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post Apr 17, 2008 - 7:03 PM
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shaunrichard

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I am looking at some Tein S-Tech springs. They indicate they lower the front height by 1.5" andd the rear by .9". While I have a pretty good grasp on physics, I am not sure how much of a difference this really makes in performance. Is it really noticeable? For those of you who have lowered your cars, how satisfied are you with the results?

Just curious. Thanks in advance for your replies.


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post Apr 17, 2008 - 7:12 PM
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Yeah you notice it around corners at 100 mph LOL! :-) (Less roll) But its more for looks IMO!

TBH If you do the springs get new shocks too and then you will really notice the ride stiffen up and handle tonnes better!!!! Also a rear and front strut brace all helps!

The most beneficial suspension upgrade though, by far, and I can quote from many other GT4 owners that i have spoken too, the single best upgrade to the suspension you can do on our cars is the bushings!!!! IMHO!



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- shaunrichard   Lowering springs: how much difference?   Apr 17, 2008 - 7:03 PM
- - 94TRDcelica   Yeah you notice it around corners at 100 mph LOL...   Apr 17, 2008 - 7:12 PM
- - _mikeE   Would be a good idea to upgrade your shocks too si...   Apr 17, 2008 - 9:13 PM
- - 808celica   hmmmm satisfied????? heck yes before after ...   Apr 17, 2008 - 10:41 PM
- - bccentaur3   It does wonders for looks. And yes because the car...   Apr 17, 2008 - 11:01 PM
- - Rusty   QUOTETBH If you do the springs get new shocks too ...   Apr 18, 2008 - 3:28 PM
- - bccentaur3   You can go with bilstein. I really think if you wa...   Apr 18, 2008 - 8:15 PM
- - 808celica   yup yup. full coils will be the best. but if you j...   Apr 19, 2008 - 2:44 AM
- - _mikeE   I got KYB gr2's shocks/struts for my tein lowe...   Apr 19, 2008 - 4:08 AM
- - shaunrichard   Okay, so shock (or strut) replacement is strongly ...   Apr 19, 2008 - 8:31 AM
- - bccentaur3   If you want to save money and want some type of pe...   Apr 19, 2008 - 11:32 AM
- - shaunrichard   Sounds good. I appreciate the info.   Apr 19, 2008 - 11:42 AM
- - 94TRDcelica   Yep +1 for KYB GR2's and I recon combine that ...   Apr 21, 2008 - 7:31 PM
- - shaunrichard   Yeah, I'm looking at strut bars already. But w...   Apr 21, 2008 - 9:05 PM
- - 808celica   dont feel like a noob. this is after all a forum t...   Apr 21, 2008 - 9:18 PM
- - terqui   Bushings are what connect your suspension at certa...   Apr 21, 2008 - 9:30 PM
- - 94TRDcelica   What I mean by bushings is simply replace the olde...   Apr 22, 2008 - 6:52 PM
|- - BonzaiCelica   QUOTE(94TRDcelica @ Apr 22, 2008 - 6...   Apr 24, 2008 - 3:18 AM
- - shaunrichard   Thanks for the tip. Good link to have on file.   Apr 22, 2008 - 8:36 PM
- - 808celica   dude your in cali. isnt importrp in cali???   Apr 24, 2008 - 3:30 AM
|- - BonzaiCelica   QUOTE(808celica @ Apr 24, 2008 - 3:3...   Apr 24, 2008 - 5:08 PM
|- - 96bluevert   QUOTE(808celica @ Apr 24, 2008 - 1:3...   Apr 24, 2008 - 7:35 PM
- - GriffGirl   Import RP   Apr 24, 2008 - 5:44 PM
- - shaunrichard   Okay, back to the bushings. Contact with two of my...   Apr 25, 2008 - 5:43 AM


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