Anyone install the Tein s springs?
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Anyone install the Tein s springs?
i was just wondering how the tein s springs look on the tc. i already bought some and they are on the way to be installed on sat. hows the handling improvement, and the ride?
The search function works well: https://www.scionlife.com/forums/search.php (be sure to select "search for all terms")
You may also want to check the Corner Carvers forum: https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=20
You may also want to check the Corner Carvers forum: https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=20
No... I couldn't agree. If used properly (notice my note there about the option), it works great. You just have to know what to search for. The search box at the tope was fixed also and works much better than it did.
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From: Colorado
Did you keep the stock struts? and if you changed them what did you go to? hows the ride compared to stock? better or worse? sorry for so many questions i just dont want my car to look good but ride like crap.
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honestly guys these springs are the best the ride still feel s like its stock nice and smooth and straight...no i havent changed the stock struts but am goin to soon...i highly recommend these springs...!!!
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From: Arcadia, CA
I installed my s-tech's last night and this morning with my brother. The hardest parts are breaking the nuts off the bols without a breaker bar. That, and using a spring compressor. The drop is very noticeable, but since I rushed off to work I haven't had a chance to put my interior back in and go back and check everything. Something does click when I come to a stop sometimes, still not sure what that is. I highly suggest air tools or a lot of stamina, or a lift. The rear passenger assembly didn't go back in perfectly because when compressing the spring and putting it all back together, we messed up the rubber thing and that got all mashed up on one side and we were too close to going back and finishing it.
I'll just be taking it in for an alignment and when it's up there if I can see the rubber tube thing messed up a lot, I'll just pay a shop to fix that one. I've never even touched any suspension parts, but for those contemplating doing it yourself, do it.
A set of metric sockets up to 24mm, a long ratchet or two, a 6mm allen key, and some jack stands and time.
I'll just be taking it in for an alignment and when it's up there if I can see the rubber tube thing messed up a lot, I'll just pay a shop to fix that one. I've never even touched any suspension parts, but for those contemplating doing it yourself, do it.
A set of metric sockets up to 24mm, a long ratchet or two, a 6mm allen key, and some jack stands and time.
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From: Irvine, CA
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yah i paid like 150.from tc tunerz but they screwed up and i ended up gettingthem for free..its a long story but yah there around 150....and as soon as a camber kit comes out thats affordable then im getting it...when you drop it with these springs you will notice the rear tires are a little cambered out i had this checked out and from factory the camber is...-0.01...mine is -.02 so it not off buy much but you can notice a little no worries just the inside of the tire will wear out faster...but they are the bet springs for a nice drop
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anyone actually use the hotchkis rear camber links? if so, how are they? how'd you install it? i'm interested in getting them but i haven't read any experiences with anyone with them.