Ride height on Tein Basics with MINIMAL drop?
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Originally Posted by Gsedan35
Since I know of at least on sedan owner on Basics that got a max front drop of 1.5", I'm inclined to suspect their Z drop amounts listed for the Basics. Though technically the Z is lighter, that really has never shown up before in regards to drop level's Z to G.
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Originally Posted by Dan_K
If you don't track your car or any type of perfomance oriented driving, I would suggest Tein H-Tech for the G35. They barely lower your car and are very similar to stock ride comfort. I'm looking to get rid of my set, btw.
I have an 06 coupe and I would do a drop of 1" in front and .5"-1" in the rear but my first priority is ride quality. I know that the G H-Tech won't quite give me that much drop, although I'm interested in the ride quality of the springs. I assume I would have to go with the G S-Tech to get that drop and lose the ride quality. Since, the H-Tech's spring rates are less than stock is the ride softer than stock and how much drop did you get? Also, what shocks are you using?
If you are still interested in selling your springs can you PM me?
Thanks,
Mark
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Mark -
Please don't take offense, but you're getting this thread off topic. I'm trying to get a very specific question answered about Tein Basics and not a discussion of suspension alternatives. Do a search - there are many discussions about the very questions you are asking or start a new thread of your own. Thanks!
Mike
Please don't take offense, but you're getting this thread off topic. I'm trying to get a very specific question answered about Tein Basics and not a discussion of suspension alternatives. Do a search - there are many discussions about the very questions you are asking or start a new thread of your own. Thanks!
Mike
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Mike, call Tein at 1-562-861-9161, see if John can help you. (didn't write down his last name sorry) Have a conversation with him and ask if you were to purchase a pair of longer front springs, part number SG090-01250
144, if it would be his professional opinion that you'd get the drop range you really want on your car. The part number is for the same type of spring, same rate that the basics come with in the box. BUT, they are 50mm or just shy of 2" taller. Ask John if it's within reason that you'd go from these specs
-1.6" front min
-3.7" front max
to
+0.4" front min
-1.7" front max
If you do call, I will be very interested in what Tein say's.
144, if it would be his professional opinion that you'd get the drop range you really want on your car. The part number is for the same type of spring, same rate that the basics come with in the box. BUT, they are 50mm or just shy of 2" taller. Ask John if it's within reason that you'd go from these specs
-1.6" front min
-3.7" front max
to
+0.4" front min
-1.7" front max
If you do call, I will be very interested in what Tein say's.
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Well - they hadn't called back yet so I called them back today. Sorry to keep you all waiting. Jonathan had to go find a couple of engineers and ask around a bit to come up with an answer. Turns out the 2" longer spring (P/N: G090-01250) wont fit right because it is too long. However, they did say that going to a 10kg spring (P/N: SH100-01200) that is the same length would work and would raise the car by about .6" or so which would be about stock height at the minimum drop. So then you would have a 10kg/9kg setup - or a 10% bias to the front compared to the standard Basics. Their MSRP is $65 per spring so double that for the pair. I asked about the dampening being off, but he said that shouldn't be a problem for the basics since the change isnt too large. Sooo, I guess that is the answer to my question! I don't think I'm going to pursue this setup just yet, but I have it in my back pocket if I ever get my mind made up. I hope this helps out!
Mike
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