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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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Here is my Tc dropeed on Tein S-techs, Hotchkis Front and Rear Sways and Specialized Product Co. Front and Rear Camber Kits......




Opps..... Upside down pic of my front wheel suspension







These are some pictures of my upgraded Tc... Hope you enjoy!!! More to Come!!!!
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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Looks good...I get my Tein H-Techs installed this week.
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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how you likin' that ride?
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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that came out sweet. the body sits very nice over the wheels. looking good!
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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Thanks for the Compliments...... Couldn't wait to have the suspension installed...... The Ride is F-N NICE!!!!!! Took the Tc for a spin today and the handling was better than most other cars I have driven... felt much like 350z.... Got alot of Looks from some of the ladies too :-)......
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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that came out sweet. the body sits very nice over the wheels. looking good!
Thanks W00st3r...... I cannot wait until the springs fully settle.....
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by kevbow
Looks good...I get my Tein H-Techs installed this week.
chose to go with Teins over Hotchkis because of the lower drop and hope to contribute to more consumer feedback than Tein has recieved on SL.... You will love Teins Ride.... Very sporty.....
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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Where did you purchase your camber kit from?
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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Where did you purchase your camber kit from?
There is company in Florida called Import Auto Performance that sells +2 degree fixed camber arms for the rear and +-1.75 bolts for the front by SPC for about 185 shipped. 888.672.0066

These camber arms are a must if you are diling in more than 2" drop on the tc..... on S-Techs, alignment alone will just barely bring you within specs..... A good alignment will bring you will into specs and that is what these arms and camber bolts allow your ride to do - more tire on the ground and less tire wear.
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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thanks. do they have a website maybe?
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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Yeah.... they have an ebay store,

http://stores.ebay.com/IMPORT-AUTO-PERFORMANCE

I checked the products with SPC too and they are legit.....
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thats nice ride.
Im waitin for my underground kit and then im gonna get stech !!

do yall like stech better or htech better
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by gicode0823
thats nice ride.
Im waitin for my underground kit and then im gonna get stech !!

do yall like stech better or htech better
S-techs are the way to go!!!! Lower is better.... H-techs are good too, but you gotta take into consideration where you live too.... I live in San Diego where the roads are not too bad...... funny thing is that S-techs are the lowest setting springs on the market, and I can still get into most driveways.....
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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nice nice
i might get stech than.
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very nice setup
Old Jan 29, 2007 | 01:17 AM
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who did yor sways? or did you put them on yourself? i'm stilll waiting to put my front sway on!
Old Jan 29, 2007 | 01:51 AM
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I had a shop do the whole set up for me, because I am still healing from a broken tibia and fibula. I am glad that was the case because from the response that my mechanic gave me - the whole job was a btch...... 300 (springs, front and rear sways, and camber kits) with alignment...

The car handles very well...... I would suggest getting that front bar in if you can..... I Love the ride....
Old Jan 29, 2007 | 02:04 AM
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i will just take it to a shop! cause i dont have the time nor the patience! thanks! oh by the way was it a alignment shop or mechanic shop that did it for you? i wonder how much they would charge me!
Old Jan 29, 2007 | 02:24 AM
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I went to an alignment shop.... all they work on is suspensions.... Dont know if there is a Trueline in KS, but that is who did it for me.... The "initial" estimate was like 100 for the front sway.....
Old Jan 29, 2007 | 02:59 AM
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damn if its that price i might as well do it myself lol! thanks!



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