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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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Just bought me a new tc, 07exactley. Lookin to lower, but many decisions. I plan on putting 18s on it, and saw the teins went pretty low, 2.4"/2.0" to have a nice flush fit. Anyone out there with the s techs, feel free to tell me how they ride Also, the bolt pattern is 5x100 right?
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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they also have the tein H techs which arent as low, and of course the TRDs which im getting done tomorrow or tuesday.....i live in NY so a ridiculously low car aint the best idea speacially in the winter......
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yes thats the bolt pattern

and the stechs theyre pretty stiff. but i like the look so im happy as hell. and plus i can take corners at 50 mph even better!
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by roflitzjinno
yes thats the bolt pattern

and the stechs theyre pretty stiff. but i like the look so im happy as hell. and plus i can take corners at 50 mph even better!
You got any pics?
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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i love my tein s-techs. i can take corners alot faster not. there isnt too much of a sacrafice in ride quality, but you will notice it is stiffer.
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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bounce is close to stock but performance is far superior
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 04:27 AM
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The ride is a little harder but the look is SICK! Best "first mod" ever! U wont be disappointed
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 10:45 AM
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My s-techs ride smooth..i rode in a friend's w/ h-techs and i think my s-techs ride a lot smoother....
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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^^ What everyone said. And also SEARCH. It's been covered many times.
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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they ride pretty good, stiffer. better handling. you'll like them. i got them for sale.
Old Oct 3, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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go with tein s tech.. i love them..nice feel on turns.
Old Oct 3, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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I love my S-Techs but once I get an '07, I may opt for the H-Techs.
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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S tech are the best I had them for a while and I live in NYC the worst place for dropped cars.
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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i bought them for the stance. they do that well...

i will be switching to coilovers when the struts blow out though, the rear is too high
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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Which coilovers?
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Has anyone with the Tein stechs on stock shocks autocrossed?
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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Are you JcTc on YSTC?
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 11:36 PM
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Yes. What's up man.
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