Tein S-Tech Springs with stock shocks. Good or bad

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Oct 30, 2010 | 08:56 PM
  #1  
I just bought some Tein s-Tech springs for my 07 Coupe 6mt with stock 19's. Is it wise to mount them with the stock shocks or should i buy some aftermarket shocks? How would the ride feel with the stock shocks. Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks.
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Oct 30, 2010 | 09:07 PM
  #2  
Right now i'm running tein s tech springs on stock shocks .. ride isint bad cant complain .. I wasint planning on running it long it was just a temporary setup i put about 6000km ( about 3800 miles ) on this setup so far havint had any issue but i guess in the long run you would have problem.

My opinion is do a set of shocks with the springs. I personally am looking for more of a drop so i'm pulling out the springs and doing a coilover step up.
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Oct 30, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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Thanks for the input. I am thinking of running that same set up for now Since i am a college student (there for i am broke) lol. I think its a much better look than the stock springs. And i only use the car on weekends only, or when it rains. I ride a motorcycle and commute daily on that. So i think it will not have as much of an impact for now.
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Oct 30, 2010 | 11:48 PM
  #4  
That's the setup I was running. It was just fine for awhile but over time your shocks will get bad.

Oh...my springs were 350Z s techs nevermind haha
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Nov 2, 2010 | 01:38 PM
  #5  
I think people are overly paranoid about running springs with stock shocks. You should be fine for quite a while.
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Nov 2, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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i think the question is.... how many miles do you have on your stock shocks?

if he has XX,XXX miles it may be a better idea to upgrade while hes already installing the springs.
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Nov 2, 2010 | 02:17 PM
  #7  
Well it's an '07 so prob not too many miles at this point. Also, don't the 6MT's have different shocks (sport suspension)? I would assume that these shocks will do better with lowering springs.
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Dec 6, 2010 | 02:16 AM
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Quote: Well it's an '07 so prob not too many miles at this point. Also, don't the 6MT's have different shocks (sport suspension)? I would assume that these shocks will do better with lowering springs.
Yes i do...and the car has 50,xxx miles.
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Dec 6, 2010 | 03:03 AM
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My car had the sport suspension and 2 shocks were blown at 45K miles when I had the S-Techs on, springs were put on around 30K. If you drive normally, they will certainly last longer but those springs will shorten the life of the shocks.
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Dec 6, 2010 | 03:23 AM
  #10  
well it will only be for a while... and i literally only drive my car on the weekends, as i commute on my motorcycle everyday of the week. So i hope that is an advantage
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