Tein Basics + RB Sway Set
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Tein Basics + RB Sway Set
Thanks to the help of Randy (TheDosDog), and Fred (BrotherVoodoo), we installed the tein basics and racing beat sway bars with end links. The install went pretty well except for the the rear right coilover, but that was due to the previous install going wrong. Initial impressions of the difference....hot dayum!!!! The body roll is gone. I was taking some recockulous turns, and barely broke the tires loose. I honestly couldn't believe how great it was. I was thinking the combination was going to be stiff, but it is actually pretty smooth, and composed. I'm not sure what some were talking about when they said it was a harsh ride, but we all have different asses...preferences :p . I highly recommend the combination, and thanks again Randy and Fred.
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Originally Posted by Bonton
how much extra work involved with the end links, thinking about doing this mod in the future. Looks great by the way, nice work guys.
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We played around with it a bit. Got is set up so the heigh is perfect on all sides with the extra weight of the sub on the rear left. It is higher than the s techs that I had, but thats how I wanted it.
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Originally Posted by Xyntax
Nice! How long did it take you guys to complete everything? Was this in Napa?
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Yeah, thats not bad for a phone. After driving around for a few days, and letting them settle, the ride is more harsh than the stock or S Techs, but its not unbearable at all. I still love them.
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Good work moostafa. I have the Tein Basics on my car as well and the ride isn't too harsh. There is such a great improvement in handling after installing them on my car. I'm glad that you like the coilovers as I did.
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how harsh is it when u say "isn't too harsh"? I know its hard to describe it but Is there anyway you can compare it to another vehicle or mazdaspeed set up? or how much harsher over stock?
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i personally want sway bars first. they are cheaper, easier to install and most importantly get rid of most body roll which is my biggest beef with the 8. next would be tyres(second beef with the 8) and then coilovers for me. after that its FI city (3rd biggest problem with the 8).
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Originally Posted by arr ex eight
how harsh is it when u say "isn't too harsh"? I know its hard to describe it but Is there anyway you can compare it to another vehicle or mazdaspeed set up? or how much harsher over stock?
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