I found springs on ebay that I can't seem to identify. They are green teins, I would almost assume S techs but the numbers listed and the numbers on the spring don't match up to anything I can find on S techs.

What are these springs? Once they are identified, would you please tell me a little bit about them. There are plenty of pictures to help you decide.

Thank you so much.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2050281&rd=1,1

 

genuine s-tech.

this would get more eyeballs if it had a better description and were listed in the right forum (xb suspension and handling)

 

S-Tech "copies" from what I can tell. It might be an old product number but I couldnt find anything to confirm that idea. There have been a lot of TEIN knockoffs on eBay lately and TEIN even has a page on their website about it. Maybe Im wrong but I wouldnt buy those....

 

You are right. Bumb move by me. Maybe a mod would move it for me.

 

Those are Tein S-Techs, the H-Techs are a goldish color. At one time there were some fake S-Techs floating around e-bay. However, these appear to be real based on how the numbers and "Tein" decals are applied. Also those are the numbers that were stamped on my Box's S-Techs.

Here's the link for the fakes ---> http://www.tein.com/counterfeit/warning.html

Specs:
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Drop = 1.7 inches front and 1.5 inches rear.
Spring rate = 145 lbs front and 179 lbs rear.

Mine settled to about 2 inches after a few weeks. Here a pic. ---> https://www.scionlife.com/gallery/?photo=22586

 

See, that's what I was thinking but I can't seem to match any of the numbers up to the numbers belonging to S-Techs.

 

Except for the numbers that were on your box. I'm wanting some springs, teins preferably, but I'm a little sketched out on these.

I'm not going to create another thread for this, but do you need a camber kit or anything to obtain factory specs on the aligment once you lower your xb?

 

After you get it lowered just get an alignment. You wont need camber adjustment. Its kidna fun though....

I made some calls and have actually found those numbers on a box I know to be genuine. I guess TEIN changed the model number at some point. Seems like a good deal. Jump on it. Some recent fakes have had the numbers printed on as well instead of the old stick on numbers they used to use. Thats why I was a little hesitant...

 

If you aren't comfortable with this seller or the springs, try this guy. I've ordered 3 sets of Teins from him in the past with no issues.

http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAP...djapaneseparts

BTW, there's no need to a camber kit.

 

i would question it, in the long run ya need ta look at the safety end of a deal like this, for that price i'd guess fake. ya sure don't want ta hurt your RS3 try'n ta save a few $'s. ya could always send the link to tein and see what they say, good luck

 

i could hear Tein's response now - "please buy your tein springs thru an authorized dealer, thanks."

 

look real alot of fakes had the "TEIN" as a sticker and this one in the pic at least are inked on like the real ones

 

READ THIS FROM THE TEIN WEBSITE!!!!!

http://www.tein.com/counterfeit/warning.html

This will tell you if they are fake or not.

 

Look up a few posts.

 

They sold for $81... they looked authentic using the Tein provided comparison. Anyone on here the winner?

 

I got it. The ebay s-tech. New member here and new to all sorts of mods. Willing to gamble, will travel!

 

Nice, it was a good deal on those springs. I was in the bidding for a while, but I'm not sure I want that big of a drop yet.