Tein S-techs - ??

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03-25-2009, 01:39 PM

tollboothwilley

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Tein S-techs - ??

Will Tein S techs settle more than the .7 and .6 they are supposed to drop the car?

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03-25-2009, 07:09 PM

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depends on the car there will be a tolerance range...but .7F .6R is about right

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03-25-2009, 09:21 PM

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Having been a member here since the beginning in 2003, S-tech's are not known for sagging beyond their drop specs on the 350Z.

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03-26-2009, 05:19 AM

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Its funny how stech are such a small drop...

S stands for style and these seam more performance oriented....

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03-26-2009, 06:23 AM

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mine dropped a bit more than .7 and .6 i think up to an inch...ive had them for about 2 yrs

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03-26-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ttuberz

mine dropped a bit more than .7 and .6 i think up to an inch...ive had them for about 2 yrs

Are you still running your stock shocks with no problem? The reason I asked because I'm thinking to replace my stock springs with S-Tech.

Thanks.

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03-26-2009, 07:12 AM

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I've heard from some people that it dropped closer to 1.5" overall...after a year or two...

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03-26-2009, 07:31 AM

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TEIN only has warranty against sagging for only 1 year

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03-26-2009, 07:52 AM

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I've heard from some people that it dropped closer to 1.5" overall...after a year or two...

I've had mine for about 4 years. They haven't sagged beyond what they were suppose to...

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03-26-2009, 08:26 AM

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I've heard from some people that it dropped closer to 1.5" overall...after a year or two...

link to owner comments posted here?

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03-26-2009, 08:32 AM

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Its funny how stech are such a small drop...

S stands for style and these seam more performance oriented....

What is your point?

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03-26-2009, 08:33 AM

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I've had mine for a little over 2 years now and they haven't sagged beyond what they were suppose to, shocks are still fine as well...

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03-27-2009, 06:05 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 350Speed

Are you still running your stock shocks with no problem? The reason I asked because I'm thinking to replace my stock springs with S-Tech.

Thanks.

Yes Ive been running them with stock shocks the whole time and not a problem. I am going to order coilovers as soon as I make up my mind on which ones first and my s-techs will be up for sale if ur interested. PM ME

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04-16-2009, 03:43 PM

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i have stock springs and shocks, if i get the s-tech will it drop the rear about an inch?
i would like to drop about 2 inches both front and rear.
should i just go with the springs?

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04-16-2009, 04:23 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by yaro's350z

i have stock springs and shocks, if i get the s-tech will it drop the rear about an inch?
i would like to drop about 2 inches both front and rear.
should i just go with the springs?

quick 2 second search found this
Lowers: Front -0.7" Rear -0.6"

so if your going to go 2 inches doesnt seem like a good choice does it?

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04-21-2009, 10:35 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Get_Zwole

quick 2 second search found this
Lowers: Front -0.7" Rear -0.6"

so if your going to go 2 inches doesnt seem like a good choice does it?

not at all, thanks.

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04-21-2009, 02:09 PM

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S-techs are one of the better options for performance springs as far as I can tell though...

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04-21-2009, 03:18 PM

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Just wondering, does the S tech affect ride quality at all?

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04-22-2009, 12:59 PM

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Is everyone that are using S-Tech's gotten the camber/toe kits installed as well? From what I understand you don't really need the camber/toe kits unless you're dropping 1"+ am I wrong to think this? Btw I will be running 20" rims on Falken FK452.

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04-22-2009, 01:14 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kyx4n

Just wondering, does the S tech affect ride quality at all?

If you have an 04.5+ then not too much, the revised rear spring rates are actually higher than the S-tech rears, the fronts are progressive, but most of the "progression" has occurred just from the preload in the strut and the weight of the car. The front rates are a bit stiffer than stock 386/314 IIRC, but nothing significant. Shocks will change ride quality more, and the drop itself will play a bigger difference.

In the rear you can play with the upper spring mount to change the drop (both directions).

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