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Most-Wanted
09-22-2003, 04:50 PM
Need to lower this beast and want to go with springs for now. Who makes the best ride quality vs. height?

Civicvtec1ps
09-22-2003, 05:22 PM
seems like most people are happy with tein s tech springs. just got mine today .hopefully i will insatll them this weekend

eurosteez
09-23-2003, 06:43 PM
Im going with tein too, Even though they are not ep specific.

EP33
09-23-2003, 10:34 PM
Tein springs for sale!

eurosteez
09-23-2003, 11:18 PM
I want your teins ep33!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Most-Wanted
09-25-2003, 08:29 AM
It appears that nobody works at showstoppers anymore. I called all day Tuesday with no answer or message system. Not very professional in my opinion. I am about to order the entire R kit and will try them one more time. If nobody answers I wil go through a private resource once again.
So, I went to Ft. Lauderdale to a friends shop and bought a pair of the Eibach Sportlines on Wednesday. He installed them on the spot and they are perfect. No rattles or squeaks. Ride is perfect, just like stock, and is stiff in corners. The car now has 369 miles on it and counting............

Civicvtec1ps
09-25-2003, 12:21 PM
Originally posted by Most-Wanted
It appears that nobody works at showstoppers anymore. I called all day Tuesday with no answer or message system. Not very professional in my opinion. I am about to order the entire R kit and will try them one more time. If nobody answers I wil go through a private resource once again.
So, I went to Ft. Lauderdale to a friends shop and bought a pair of the Eibach Sportlines on Wednesday. He installed them on the spot and they are perfect. No rattles or squeaks. Ride is perfect, just like stock, and is stiff in corners. The car now has 369 miles on it and counting............
from my experiences. they are excellen vendor. called them up and ordered my springs. shipped out asap. got it in couple days. great service:)

Civicvtec1ps
09-25-2003, 12:22 PM
ok im installing tein s tech springs TOMMRROW. i will keep you guys updated with reviews and pictures.

jaydub
09-25-2003, 01:03 PM
Originally posted by Most-Wanted
It appears that nobody works at showstoppers anymore. I called all day Tuesday with no answer or message system. Not very professional in my opinion. I am about to order the entire R kit and will try them one more time. If nobody answers I wil go through a private resource once again.
So, I went to Ft. Lauderdale to a friends shop and bought a pair of the Eibach Sportlines on Wednesday. He installed them on the spot and they are perfect. No rattles or squeaks. Ride is perfect, just like stock, and is stiff in corners. The car now has 369 miles on it and counting............

That's weird. I called them to order my springs on Tuesday, and I spoke to someone after two rings, and I had my order placed within five minutes. Easy peasy.

Most-Wanted
09-25-2003, 01:11 PM
I even went back to the website and checked the number. I am confused. Well, I'll give them another shot. I'm just impatient.

RockEP_SS**
09-25-2003, 01:58 PM
Yo Most-Wanted! Sorry we missed your call dood! I musta been busy takin jaydub's order for the Tein springs :p :angel: :cool: ! If anything drop my bro (Chuck) or me a PM. I'm not to good at returning PM's :angel:, but I know Chuck will reply for sure. Thanks!

Rocky
Showstoppers USA

Accordexcpe95
09-25-2003, 06:14 PM
Originally posted by Civicvtec1ps
ok im installing tein s tech springs TOMMRROW. i will keep you guys updated with reviews and pictures.

me too.. cant wait to lower my mirco van :D

Most-Wanted
09-26-2003, 10:50 AM
I will do just that. I really want the JDM kit. I'll pm you. I didn't really want to wait on the springs anyway! I will post pics today if the sun will come out.

Civicvtec1ps
09-26-2003, 08:28 PM
Teins springs are excellent. pics in 5 mins . PERFEct DROP. no squeeks no poping.

Civicvtec1ps
09-26-2003, 08:57 PM
Pics didnt turn out too well but here it is
i will take some better pics tommrrow
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid81/pf937b4ec60fcdbd8d605d3e71ed126a2/fafafcbb.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid81/pc178957bed6b0ecd1cbd12990771914e/fafafce7.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid81/pe7d0afb3629e02d3aefaf6a4d6ff377a/fafafc20.jpg

Makross
09-26-2003, 10:52 PM
lookin good with the drop i got some pics too ill post some tomorrow

Brettnyt
09-27-2003, 03:25 PM
how low do the teins drop, 1.5 or so?

Dunrick
09-27-2003, 03:28 PM
yep...

Me, Pax, Ultramania are on tein...

Civicvtec1ps
09-27-2003, 03:34 PM
Originally posted by Brettnyt
how low do the teins drop, 1.5 or so?
id say around 1.5-1.6 once springs are settled.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid81/pc9999fcd56877d60c229d011e69d91f0/fafa36d3.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid81/p92f52031bd99b0f63324a9d42ec2bab9/fafa3603.jpg
1 gap all around with 215/45/17
more pics go here
http://ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21505

Whiteboy
09-27-2003, 05:33 PM
Looking good! Did you get a camber kit yet?

Civicvtec1ps
09-27-2003, 05:34 PM
Originally posted by Whiteboy
Looking good! Did you get a camber kit yet?
no. you wont need one,

sleepin02si
09-30-2003, 03:10 PM
Originally posted by Civicvtec1ps
no. you wont need one,

EPHatchgirl has the Tein S-Tech's. I have seen them in person. She definately needs the camber kit, at least in the rear.

Mine Teins are on the way and I was going to be getting a camber kit after seeing hers. Can people please post pics that show that they don't need a camber kit please? It would make me feel a lot better.

Team
09-30-2003, 03:21 PM
Sounds like Tein has a good setup, which im glad of because I just ordered my Type Flex acouple days ago

Does anyone have experience with the Type Flex?

Civicvtec1ps
09-30-2003, 04:52 PM
Originally posted by sleepin02si
EPHatchgirl has the Tein S-Tech's. I have seen them in person. She definately needs the camber kit, at least in the rear.

Mine Teins are on the way and I was going to be getting a camber kit after seeing hers. Can people please post pics that show that they don't need a camber kit please? It would make me feel a lot better.
i will take some pics tommrrow. seems fine for me.

Civicvtec1ps
09-30-2003, 04:53 PM
Originally posted by Team
Sounds like Tein has a good setup, which im glad of because I just ordered my Type Flex acouple days ago

Does anyone have experience with the Type Flex?
Baller, i wish i could afford to buy tein flex!!

Civicvtec1ps
10-01-2003, 04:07 PM
Originally posted by sleepin02si
EPHatchgirl has the Tein S-Tech's. I have seen them in person. She definately needs the camber kit, at least in the rear.

Mine Teins are on the way and I was going to be getting a camber kit after seeing hers. Can people please post pics that show that they don't need a camber kit please? It would make me feel a lot better.
got some pics
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid81/pd0f49f0c012b09262531c1b1dc8f41b3/faefa5bd.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid81/pbf1024b6108a54273cfab686e8c5da86/faefa587.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid81/pab2ed31920a2a8c7ab0f1060a4d1b4e9/faefa581.jpg
its not even bad.

sleepin02si
10-01-2003, 04:22 PM
Thanks for the pics. Here is the only pic that shows the camber at all. I made it lighter so everone can see.
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/i=wMTc0NDMxNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D

IMO, there is certainly enough of an inward lean of the tire to cause uneven tire wear. I drive really hard as it is. My tires always wear quickly. They would be usless to me if the inside was wearing faster than the outside.

I will definately be installing a camber kit on mine when my S-Tech's come in. You ride looks great, BTW! I love the rims!

Civicvtec1ps
10-01-2003, 04:37 PM
Originally posted by sleepin02si
Thanks for the pics. Here is the only pic that shows the camber at all. I made it lighter so everone can see.
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/i=wMTc0NDMxNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D

IMO, there is certainly enough of an inward lean of the tire to cause uneven tire wear. I drive really hard as it is. My tires always wear quickly. They would be usless to me if the inside was wearing faster than the outside.

I will definately be installing a camber kit on mine when my S-Tech's come in. You ride looks great, BTW! I love the rims!
Thanks. yea if i see bad tire wear , i will get spc camber kit. its only 129 shipped anyway btw. my rear is dropped more than it should because i have heavy sub box.

sleepin02si
10-01-2003, 04:43 PM
I also have a heavy sub box. I don't know if the $129 kit is everything that you need. There is another kit that is $180. I can't remember where or what I read so I could be dead ass wrong. If you do get uneven tire wear, please post those pics too. The more info, the better for other to learn from;) :cool:

Civicvtec1ps
10-01-2003, 05:29 PM
Originally posted by sleepin02si
I also have a heavy sub box. I don't know if the $129 kit is everything that you need. There is another kit that is $180. I can't remember where or what I read so I could be dead ass wrong. If you do get uneven tire wear, please post those pics too. The more info, the better for other to learn from;) :cool:
showstoppersusa was selling them for like 180 shipped
new vendor sells spc full set for 129 shipped.
http://ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21676
i will post pics if i get uneven tire wear

sleepin02si
10-01-2003, 05:40 PM
Thanks for the link:D

DumbNewB
10-01-2003, 11:50 PM
I just got my tein springs installed this past weekend and I think its fine, I think Rocky has them too. Yea I would like to know if I need the camber kit too because I drive A LOT and I have a sub in my trunk.