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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 12:53 AM
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Hey guys, my friend and I recently installed my tein s-tech springs. It's been about 3 days now.. and I was wondering how long I should wait for my springs to settle until I get an alignment..

and I've read other posts about the rear being higher than the front, it's true. After the springs settle, will the rear eventually drop?

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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 02:03 AM
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the drop is suppose to be
2.4F 2.0R so techncally... the rear is higher.

you shoud of known that when you bought ur springs.

3 days sounds like a good amount of time.
Old Jan 11, 2006 | 04:30 AM
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is there a legit reason why the rear would be higher?
Old Jan 11, 2006 | 06:28 AM
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Usually, it takes weeks for the springs to settle. ALso it depends on how you drive your car.
Old Jan 11, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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is there a legit reason why the rear would be higher?
different in ride height performs differently.
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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is there ANY way to make the rear at least look equal to the front?
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 12:30 AM
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i guess only if u had coil overs.. bigger rims hide it kinda well too lol
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 12:35 AM
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When the springs are "settled", would the rear appear lower when first installed?
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 01:04 AM
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my springs have been installed for a good year... and the rear is still lower
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ohh, when u got it installed.. did the rear look higher than the front at first?
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 01:12 AM
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..or it was always low..?

by low, what do you mean? like lower than the front?

you have tein s-techs right?
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 01:20 AM
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heh, nm. i read your profile.. so i see that you have sprint springs. well, these s-techs are lowered at 2.4 front and 2.0 in the rear.. obviously the front would be dropped more. i guess im concerned with the looks and all. i want it to be even!! ahhh
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 01:38 AM
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the s-tech's drop is the nicest drop out of all the other springs imo. i have 'em on mine.. you'll love 'em once they completely settle in..
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by sp0t
is there ANY way to make the rear at least look equal to the front?
Originally Posted by sp0t
i want it to be even!! ahhh
Yup, Hotchkis Springs!

Their the only springs that level out the tC. My drop is absoulutly perfect! IMO? Drop is even as can be! No rubbing either? 1.7 front, 1.97 rear. Sorry to interrupt the"TEIN s-tech" thread.
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:56 AM
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basically whats the difference in looks when it comes to newly installed springs and settled springs?
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:56 AM
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sorry, i know im starting to get annoying. =P
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