Tien Springs Vs Stock
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I want my car to sit a little lower and I was just going ot purchase a set of tien springs. What kind of differnces can I expect in the ride quality from stock springs?thx
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with TIEN springs i would expect garbage ride quality...
but with the TEIN -H-techs (minimum drop) it will be nice, and not that much difference from stock... if you go with S-techs it will be lowered more aggressive and you will probably have -1.X on your cambers even after alignment i.e you will need this http://www.intensepower.com/inreadcaar35.html
but with the TEIN -H-techs (minimum drop) it will be nice, and not that much difference from stock... if you go with S-techs it will be lowered more aggressive and you will probably have -1.X on your cambers even after alignment i.e you will need this http://www.intensepower.com/inreadcaar35.html
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I have Tein S springs and it only gives you a subtle drop -- 1/2"-3/4". Very nice, aggressive stance. I did not need an alignment and you certainly don't need aftermarket camber arms. Click on my sig to see what my Z looks like with the Tein S springs.
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Originally Posted by z-u-later
I have Tein S springs and it only gives you a subtle drop -- 1/2"-3/4". Very nice, aggressive stance. I did not need an alignment and you certainly don't need aftermarket camber arms. Click on my sig to see what my Z looks like with the Tein S springs.
he does not have to do the alignament rigth away, and if he is better to get the camber kit before. In any case that camber kit have great pricing...like 150-200 cheaper than the competition
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Originally Posted by z-u-later
I have Tein S springs and it only gives you a subtle drop -- 1/2"-3/4". Very nice, aggressive stance. I did not need an alignment and you certainly don't need aftermarket camber arms. Click on my sig to see what my Z looks like with the Tein S springs.
My ultimate goal is a small drop with 19 inch g35 sport wheels with spacers to push them out flush.
so i guess any opinions and suggestions would be appricated.
thanks
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I went with the Tein S.Techs for a slight drop. The ride is not too rigid but it's very firm. I did get an alignment when I had the springs installed.
![](http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/3795/img0052am2.jpg)
Edit: Here's stock for comparison purposes. (Worse camera)
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Edit: Here's stock for comparison purposes. (Worse camera)
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btw, good deal on these springs if the other guy falls through.
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=246581
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I installed some s-techs, the drop was maybe .7~.8" in front, not quite as much in back but I am running 275/35R18 F 275/40R18 R so the gap is now about equal front to rear with the whole car at a bit of a rake. I would say the car looks lower than it was, but it does not look lowered. Actually looks natural, like the factory should have done it to begin with.
I also installed some Tokico D-spec shocks at the same time so I can't say what it would be like with just springs. With the shocks set to 4 from full stiff, the ride is stiffer, muted and quite livable. I am happy with the results and my wife says it is still acceptable for long trips.
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I also installed some Tokico D-spec shocks at the same time so I can't say what it would be like with just springs. With the shocks set to 4 from full stiff, the ride is stiffer, muted and quite livable. I am happy with the results and my wife says it is still acceptable for long trips.
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Originally Posted by []V[]addog
I want my car to sit a little lower and I was just going ot purchase a set of tien springs. What kind of differnces can I expect in the ride quality from stock springs?thx
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I had OEM struts and s-tech springs, the ride was OK. Not too bad, but not the greatest. I had an alignment and they were able to come really close to stock specs. This is a sports car and should have some negative camber. Overall I did not regret buying springs. Well worth the money for the 2 years I used them.
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Originally Posted by SamaeLZ33
I'm planning on Putting on some TEIN H-Tech Will this give my car better a handling than the stock i have an '03 Track ModeL???
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I'm kind of in the same boat as maddog. I was looking to go with some 19" volk GT-7. Also i was looking to drop the car no more than an inch. I was looking into an aftermarket spring that would simply lower the car and still try to keep the ride of the Z as close to feeling stock as possible. Would you guys recommend another spring besides the S-Techs?
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S-Tech is an excellent spring for a subtle drop. I've had mine for almost 2 years. Still riding on OEM shocks, and everything is fine, but then again I don't drive the car but once a week.![dunno](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/dunno.gif)
Rule of thumb: always get an alignment when you've done any kind of suspension work..
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Rule of thumb: always get an alignment when you've done any kind of suspension work..
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Originally Posted by Gsedan35
Remember everyone, 2003 and 2004 350Z's have different shocks then 04.5+ car's have. Your experience as in ride and drive will not be the same as someone who's car has a different oem shock setup.
And for the alignement. I was todl to wait a little while for the springs to settle before you get the alignment. Makes sense to me.
thanks everyoen for the all the comments, I appriciate the input.
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how bout eibach pro kit? its like a 1.1 drop. Does anyone have pics with eibachs and do u know with that amount of drop, a good allignment can be done without new cambers? Thx guys