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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 11:40 AM
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Lowering springs

So i got some tein lowering springs for my fc base, and to start off ill let you know that i had stock springs in the front and cut stock springs in the back (this is because when i first got the car the front was lower than the back by a bit so i cut the back springs, a little to much haha) so my car looked weird all low in the back and stock height in the front thats why i got the lowering springs. So i install the front lowering springs and the car looks super even and has a good ride height. (this is lowering springs in the front and cut stock springs in the back. So i go on a test drive and it handles amazing! the next day i install the lowering springs on the back and i swear the back is as high up as the day i got it wtf??? the front looks great but the back is high, should i just wait and let the springs settle?? if they dont im probably gunna cut the back ones again
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 02:05 PM
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Why would you ever cut brand new lowering springs? Also, they are that height for a reason, so don't cut them. Cutting springs is the worst idea you could ever have, so please don't do it. If you want to be all slammed and hellaflush, invest in perch-adjustable coilovers.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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why not post some referance pics to show us how 'low' the front is compared to the rear with the new springs attached. Also bear in mind that busted or modified top hats will also affect ride height.

And I concur with the above mentioned: Do not cut springs. On old worn out suspension it may not matter (its going to be bouncy as hell anyway) but new springs are not going to like being cut, mostly due to a change int he springs metalurgy from the friction caused by the act of cutting off a coil. Not to mention, depending on where you make the cut, you can damage your top hat or spring perch, or further screw up a spring if it has progressive spring rates, causing ill the spring to usually be not as stiff as you intially wanted.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 02:35 PM
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I found that the Tein lowering springs in the back of my rx weren't very decent either. Even after a few thousand miles, they didn't settle much.

As mentioned above, don't cut the springs.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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I have Tein S-Tech springs and Tokico blues... I like the feel of the set-up a lot better, compared to the 25 year old stock springs and struts. Plus, the car dropped substantially. Maybe look into other springs if you're not pleased with them.
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 11:23 AM
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im not trying to get slammed off lowering springs i know thats not a possibility, i just want the car to be even, ill post a pic when i can
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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What brand springs did you buy?

Also, the FC has a slight rake from the factory.
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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do you have any weight in the back of the car? is the interior gutted? no fuel? etc
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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they are tein, and yes it is gutted
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 06:34 AM
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Pictures would help. If the rear had old sagging springs which were cut, it's not much of a stretch for the lowering springs to raise the car slightly.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:52 PM
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Im using also tein springs and the rear is higher than the front. Here's a pic of my car, i got a rear seat and my friend was seating at back

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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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tein isnt a leveling sprint kit (even for the lowering). I think the drop is even on all 4 corners for this set. suspension techniques kit is like 1" in the front and 1.75" in the back. If you are unhappy with the Teins then i would say return them and try another brand but do NOT cut them.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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damn i just wanna win the lottery already and get coilovers!
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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Why don't you reinstall the cut springs in the rear?
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by PvillKnight7
Why don't you reinstall the cut springs in the rear?
ya i did, and it handles a lot better, but my rear shocks are blown im guessing so im just gunna save up and get coilovers in about a year
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