Lowering Springs

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abyars

Discussion Starter · Dec 28, 2009

I know I have found several threads concerning springs but I just want the folks that have installed them to let me know the following please:

1. What type did you purchase?
2. Was there ANY spring slap?
3. If there was any how did you remedy it?
4. Were there any alignment issues with regards to the rear tires?
5. Are you rubbing tires AT ALL?
6. Did you get brave and change tires size and if so what size?

The reason I ask is I lowered an IS350 with the F-Sport springs and had terrible spring slap and had to install the Tein spring rubbers around the WHOLE DAMN SPRING on all 4 corners to get it to shut up

. I do not want to deal with that again.
Thanks in advance.
Andy

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BigMikeISF

· #2 · Dec 28, 2009

1. What type did you purchase?
Tein

2. Was there ANY spring slap?
None what so ever

3. If there was any how did you remedy it?
N/A

4. Were there any alignment issues with regards to the rear tires?
I installed the springs, waited for them to settle then had the dealership do an alignment. No issues at all regarding rear tire alignment. With Tein, the rear drop is minimal (.6 of an inch) so there should be no problems. I still have my alignment sheet if you'd like specific numbers.

5. Are you rubbing tires AT ALL?
Nope

6. Did you get brave and change tires size and if so what size?
Not yet

Hope this helps

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abyars

Discussion Starter · #3 · Dec 28, 2009

Thank You, looks like the Christmas Money from Santa is going to buy some springs

robbys3m3

· #4 · Dec 28, 2009

I have the Teins also and love them. Everything Mike said above applies to me as well.

sweetbird

· #5 · Jan 6, 2010

were can i get a set of teins? and how was the ride Quality? Did the ride become more harsh than stock?

BigMikeISF

· #6 · Jan 6, 2010

You can purchase Teins all over the internet. I personally purchased mine from Clark at VIP Auto Salon ([email protected]). The ride quality is smoother than stock in my opinion and no where near as harsh

sweetbird

· #7 · Jan 7, 2010

BigMikeISF said:
You can purchase Teins all over the internet. I personally purchased mine from Clark at VIP Auto Salon ([email protected]). The ride quality is smoother than stock in my opinion and no where near as harsh

thanks man!!!

mebuildit

· #8 · Jan 9, 2010

Just curious, why not buy Eibachs? or do they not make them?

IsFly168

· #9 · Jan 9, 2010

mebuildit said:
Just curious, why not buy Eibachs? or do they not make them?

Eibach makes springs for the F but its close to no drop at all,, .6inch front and .3 inch rear!!! whereas the Teins are 1 inch front and .7 rear. I've actually heard of ppl just doing the fronts only for the eibach springs and leaving the rear stock..

BigMikeISF

· #10 · Jan 9, 2010

mebuildit said:
Just curious, why not buy Eibachs? or do they not make them?

Like ISfly168 has stated, Eibach does make springs for the F however they provide little to no noticeable drop on the F. I had a buddy who was running Eibachs on his F, saw how the F looked on Tein and immediately switched. He also stated that the ride on the Teins was better than on the Eibach.

You can run Eibachs on the front or back with Teins on the opposite side (Eibach front, Teins back, etc.) however I wouldn't recommend it. If you're going to do it, make them all the same springs.

RichieISF

· #11 · Mar 24, 2010

Whats type of Teins are these you guys speak of, the H Series.?

Does it affect the handling, ride, etc

Any pics of your cars before and after , would be great ,

Am looking at lowering my ISF, seems they sit up in the front ...alot!

Thanks guys

~RichieISF~

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DS2k

· #12 · Feb 21, 2011 (Edited)

a bit of a dusty bump, but a related question nonetheless...

how does Teins compare to Swift? in terms of ride quality and drop.

Technik330

· #13 · Feb 22, 2011

I know Swift springs don't sag much at all, if at all.

M.A.S.

· #14 · Feb 28, 2011

Clark from VIP Auto Salon is where to buy the Tein.

DS2k

· #15 · Feb 28, 2011

are most people running with the gold or green Tein springs?

F'n around

· #16 · Mar 1, 2011

Mine is gold.

evil teo

· #17 · Mar 1, 2011

DS2k said:
are most people running with the gold or green Tein springs?

they only have the h tech available which is the gold ones.

evil teo

· #18 · Mar 1, 2011

DS2k said:
a bit of a dusty bump, but a related question nonetheless...

how does Teins compare to Swift? in terms of ride quality and drop.

Well the ride quality on both is better then stock I believe. The drop im not sure but you can check their websites for the specs. If your leaning for performance then go with swift, if your leaning more towards comfortability go with teins. I think these 2 are great. I drove another F with teins and ride quality is better.

F'n around

· #19 · Mar 2, 2011

^^^completely agree with the improved ride quality. The ride is not a jarring and far more compliant, but amazingly enough, due to to lower center of gravity it is more aggressive in the corners. I also installed the F Sport rear sway bar, so that help in the corners too. Way less understeer in the corners now.

omarab12

· #20 · Mar 2, 2011

I bought a set of Eibach's but I'm quite reluctant on installing them as I plan to go wider on the tires. I believe i should not face any rubbing issues if I go 245/35/19 up front and 275/30/19 in the back right? The other thing that I have really tried to look for on the forum and couldn't get a solid answer on is Do the Eibach improve handling properly or is does it just make the ride less harsh?

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