Image Performance

Going to buy the tein springs to lower my car 1.3 inches on a set of 18x8-18x9 rims. car is sitting on 245-40-18 in the front and 275-35-18 BFG G-Force T/A KDW2's . Opinions welcome before i buy em.

They are only 150.00 Brand new, shipped in an original TEIN box.

Thanks Guys,

Josh

Mahjik

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Rub, rub, rub...

Be ready to roll your fenders. That's my car above with with S-Tech & 17's and 255's all around.

rynberg

You're going to be eating fender liners with those too tall front tires, if you lower the car. Rubbing the fender liner is bad, because there are important wiring harnesses above them and they WILL get damaged. If you are going to lower your car at all, you should remove those fronts and get properly sized tires -- 245/35 is the proper size. How wide are your front wheels?

BTW, which Tein springs are they?

Image Performance

Ebay Tein S springs. I have 275 35 18s on the back, But i havent bought the front tires yet. Either size in front is 155 a peice. Fronts are 18x8 245 is my max width.

Mahjik

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BTW, that Ebay price isn't all that great:

http://rxecret7.com/teinmazdastech.html

rynberg

Good, get the 245/35 then.

Image Performance

Why is it so important to get different shocks with springs? I know on hondas you can use just KYB's or somethin... Anyone??

Mahjik

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Because most of the time, the stock shocks won't last long with very stiff springs. Some companies make springs that are designed to work with the stock shocks of their application (i.e. Eibach and H&R).

Also, you have to remove the shock in the first place to install the springs. You may as well do it all at once so you don't have to pay or do the same labor twice.

ARD T2

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I have RSR Race Springs i can do for

$200.00 shipped to your door. Much better ride height and overall performance.

I also have the RSR Downsprings in stock I can do for

$180.00 shipped to your door.

I concur with Mahjik and rynberg. Upgrade your dampers either with Koni Adjustables and Tokico Illuminas. IMO.

The prices above are a special we're running for the IAS Show. We're flying out to Atlantic City on Weds for our endless/AME booth. Please stop by if you're around, i noticed your in NY.

Laters, Rishie

oneflytrini

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Bump

RS*R Race Springs are a great buy IMO. I've had them for over a year

ARD T2

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Yes I love them on my FC too. Got rid of my JIC coilovers, couldn't handle it anymore and just did the illumina, RSR Race setup. GC camber/caster plates, and tein rear pillowballs. Kind of a culmination of brands but the objective has been acheived. Not to mention all the other little alignment and bushing goodies.

overkill

hey Mahjik, what rims are those and what's the MSRP?

snub disphenoid

Those look like 5Zigen Typhoons, and they retail for about $220/wheel, usually you can find them for about $180-200.

On topic - I don't know about Tein springs, some people complain about rubbing or bottoming out with these because of how much they lower the car/how low the springrates are. I'd suggest something like RSR race springs with stiff, adjustable shocks like KYB AGXs or Konis. That way you'll be less likely to rub. And yeah, take the suggestion given above and get the 35-series tires.

cloead

How low the spring rates are? The S-Tech spring rates are about 440 front, 320 rear. I have them on my car with stock struts and dont get any tire rub at all. I used to rub during hard cornering with my stock springs though. But the downside is I blew both my rear struts so some Illumina's are coming soon.

Mahjik

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Yes, those are 5Zigen Typhoons:

http://mahjik.homestead.com/files/FD...s/MVC-010F.JPG

Call Rishie at AutoRND and he can give you prices and fitments.

ARD T2

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The Typhoon is no longer current to my knowledge. I am so sorry. I can check to see if they have old stock but very doubtful.

Rishie