bucks in steel, seems strange.
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by JOHNRX8
Thanks for the input Joel, I'm close to ordering the S-Techs. I've also heard the stiffer sway bars make a BIG difference in handling, So i think I'm going to do both mods at once. The funny thing is if it is true new sways make a big difference...why the hell dident Mazda put "bigger" sways on to begine with, couldn't cost too much, a few bucks in steel, seems strange.
I feel the same way! It really irks me when car makers don't put better quality items on their cars to begin with. I guess we really can't complain though. The 8 is a fantastic sports car out of the box. They can't please everybody!
P.S. - E-Bay will be your best bet for the Tein S. I got mine delivered for $150.00 Had them in two days!

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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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I'll do a search on ebay today. Thanks for the tip! I also am VERY pleased with the 8. PERFECT sports car for me, my wife and 2 kids...ZooM ZooM !!!
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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i'll be purchasing my s-techs from e-bay also. if you get them through e-bay let me know how your experience is. just waiting on the tax return and then i'll have the s-techs and sway bars!
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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You may not find Tein specifically for our cars on eBay, but do a search for them under a Civic, or RX-7, and the seller may be able to get a set for you.
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