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Finally got the drop! TEIN BASICS!! **PICS**

Yay!! Tein Basic Coilovers!! Yay!

First off I want to thank Tom from Gruppe-S for making this whole thing easy. I've dealt with a couple lousy dealers/vendors before, but Gruppe-S showed real customer service. I would recommend them to everybody here.

Now here's the low down. I pulled up into Gruppe-S parking lot and measured all 4 of my rims from the top of the rim to the fender edge. I know it's probably not the most accurate way to measure, but it's all I have. As soon as it was done, I measured it again from the same places. Keep in mind I have 19x9 +26 front with 245/35 tires, and 19x10 +20 rear with 275/35 tires. The camber doesn't look too bad, but then again I just got it done 4 hours ago. No fender rubbing. It definitely handles better/stiffer. I love this drop! Here are the results...
 
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Right passenger side - (1 inch drop)

Before = 4.5 inches
After = 3.5 inches
 
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Front passenger side = (1 inch drop)

Before = 4.25 inches
After = 3.25 inches
 
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Old 04-02-2005, 09:02 PM
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Front Driver side = (1 inch drop)

Before = a little more than 4.25 inches
After = a little more than 3.25 inches
 
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Old 04-02-2005, 09:04 PM
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Rear Driver side = (.5 inch)

Before = about 4.25 inches
After = about 3.75 inches

This side was already a different height to begin with. I'm going to have to adjust them when I get a chance.
 
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Old 04-02-2005, 09:33 PM
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Looks good G, hows the ride ? same ? stiffer ? Props on the fat lip
 
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hows the ride comfort now with them on?
 
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you better check your camber i can see that it is off a little..looks good!!
 
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looks good!
 
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Tein Basic Coilovers?

That drop looks so good! could you tell me how much i could pick up theTein Basic Coilovers for and where?
 
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(DaVeeD - Looks good G, hows the ride ? same ? stiffer ? Props on the fat lip)
The ride feels the same to me except when making turns. It feels like it's hugging the road more. It feels stiffer, but overall I say it feels like stock ride, but firmer turns. Thanks.

(CarFanatic56- hows the ride comfort now with them on?)
It feels pretty much like stock but with a bit firmer feel when driving and turns. It's definitely has to do with the stiff springs (503lbs).

(FrankieB- you better check your camber i can see that it is off a little..looks good!! )
You got that right. I can tell my front is a bit off so now onto the part I was dreading...the Camber kit! I'm going to let it settle in for about a week or two, and see how close I can get it into specs without the kit.

(pinoy702- That drop looks so good! could you tell me how much i could pick up theTein Basic Coilovers for and where? )
I picked mine up from Gruppe-S in Hayward, Calipornia for $780 (tax/shipping all included)

WORTH EVERY PENNY! I can't stop looking out my window to see my babies new stance!
 
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looks damn good
 
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that's not adjusted all the way down, right? looks sorta like my tein springs drop. Looks good overall though. congrats.
 
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Old 04-03-2005, 10:44 AM
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That's a nice drop.
 
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where are the rings set at? is it threaded half way down? looks good
 


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