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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 09:25 PM
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Question how low should I set my Tein Basic CO?

I am not sure what height to go with. I don't want it to be super low...

I am in oklahoma, so some of the roads aren't the best. Do you lower more in the front than the back...confused on this.

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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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hey cat

I would set the tein basics about two fingers or .75 inches from the top of your tires.

when you install, set the height of one side then set again on the other by either counting the threads or just measuring.

you would be safe with between .75 to 1 inch wheel gap.

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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 06:33 AM
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The streets in Boston aren't too great either but I lowered mine .75 all around. After they settled for a few weeks. They seem to have been lowered ~1 inch..Ride is not bad at all ..of course it's harsh but I think it rides better than factory

The dealership actually did the alignment for me and in the end it was just a little off factory specs in the front.. I can just about squeeze one finger in the back.. the front however is tight for one finger.. I notice no rubbing or thumping.

I was told the Z is supposed to have the front a little lower than the back.. It aids in weight distribution during acceleration or something like that

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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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I was thinking those numbers .75-1.0.

does anyone have the front set lower than the back? if so by how much??

OH YEAH! BTW, Thanks again for the CO and Hawk brake pads Jeff. I got them today. I will pick them up from UPS tomorrow though, (I was out of the house when they tried to deliver)

dealing with you was easy, fast, and simple! PROPS!

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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 03:05 PM
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Originally posted by cat2102
I was thinking those numbers .75-1.0.

does anyone have the front set lower than the back? if so by how much??

OH YEAH! BTW, Thanks again for the CO and Hawk brake pads Jeff. I got them today. I will pick them up from UPS tomorrow though, (I was out of the house when they tried to deliver)

dealing with you was easy, fast, and simple! PROPS!
I did, not exactly sure about the #s, but my fronts are a little loss for 1 finger and rears tight for 2 fingers.
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 11:51 PM
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I'm almost tucking my 19" GL with the tein flex. I wouldn't recommend it though as I am in the market for a new y pipe. the braids around the flex pipe of the y pipe is shredded, but no exuast leak.
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