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Tein Lowering springs - 5/16/2008 6:36:44 PM    GrnT   Posts: 40 Joined: 2/7/2007 Status: offline Has any one used these lowering springs? How are they? Pictures? Post #: 1

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 5/16/2008 6:53:22 PM    siberian.mist   Posts: 371 Joined: 4/18/2008 Status: offline ive seen them, they are green. more popular with the tuner crowd. dont think too many people on here have them. _____________________________ (in reply to GrnT) Post #: 2

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 5/16/2008 11:54:04 PM    2007CalSpec Posts: 543 Joined: 9/5/2007 Status: online I have Tein H. springs and I love 'em. The drop is 0.9" front and 1.7" rear. The car sits almost level. Wheel gap after the drop is 1-1/4" front and about the same for the rear. Ride is not harsh. Just a little stiffer than stock. The H. Techs are gold colored while the S. Techs are green. The S. Techs will drop your car even lower. If you get the S. Techs then you will definitely need to do other suspension mods to get everything aligned correctly. I chose the H. Techs because I didn't want to sacrifice ride comfort. Here's a pic of my car on Tein H. springs... < Message edited by 2007CalSpec -- 5/17/2008 12:01:09 AM > _____________________________ MAC Boomtubes, O/R Prochamber, Dynomax Race Bullets(resonators), Tein H. Tech Lowering Springs, Meter4it Tail lights (Chase Mode), 3.55 gears (in reply to siberian.mist) Post #: 3

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 5/17/2008 5:25:46 AM    GrnT   Posts: 40 Joined: 2/7/2007 Status: offline Thanks for responding. Your car looks awesome. I picked up on the set of S Tech springs for 144 dollars. They were listed at a 1.5 drop. Did you do the install? and did you use the same parts over or did you but new upper spring mounts in? (in reply to 2007CalSpec) Post #: 4

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 5/17/2008 9:11:19 AM    2007CalSpec Posts: 543 Joined: 9/5/2007 Status: online You got them for a good price. Make sure they're not counterfeit. Here's how to spot counterfeit S. Techs. http://www.tein.com/counterfeit/index.html The S. Techs will give a drop of 1.5" in front and 2.2" in the rear. 1.5 in front would've been too low for my GT/CS because of the already low front fascia; another reason why I didn't choose the S. Techs. Here's a pic of a GT on S. Techs. http://www.tein.com/tech_info/g12.html Install was pretty easy for the rear; took about an hour. The fronts took longer; about 3 hours. I reused the original hardware and didn't need new upper spring mounts. I know some people had problems with clunking noises from the mounts and I think there's a TSB about that. I never had any noises so maybe I got lucky. If you plan to do the install yourself then check out TacoBill's how to... http://www.mustangforums.com/m_3070963/tm.htm < Message edited by 2007CalSpec -- 5/17/2008 9:25:32 AM > _____________________________ MAC Boomtubes, O/R Prochamber, Dynomax Race Bullets(resonators), Tein H. Tech Lowering Springs, Meter4it Tail lights (Chase Mode), 3.55 gears (in reply to GrnT) Post #: 5

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 5/17/2008 10:38:17 AM    ThumperMX113 Posts: 2132 Joined: 8/22/2007 Status: offline How low are the sport lines? I would like to see how they ride compared to the Steeda Sport Springs. I'm also considering buying a pair to swap out the rears. Hmm ... Can anyone give me a link to the cheapest place to buy these things? 2007CalSpec did you do any other suspension modifications with these springs? I'm wondering what kind of angle your driveshaft is at with these things.  _____________________________ For Sale: Shaker 500 HU For Sale: Stock GT Exhaust with Upgraded Tips For Sale: Stock GT Spoiler (Sold) (in reply to 2007CalSpec) Post #: 6

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 5/17/2008 11:25:55 AM    2007CalSpec Posts: 543 Joined: 9/5/2007 Status: online quote: ORIGINAL: ThumperMX113 How low are the sport lines? I would like to see how they ride compared to the Steeda Sport Springs. I'm also considering buying a pair to swap out the rears. Hmm ... Can anyone give me a link to the cheapest place to buy these things? 2007CalSpec did you do any other suspension modifications with these springs? I'm wondering what kind of angle your driveshaft is at with these things.  Sportlines? Only sportlines I know are from Eibach. You mean the S. Techs from Tein? I didn't do any other mods to my suspension but I might have to get some camber bolts soon. I'm noticing slight inner tire wear on the front tires. Not much though. I have no idea what my driveshaft angle is at. Here's a couple of places for Tein springs. You can also search Ebay. http://www.gripmotorsports.com/pi~pn~TEIN+Lowering+Suspension+Springs+High+Tech+Ford+Mustang-3334.html http://www.highperformanceoutlet.com/servlet/the-48/Tein-S.Tech-Lowering-Springs/Detail _____________________________ MAC Boomtubes, O/R Prochamber, Dynomax Race Bullets(resonators), Tein H. Tech Lowering Springs, Meter4it Tail lights (Chase Mode), 3.55 gears (in reply to ThumperMX113) Post #: 7

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 5/17/2008 11:34:44 AM    ThumperMX113 Posts: 2132 Joined: 8/22/2007 Status: offline Thanks for the quick response. I was talking about the ones from Eibach. I was seeing if the "S" Tiens are the lowest spring availabe. Regardless I've got Steeda Sport Springs currently. What do you think about me buying the "H" Tiens and swapping the rear springs out with them. Do you think it'd be level? Everything I've ever seen says the Steeda Springs are 1" up front and 1.25" in the rear. I just want more drop in the rear. Good idea? Bad idea?  _____________________________ For Sale: Shaker 500 HU For Sale: Stock GT Exhaust with Upgraded Tips For Sale: Stock GT Spoiler (Sold) (in reply to 2007CalSpec) Post #: 8

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 5/17/2008 12:38:01 PM    157db Posts: 5088 Joined: 5/16/2007 From: NW Arkansas Status: online Beware of the counterfit Tein springs out there. _____________________________ AiRaid CAI Saleen Short Shifter F/R GT Sways GT M/T TakeOff Muffler Roush Rear Shocks/Springs Roush Hoodscoop Roush Window Louvers SS Eleanor Grill Pony Emblems CDC Decklid Panel CDC Sequentials Raptor Shift Light MSD DashHawk (in reply to ThumperMX113) Post #: 9

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 5/17/2008 12:46:04 PM    2007CalSpec Posts: 543 Joined: 9/5/2007 Status: online quote: ORIGINAL: ThumperMX113 Thanks for the quick response. I was talking about the ones from Eibach. I was seeing if the "S" Tiens are the lowest spring availabe. Regardless I've got Steeda Sport Springs currently. What do you think about me buying the "H" Tiens and swapping the rear springs out with them. Do you think it'd be level? Everything I've ever seen says the Steeda Springs are 1" up front and 1.25" in the rear. I just want more drop in the rear. Good idea? Bad idea?  You're gonna need to drop the rear about 2" to get things level with your 1" front Steeda springs. Eibach's rear Sportline springs should do it. The Tein H. has a drop of 1.7" in the rear. You would have a slightly higher rake angle than mine with the Tein H. rears and Steeda fronts. Here's some more angles of my car... < Message edited by 2007CalSpec -- 5/17/2008 12:47:10 PM > _____________________________ MAC Boomtubes, O/R Prochamber, Dynomax Race Bullets(resonators), Tein H. Tech Lowering Springs, Meter4it Tail lights (Chase Mode), 3.55 gears (in reply to ThumperMX113) Post #: 10

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 5/17/2008 12:48:59 PM    ThumperMX113 Posts: 2132 Joined: 8/22/2007 Status: offline Now I'm confused because the math says it'd work out pretty good. I know the rear would still be a little higher but I wanted it like that. However I just measured my car and it's got an inch and half of gap in both the front and rear. So that wouldn't do me any good since it'd just make the rear lower than the front. My girlfriend has the Ultralites on her V6 and it's got 2-1/2" of gap in the rear and 1-1/2" gap in the front so it sounds like it'd help her out a lot. I'm confused. _____________________________ For Sale: Shaker 500 HU For Sale: Stock GT Exhaust with Upgraded Tips For Sale: Stock GT Spoiler (Sold) (in reply to 2007CalSpec) Post #: 11

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 5/17/2008 1:13:11 PM    2007CalSpec Posts: 543 Joined: 9/5/2007 Status: online quote: ORIGINAL: ThumperMX113 Now I'm confused because the math says it'd work out pretty good. I know the rear would still be a little higher but I wanted it like that. However I just measured my car and it's got an inch and half of gap in both the front and rear. So that wouldn't do me any good since it'd just make the rear lower than the front. My girlfriend has the Ultralites on her V6 and it's got 2-1/2" of gap in the rear and 1-1/2" gap in the front so it sounds like it'd help her out a lot. I'm confused. My wheel gap is 1 1/4" front and rear. That's with a .9" drop in front and 1.7" in the rear. My wheel size is 18" with stock size tires. If you want the car to look almost level but with a slight rake then just replace all four springs with the Tein H. springs. Don't bother keeping the front Steeda's. I figured because I have a slight rake with the 1.7" rear that the car would need 2" rears to get level. Wheel gap isn't a good measurement of how level a car will sit though. A car can sit straight and level as an arrow and have larger wheel gap in the front than the rear. I've seen it. I was under the impression you wanted your car to be exactly level from your first post. Now I can recommend the Tein H for the rears in your application.   _____________________________ MAC Boomtubes, O/R Prochamber, Dynomax Race Bullets(resonators), Tein H. Tech Lowering Springs, Meter4it Tail lights (Chase Mode), 3.55 gears (in reply to ThumperMX113) Post #: 12

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 5/17/2008 1:30:32 PM    retfr8flyr Posts: 481 Joined: 6/4/2006 Status: offline I ran the Steeda fronts and Tien H rear springs in mine and they worked very well together. I put stock fronts and the Steeda rears back in because of the weight of the Turbo setup and the fact that I will be running a 28 inch tire in the rear with the new setup. Earl _____________________________ Auto, TurboHorspower TT, MMR 1100 Shortblock and fuel rails, GT500 fuel pumps, PI T/Q, Powerhouse Drive Shaft, 3.73 gears with Detroit True-Trac, Moser Axles, Wilwood Frt & Rear Brakes and more. (in reply to 2007CalSpec) Post #: 13

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 5/17/2008 2:25:30 PM    2007CalSpec Posts: 543 Joined: 9/5/2007 Status: online quote: ORIGINAL: retfr8flyr I ran the Steeda fronts and Tien H rear springs in mine and they worked very well together. I put stock fronts and the Steeda rears back in because of the weight of the Turbo setup and the fact that I will be running a 28 inch tire in the rear with the new setup. Earl Well there you go! Someone who's done Steeda fronts and Tein rears. Hey Earl...What did you do with your Tein springs? Oh wait! You sold them to me!   _____________________________ MAC Boomtubes, O/R Prochamber, Dynomax Race Bullets(resonators), Tein H. Tech Lowering Springs, Meter4it Tail lights (Chase Mode), 3.55 gears (in reply to retfr8flyr) Post #: 14

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 5/17/2008 2:27:17 PM    ThumperMX113 Posts: 2132 Joined: 8/22/2007 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: retfr8flyr I ran the Steeda fronts and Tien H rear springs in mine and they worked very well together. I put stock fronts and the Steeda rears back in because of the weight of the Turbo setup and the fact that I will be running a 28 inch tire in the rear with the new setup. Earl How did it sit? Did it still have a little rake or was it level? _____________________________ For Sale: Shaker 500 HU For Sale: Stock GT Exhaust with Upgraded Tips For Sale: Stock GT Spoiler (Sold) (in reply to retfr8flyr) Post #: 15

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 5/17/2008 7:26:23 PM    retfr8flyr Posts: 481 Joined: 6/4/2006 Status: offline It sat almost dead level with just a slight rake, I really liked the stance with that setup. Hey Marcus, I'm glad you are enjoying the Tien's.  Earl _____________________________ Auto, TurboHorspower TT, MMR 1100 Shortblock and fuel rails, GT500 fuel pumps, PI T/Q, Powerhouse Drive Shaft, 3.73 gears with Detroit True-Trac, Moser Axles, Wilwood Frt & Rear Brakes and more. (in reply to ThumperMX113) Post #: 16

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 5/17/2008 7:28:32 PM    ThumperMX113 Posts: 2132 Joined: 8/22/2007 Status: offline Sounds like I'll be doing that than, thanks !!  _____________________________ For Sale: Shaker 500 HU For Sale: Stock GT Exhaust with Upgraded Tips For Sale: Stock GT Spoiler (Sold) (in reply to retfr8flyr) Post #: 17

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 5/17/2008 8:13:15 PM    2007CalSpec Posts: 543 Joined: 9/5/2007 Status: online quote: ORIGINAL: retfr8flyr It sat almost dead level with just a slight rake, I really liked the stance with that setup. Hey Marcus, I'm glad you are enjoying the Tien's.  Earl I love the stance and the ride of the Tein H springs. Thanks again Earl! Thumper, The stance with Steeda fronts and Tein rears would be very similar to mine. Almost level with a slight rake. Our rear height would be the same if you got the Tein H rear springs. Our fronts have a difference of only 0.10". Yours being 0.10" lower with the Steeda front springs. My pics are a good example of what yours will look like since 0.10" is barely noticeable.   _____________________________ MAC Boomtubes, O/R Prochamber, Dynomax Race Bullets(resonators), Tein H. Tech Lowering Springs, Meter4it Tail lights (Chase Mode), 3.55 gears (in reply to retfr8flyr) Post #: 18

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 5/19/2008 4:26:59 PM    GrnT   Posts: 40 Joined: 2/7/2007 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: 2007CalSpec You got them for a good price. Make sure they're not counterfeit. Here's how to spot counterfeit S. Techs. http://www.tein.com/counterfeit/index.html The S. Techs will give a drop of 1.5" in front and 2.2" in the rear. 1.5 in front would've been too low for my GT/CS because of the already low front fascia; another reason why I didn't choose the S. Techs. Here's a pic of a GT on S. Techs. http://www.tein.com/tech_info/g12.html Install was pretty easy for the rear; took about an hour. The fronts took longer; about 3 hours. I reused the original hardware and didn't need new upper spring mounts. I know some people had problems with clunking noises from the mounts and I think there's a TSB about that. I never had any noises so maybe I got lucky. If you plan to do the install yourself then check out TacoBill's how to... http://www.mustangforums.com/m_3070963/tm.htm Well after that little scare, I finally got hold of K2motors and they told me the springs are 100 percent guaranteed to be TEIN S TECH without the fake stickers. The man said my order would be put thru as soon as he receives them from his supplier. (Automotive promotions) (in reply to 2007CalSpec) Post #: 19

RE: Tein Lowering springs - 7/10/2008 6:31:35 PM    GrnT   Posts: 40 Joined: 2/7/2007 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: 2007CalSpec You got them for a good price. Make sure they''re not counterfeit. Here''s how to spot counterfeit S. Techs. http://www.tein.com/counterfeit/index.html The S. Techs will give a drop of 1.5" in front and 2.2" in the rear. 1.5 in front would''ve been too low for my GT/CS because of the already low front fascia; another reason why I didn''t choose the S. Techs. Here''s a pic of a GT on S. Techs. http://www.tein.com/tech_info/g12.html Install was pretty easy for the rear; took about an hour. The fronts took longer; about 3 hours. I reused the original hardware and didn''t need new upper spring mounts. I know some people had problems with clunking noises from the mounts and I think there''s a TSB about that. I never had any noises so maybe I got lucky. If you plan to do the install yourself then check out TacoBill''s how to... http://www.mustangforums.com/m_3070963/tm.htm Update Tein springs never came from K2motor. Paypal expired after 30 days. I owe this sight some greatly deserved gratitude. With out that warning I would not have called up K2motors and warned them. I probably would have a set of fakes right now. Many Thanks to all. Springs are on hold for now. I still plan on doing them down the road. GrnT~ _____________________________ [img]http://www.legendlimeregistry.com/gallery/albums.cgi?photo=3188[/img] (in reply to 2007CalSpec) Post #: 20

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