Tein Lowering Springs
#1
Tein Lowering Springs
So i installed Tein Springs about a month ago and they havent at all lowered my car...if all they've rose my car up. There is still ALOT of wheel gap. Has anyone had this problem with tein springs? anyone know on any solutions?
Here are a few photos, the front is the worst.
Here are a few photos, the front is the worst.
#4
Trust Me, I'm an Engineer
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Also verify that you have the fronts on the fronts, and the rears on the rear.
What Team posted in that link is true. It is best to have to have at least one side of both anti-sway bars disconnected so the springs are fully compressed and don't have any roll stiffness coming from the anti-sway bars.
I find it easiest to preload with the wheel/tire off with the chassis on stands. I then use my floor jack under the hub assembly and raise until the chassis comes off the stands. At this point you want to torque all control arm to chassis joints (upper and lower).
PS: Remember to have an alignment. Everytime the nominal height changes, your alignment numbers change. Even if you aligned it last month when you first installed the springs, you will need to realign when you undo the preload that is currently on the springs.
Last edited by JCrane82; 10-16-2012 at 08:19 AM. Reason: typos
#7
I HATE SPEEDBUMPS!
Look at your 1st comment and just follow the procedures. If you installed the springs yourself, then you could do this. All you need is just basic tools, like what you used to install the springs. If you dont have time, then I guess you could bring it to any auto specialty shops that does this kind of stuffs. I'm not sure how much they will charge you for labor, but you could call them up and see. I don't think it will be that much though...good luck.
#8
Look at your 1st comment and just follow the procedures. If you installed the springs yourself, then you could do this. All you need is just basic tools, like what you used to install the springs. If you dont have time, then I guess you could bring it to any auto specialty shops that does this kind of stuffs. I'm not sure how much they will charge you for labor, but you could call them up and see. I don't think it will be that much though...good luck.
#9
Go Red Wings!
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I imagine the feeling (after several hours of work to install the springs) of seeing your car no lower was gut wrenching. ;-)
I have Tein S springs, and I guarantee you that pre-loading will take care of your problem, presuming they were installed correctly. And even still, they will settle in a little lower (after pre-loading) after a few days of driving.
And, as others have pointed out, be sure to get an alignment.
I have Tein S springs, and I guarantee you that pre-loading will take care of your problem, presuming they were installed correctly. And even still, they will settle in a little lower (after pre-loading) after a few days of driving.
And, as others have pointed out, be sure to get an alignment.
#10
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As for doing it yourself, it's really easy. You don't need a lift, just a ratchet and socket. If you have room at all... A couple of tools and an hour of your time will be much cheaper than a shop.
And if that still isn't an option, have the alignment shop do it. Just be sure to print out the DIY, just in case the tech isn't familiar with the concept.
And if that still isn't an option, have the alignment shop do it. Just be sure to print out the DIY, just in case the tech isn't familiar with the concept.
#15
PS just make sure you dont tighten the bolts until the car is sitting on the ground, if you bolt in the springs/struts while the car is still jacked up it wont lower the car which is what happened with me.
#16
European livin n ohio
yeah man no problem, and ive seen 2 other guys with rx8's with tein stechs and their rims are tucked but they have had them on longer than mine so they've set in for them, mine are still setting in.
PS just make sure you dont tighten the bolts until the car is sitting on the ground, if you bolt in the springs/struts while the car is still jacked up it wont lower the car which is what happened with me.
PS just make sure you dont tighten the bolts until the car is sitting on the ground, if you bolt in the springs/struts while the car is still jacked up it wont lower the car which is what happened with me.
#18
Sorry to bump, but about how long did it take you guys to do this? I work a lit and I need to get it done before I make an hour trip out for a couple events. I figured I could get it done in a few hours? Also how long does a wheel alignment take?
Did you ALL have to use compression spring tools too? I'm installing tokico blues with the s techs on an 04
Did you ALL have to use compression spring tools too? I'm installing tokico blues with the s techs on an 04
#21
Thanks EVERYONE! It actually took me and my dad a little over five hours to do it (smh) but ultimately it did get done and that's all I really cared about. The drop was insane, and the ride is so much better than before, but I'm wondering: how much more will it drop once it settles in and about how long does that take?
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