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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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When time is available. And when I've researched enough. I already have my leather/suede interior.

My front end is all chipped up...it adds character, in an annoying sense.

I also have another car I'm planning. S14Found it, doing an auto-manual conversion, roll cage, stripped, dual turbos if possible... etc

But that project might be scrapped for tC upgrades
two turbos on a car with an inline 4 is retarded.


Speak when you know what's happening. Obviously you do not know.

Using the word retarded in uncalled for and I am offended.

Old Apr 5, 2005 | 01:10 AM
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You want Tein let me know.... I got great deals on it.. 864 for basic? isnt retail on there site 840 on tein.com
No, they are $890 on their site. What can you get them for?
Old Apr 5, 2005 | 04:25 PM
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You want Tein let me know.... I got great deals on it.. 864 for basic? isnt retail on there site 840 on tein.com
No, they are $890 on their site. What can you get them for?
If your truly intrested let me know
Old Apr 5, 2005 | 04:26 PM
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You want Tein let me know.... I got great deals on it.. 864 for basic? isnt retail on there site 840 on tein.com
No, they are $890 on their site. What can you get them for?
after checking up on everything... 868 shipped with tax and all that crap
Old Apr 5, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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i got my tein basics for 750 :o
Old Apr 5, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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nice duma! where?
Old Apr 5, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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Just a little FYI. Scion lifers get a little discount. i could do 10% off for Scion Life members. This is high high end stuff. Tein basic? hehe. Ever see Tein sleeves after some time?

the steel Tein ss's and ha's will certainly rust. the aluminum ra's and re's will not. compare prices of those models



I don't have a TC photo yet...but they are available. this is for an RSX

Here is the TC purchase link
http://www.partshippers.com/index.ph...roducts_id=761
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Originally Posted by Lip
Just a little FYI. Scion lifers get a little discount. i could do 10% off for Scion Life members. This is high high end stuff. Tein basic? hehe. Ever see Tein sleeves after some time?

the steel Tein ss's and ha's will certainly rust. the aluminum ra's and re's will not. compare prices of those models



I don't have a TC photo yet...but they are available. this is for an RSX

Here is the TC purchase link
http://www.partshippers.com/index.ph...roducts_id=761
do you have the spring rate on those?
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I'll have more info for you tomorrow...but

They are 75series which means...

75 Series Coil-overs are rebuildable and revalveable shocks

If i remember correctly...

Spring rates of 350 in/lb in the front and 250 in/lb in the rear are standard for the Sentra. However, for hardcore racers, customized spring rates will also be available with rates of up to 600 in/lbs. Don't quote me...i'm getting definite answers tomorrow for you on the TC specifically.
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Lip
Just a little FYI. Scion lifers get a little discount. i could do 10% off for Scion Life members. This is high high end stuff. Tein basic? hehe. Ever see Tein sleeves after some time?

the steel Tein ss's and ha's will certainly rust. the aluminum ra's and re's will not. compare prices of those models



I don't have a TC photo yet...but they are available. this is for an RSX

Here is the TC purchase link
http://www.partshippers.com/index.ph...roducts_id=761

I have seen tein coilovers after heavy use... never seen rust... on the car for 3 years.
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 11:05 AM
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I hear the newer teins finally have a teflon coating in thier paint. Tein in the past has been known to show signs of rust. I've even seen the sleeves lock in place. Its possible the newer stuff is better but the older sure wasn't. The rust never hurt performance of the shock...it was cosmetic only unless the sleeve wouldn't turn anymore of course.
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 06:13 PM
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true...
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 07:02 AM
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suspension will be the last thing I change on my tC.

the car needs more horsepower before I'm worrying about looks, brakes, or suspension.
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by DouBLeJ16
suspension will be the last thing I change on my tC.

the car needs more horsepower before I'm worrying about looks, brakes, or suspension.
i have to disagree there, unless you are building a drag racer, a better suspension (and definately tires) will make much better use of the power you already have. i learned that with my old civic (its 76hp became tremendously more useful once i didn't need to brake as much). plus these cars have a kinda twitchy suspension setup...

suspension, brakes, power (then maybe brakes again ;P)
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lol, don't get mad at me for asking this, cuz I'm stupid and don't catch on easily, but does all this underseer stuff apply to AT's, and if so.... how fast would I have to be taking a corner (assuming there are perfect road conditions) in order for it to lose control? is it ok for those occasional times where u have to spead ahead of traffic, but then slow down really fast to make a tight turn? (I know it sounds stupid, but just go with me here)

Another thing, Understeer means that the front wheels lose traction, and the steering wheel goes crazy and you can't control it right?

Thanks for putting up with my stupid questions,
Matt
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by IwannaScion
lol, don't get mad at me for asking this, cuz I'm stupid and don't catch on easily, but does all this underseer stuff apply to AT's, and if so.... how fast would I have to be taking a corner (assuming there are perfect road conditions) in order for it to lose control? is it ok for those occasional times where u have to spead ahead of traffic, but then slow down really fast to make a tight turn? (I know it sounds stupid, but just go with me here)

Another thing, Understeer means that the front wheels lose traction, and the steering wheel goes crazy and you can't control it right?

Thanks for putting up with my stupid questions,
Matt
Yes it applies to AT's. The cornering speed will be variable depending on the conditions. Because our cars are front wheel drive, we have understeer which means that if you want to turn the car sharply, in some instances it will just keeep going straight without turning.
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 05:33 PM
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bka

Old Apr 7, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Lip
bka

i dont get it



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