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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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put tein s-tech's on today . its not really that much lower. it rides great though.
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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what size rims and tires r u running? Im guessing s techs dont lower it a inch huh
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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maybe it will lower a bit more (not much probably) after it settles?

and has the ride quality changed?
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 2004Black350z
what size rims and tires r u running? Im guessing s techs dont lower it a inch huh
19" wheels the tires are 35's

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maybe it will lower a bit more (not much probably) after it settles?

and has the ride quality changed?
i hope so. yeah it rides so much smoother, less bounce and it hugs the corners a lot tighter
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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The springs will settle. Wait 2-3 weeks before going in for an alignment.

I also have Stechs and they settled to around 1.1inch in front and rear.
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by freedonutss
The springs will settle. Wait 2-3 weeks before going in for an alignment.

I also have Stechs and they settled to around 1.1inch in front and rear.
thanks for the heads up. i was gonna go have the alignment on Wednesday.
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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the s-techs are smoother? i remember i put them on my SRT-4 and i said i would never buy s-techs ever again (they were the hardest springs i've ever experienced, it felt like i was driving a radio flyer red wagon)
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by quiksilver38
the s-techs are smoother? i remember i put them on my SRT-4 and i said i would never buy s-techs ever again (they were the hardest springs i've ever experienced, it felt like i was driving a radio flyer red wagon)
did you put shocks on that neon too ?? im riding stocks . before i put them on i could feel my stomach in my neck at times now no bounce
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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I was gonna say, they don't look like they've settled
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Cool then. In for update after springs have settled.
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I have the s-techs. The first week, the car was only by less than a half inch. Like everyone mentioned before, give it around 200-400 miles to settle in. The springs will settle and lower anywhere from .7" - 1.1". Mine lowered about .8". Coupled with the oem shocks, the ride is pretty close to stock, a tad more stiff.
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How long soes it take a for a spring install? I just posted a thread on the general forum but i prob should have come here.

Local shop today quoted me 5 hours!!!!
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Originally Posted by MyZ4U2C
How long soes it take a for a spring install? I just posted a thread on the general forum but i prob should have come here.

Local shop today quoted me 5 hours!!!!
1.5 hours at most I'd say.
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Originally Posted by MyZ4U2C
How long soes it take a for a spring install? I just posted a thread on the general forum but i prob should have come here..

Local shop today quoted me 5 hours!!!!
it took me an hour. the z is real easy to do. it took me more time to get the rear wheels of then to change the out rear springs

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I have the s-techs. The first week, the car was only by less than a half inch. Like everyone mentioned before, give it around 200-400 miles to settle in. The springs will settle and lower anywhere from .7" - 1.1". Mine lowered about .8". Coupled with the oem shocks, the ride is pretty close to stock, a tad more stiff.
i hope so that would be pefect

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Cool then. In for update after springs have settled.
yeah ill post up a pic in a week
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by PhatZooM
did you put shocks on that neon too ?? im riding stocks . before i put them on i could feel my stomach in my neck at times now no bounce
nah i was on stock shocks lol, i bet it was so bad becuase i was riding on the bump stops lol. i heard the mopar stage 3 coil overs were great
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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looks the same but I'm sure they'll drop more once they settle...
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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its been a few day and it has dropped some. I'm happy with where its at now.

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looks good after it has settled down...definitely more noticeable
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It'll drop more, trust me. Mine are about 3 weeks in and its a PERFECT drop...i wouldnt go any lower if i was given free springs.

The ride is much better because progressive fronts keep the car stiff in the front (bc drop is lower in front) so you dont slam your lip into the pavement over every bump, and linear in the back to even out the ride quality and make it alot more smooth than having progressive fronts+rears.

Tein did it right with this kit. It is the only kit i know of that has the progressives in the front and linear in the rear. Hotchkis is good cause lower drop in the rear BUT front and rear are linear, so the ride is WAY too soft and bouncy.

I can take corners like a champ, MUCH better than stock, but not as good as coilovers, of course. I was worried when i first bought these springs cause i thought drop wouldnt be enough...but just give it time, they will settle perfectly. I would have taken springs that went any lower off and sold them if i had gotten say, the pro kit or GFs/Nfs...
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by GeauxLadyZ
It'll drop more, trust me. Mine are about 3 weeks in and its a PERFECT drop...i wouldnt go any lower if i was given free springs.

The ride is much better because progressive fronts keep the car stiff in the front (bc drop is lower in front) so you dont slam your lip into the pavement over every bump, and linear in the back to even out the ride quality and make it alot more smooth than having progressive fronts+rears.

Tein did it right with this kit. It is the only kit i know of that has the progressives in the front and linear in the rear. Hotchkis is good cause lower drop in the rear BUT front and rear are linear, so the ride is WAY too soft and bouncy.

I can take corners like a champ, MUCH better than stock, but not as good as coilovers, of course. I was worried when i first bought these springs cause i thought drop wouldnt be enough...but just give it time, they will settle perfectly. I would have taken springs that went any lower off and sold them if i had gotten say, the pro kit or GFs/Nfs...
man i kinda like it where its at. i guess ill have to wait it out and see what happens. i didnt know it was progressives in the front and linear in the rear. kinda crazy
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