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WellesleyScion
11-01-2010, 02:29 PM
I noticed it in another thread but figured it should be noted in the suspension section.

P-Tuning has them here:
http://www.ptuning.com/html/search-result.cfm?cmbPriceRange=&cmbCategory=suspen&cmbSubCategory=spring&MakeModel=tc2&Brand=tei&cmbYear=

jkchang626
11-01-2010, 05:35 PM
Tein SS Coilovers will also be out soon as well. I think Crawford has the Tein prototypes on their SEMA build. We had a set flown in from Japan for ours.

WellesleyScion
11-01-2010, 05:50 PM
Tein SS Coilovers will also be out soon as well. I think Crawford has the Tein prototypes on their SEMA build. We had a set flown in from Japan for ours.

I spoke with the guys over at Tein USA and they said late December/early January.

excaka
11-04-2010, 03:19 AM
is tein a good brand? i used sportlines on my xb2 and they were ok. hows the ride quality? is it almost close to stock? im looking for a comfortable ride, but with a aggresive look.

johnnyb305mia
11-04-2010, 10:57 PM
is tein a good brand? i used sportlines on my xb2 and they were ok. hows the ride quality? is it almost close to stock? im looking for a comfortable ride, but with a aggresive look.

Is tein a good brand lulz thats like asking does ebay sell knockoffs..yes tein is wondrlerful u wont b disapointed

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excaka
11-05-2010, 12:58 AM
but hows the ride quality? i didnt like the feel of my eibach sportlines.

johnnyb305mia
11-05-2010, 01:10 AM
but hows the ride quality? i didnt like the feel of my eibach sportlines.
I have been in a tc with them n they r aggressive ywt at the same time not too bouncy personally i like em but nothing is better than coils but its preferance


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Superpickel
11-10-2010, 12:54 AM
Quick question that is semi-post related. I called today to get an estimate in the install of the tein springs. Most quotes were over $450. They said that it was (going off of previous models) 6 hours of labor. Most shops where I live charge $75/hr. I hade another shop quote me $410 and that included allignment. I had one more estimate from a guy that does a lot of work on race cars. he said that he would install the springs for $175, but he couldn't allign the car for me though. I guess my main question is if installations normally run this high.
Another question that I have is if I would need a camber kit or does the tC2 have the capability of adjustment already?

1stOne
11-10-2010, 02:50 PM
Quick question that is semi-post related. I called today to get an estimate in the install of the tein springs. Most quotes were over $450. They said that it was (going off of previous models) 6 hours of labor. Most shops where I live charge $75/hr. I hade another shop quote me $410 and that included allignment. I had one more estimate from a guy that does a lot of work on race cars. he said that he would install the springs for $175, but he couldn't allign the car for me though. I guess my main question is if installations normally run this high.
Another question that I have is if I would need a camber kit or does the tC2 have the capability of adjustment already?

I wouldn't worry about your camber so much as toe. Toe causes premature tire wear, camber does not.

But yes, the tC has plenty of toe adjustment available to it.

greenbean24
11-10-2010, 04:25 PM
Superpickel.... Just install them yourself man!

I've gotten a spring job down to about an hour.

You need basic hand tools,

12,14,17,19 mm (I think) sockets and a ratchet

A floor jack

And a mcpherson strut spring compressor (rent for free at most chain automotive stores)

I'm sure you know this, but you should just be an OG and put the first set on a TC2 by yourself lol

jkchang626
11-10-2010, 11:02 PM
Quick question that is semi-post related. I called today to get an estimate in the install of the tein springs. Most quotes were over $450. They said that it was (going off of previous models) 6 hours of labor. Most shops where I live charge $75/hr. I hade another shop quote me $410 and that included allignment. I had one more estimate from a guy that does a lot of work on race cars. he said that he would install the springs for $175, but he couldn't allign the car for me though. I guess my main question is if installations normally run this high.
Another question that I have is if I would need a camber kit or does the tC2 have the capability of adjustment already?

Wow, that's quite high. We (the dealer, in the Los Angeles area) charge a flat $315. for the install including alignment. I hear most shops in the area range from $150. to $250. without alignment. I'm surprised it's so high in your area (where are you from?)

WellesleyScion
11-11-2010, 12:54 AM
Im not surprised, there are places local to me that charge $600 for it without alignment. I wouldnt bring my car anywhere for a simple job like springs, better to just do it myself...

Superpickel
11-11-2010, 02:52 AM
So assuming that I man up (thanks greenbean), put my big boy pants on, and install these myself, I would only need to take my car to have it alligned? I think an allignment would be 100 bucks where I live. Thats not that bad. But, how much will I be cussing trying to break the nuts loose from this thing... Must give this more thought...

greenbean24
11-11-2010, 06:22 AM
It's a brand new car. It will come apart like a breeze, the bolts will be easy and not seized up

Superpickel
11-12-2010, 01:24 AM
So you think that I would be able to break them easily without the use of an impact? The only wratchet I have is a 3/8 drive. Think it is strong enough to loosen the bolts?
Also, I saw one write up on scionlife. Any pointers or additional information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

greenbean24
11-12-2010, 01:29 AM
Yeah for sure,

There are two huge nuts (lol) that are on the spindle which are like 3/4 I believe, either a large wrench or long ratchet handle should break those loose

Superpickel
11-12-2010, 01:39 AM
I have plenty of long poles I can put on the end of my wratchet, I'm just afraid is that the force I will be applying will be too much for that small wratchet. Guess we will see soon.

greenbean24
11-12-2010, 01:44 AM
1/2 drive ratchets are like 5 bucks at harbor freight, just incase yours breaks. They really don't torque the bolts down like you think anyways

1stOne
11-12-2010, 02:12 AM
If your that worried, this probably isn't the project for you. Springs are not hard and being a car that is brand new, you will have no issues cracking bolts loose. Heck, you could probably do it with a 1/4" drive ratchet!

Superpickel
11-12-2010, 02:45 AM
Not that worried, just never done it before. Just trying to figure out the how hard it will be. Thanks for the input guys.

greenbean24
11-12-2010, 03:06 PM
No problem,

I can't wait till the stance coilovers come out, that will be a great day.... (January)

notilloc
11-13-2010, 05:49 AM
I cant wait for some performance springs come out. Tein does a good job but i am looking for something with a little more aggresive spring rate and with less drop than the s techs. Hopefully someone does something soon.

excaka
11-16-2010, 02:43 AM
man im in the same boat. here in san diego my lowest quote was 400 without alignment! anyone in san diego wanna make some cash to install them for me? ;)

Superpickel
11-17-2010, 03:34 AM
Well, ordered the springs last Saturday, but won't receive them til around late December. Will post pictures when I'm done.