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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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Tein S springs on ebay? are they good?

I started looking for lowering springs, and found these Tein S tech Springs on ebay for like 139$ usd and they are supposed to be brand new in their boxes.

Should i trust these springs? are they good ?

I first looked for H&R springs, because they were giving a nice stance on a RX-7. I want my car to be the lower as possible, and on ebay they tells that the Tein springs are lowers 1.4inch front, and 1.3inch rear.

Please give your comments, thanks in advance guys

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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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IMO Tein makes makes an excellent product. FYI, the list on Tein S is $145 so you could buy them from one of our vendors.

Tein S front rate 440 pounds per inch rear 320 you are correct as to the advertised drop.

Tein H Tech 390 fr/ 290 rear .8 inch front and .7 rear drop $200

Eibach Pro Kit 350/255 drop is in between S & H..... my favorite for most applications

stock 263 fr and 195 rear

all of the above aftermarket rates are just fine. you will be shocked at how well the car handles with just the addition of the above springs w stock non R1 shocks and a re-alignment which will be necessary. align: 1.2 neg camber front and rear. less than an eighth toe in front and rear. zero thrust angle rear. 30 pounds air front 28 rear set cold.

lots of info on springs in the suspension section.

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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 03:52 PM
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Good info, Howard! I just copied/pasted that sucker into my FD file for future reference .

I plan on going with the H-tech springs. I had Tein coilovers on my FC, and they handled great but were too bouncy for an everyday driver IMHO. I don't want a bigtime drop, just lowered enough and a bit stiffer to tighten the chassis up.

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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 03:55 PM
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I have e-bay S-Tech's on my car for the time being and am very happy with the results.

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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 03:56 PM
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Be careful with the S-Tech and aftermarket wheels. Rolling the fenders becomes a must unless you are using shocks with an adjustable perch. Here is a picture of the S-Tech and Tokicos (almost brand new so no sagging or anything):



Fenders had to be rolled, of course.
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 09:32 PM
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ok, but they are really cheap, and they seems to lower the car like the H&Rs
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by WanKeL FD RX-7
ok, but they are really cheap, and they seems to lower the car like the H&Rs
They are lower than the H&R's. You won't have any problems with the stock wheels, wider aftermarket wheels in the front can be a problem with them though.
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Old Sep 4, 2004 | 09:57 PM
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Ok thanks a lot guys! But, it's still possible to roll the fenders, is it difficult to do?
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i bought the H&R ones to be sure I think i'll be happy with them!
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Originally Posted by Mahjik
Be careful with the S-Tech and aftermarket wheels. Rolling the fenders becomes a must unless you are using shocks with an adjustable perch. Here is a picture of the S-Tech and Tokicos (almost brand new so no sagging or anything):



Fenders had to be rolled, of course.
just wondering are those 5 zigen typhon rims?
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Old Sep 12, 2004 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by hondasr4kids
just wondering are those 5 zigen typhon rims?
Yes.
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 07:27 AM
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any pics of the whole car? They look good from that pic.
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 08:29 AM
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mahjik i second that. do you have any pics of the whole car and what are the wheel and tire dimensions. they seem to fit the feder perfect.
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That one above is with the Eibach Springs.







Those three above are with the Tein S-Tech springs.

Originally Posted by hondasr4kids
any pics of the whole car? They look good from that pic.
Not great pics but here this are a few.
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Mahjik, the car with the 5zigens, is that the N-tech shark mouth mod? Or was that a custom job?
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Originally Posted by RedR1
Mahjik, the car with the 5zigens, is that the N-tech shark mouth mod? Or was that a custom job?
That is indead the N-Tech Shark Mouth mod.
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Originally Posted by DassRotary2427
mahjik i second that. do you have any pics of the whole car and what are the wheel and tire dimensions. they seem to fit the feder perfect.
Sorry I missed your question earlier.

They are 17x9 +43 all around. The tires I'm using are 255/40/17's all around as well.
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That one above is with the Eibach Springs.







Those three above are with the Tein S-Tech springs.



Not great pics but here this are a few.
Thanx they look awesome IMO. I know they are a bit heavy but I consider that "traction control" Do they still make them?
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by hondasr4kids
Thanx they look awesome IMO. I know they are a bit heavy but I consider that "traction control" Do they still make them?
Yep. I bought mine from Rishie at AutoRND .

They are on the heavy side. I don't really notice the difference until I'm changing tires back to the stock ones for track duty. Mounting/lifting them, you really notice the difference.
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Mahjik,

Big big big mistake.....posting photo of your marridge ring on the net! Now, we can steal girls you flirt with with this picture! Muah ha ha ha ha ha ha.....

OhHHH....I forget. There is no real name revealed. My bad

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PS. Just tease you, hope you don't mind.
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Mahjik,

Big big big mistake.....posting photo of your marridge ring on the net! Now, we can steal girls you flirt with with this picture! Muah ha ha ha ha ha ha.....

OhHHH....I forget. There is no real name revealed. My bad

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PS. Just tease you, hope you don't mind.
Blah! I'm married and run down. Girls don't want me so there's no competition here.

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