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Old May 31, 2004 | 10:15 AM
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Tein S-Tech Springs

Hello, I have been thinking of getting the Tein S-Tech Springs for my 03 wrx (temp drop till I do all the body kits and other stuff to save up for coilovers). My question is do I need anything else to mount the springs on my stock struts or just replace the stock struts with these struts? and use the stock top hat and top mount. Thanks And since I am only dropping it 2 = front and .07 = rear I do not need camber bolts, right? Thanks
Old May 31, 2004 | 11:08 AM
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You don't need anything, just the springs.
Old May 31, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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cool, thanks
Old May 31, 2004 | 02:03 PM
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I think you will be ok in the rear without a bolt kit (I have a 1.2" drop in the rear and I was at-2) and the front already has them but from what I've been told the front struts will wear very fast with a 2" drop. If it was my $ I would scrap the temp springs idea and go with the coilovers before the body kit but thats just my opinion.
Old May 31, 2004 | 03:13 PM
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Well I am not worried about the quick wear on wrx, I have had it since october 02, and only have 5,400 miles on it. Thanks for the help.
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I wish I could keep the miles off like that.
Old May 31, 2004 | 03:48 PM
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I got a company vehicle and a durango to go out with the wife and kids, can't take mine because I don't have a trunk.
Old May 31, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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If you want I have pics on my 02 with Tein-S.
Old May 31, 2004 | 09:02 PM
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yeah cool, email me at nosnam@comcast.net thanks
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BTW I have some I am selling, I will make you a good deal on them if you want. I have only had them on there for a few months now. PM me if you are interested.
Old May 31, 2004 | 10:04 PM
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how much you want for them and what for shipping to pa 15012 Thanks
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 08:02 PM
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Which ones are better s-tech or h-tech. I want to stay with tein because they lower the front more than the back and the other springs lower the back about the same as the front. I will upload some pics of my ride with the wheel gap for some opinions. Thanks
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I don't know about the h-tech, but you can see my drop above with s-tech. I can fit 3 fingers up front and two in the back.
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H techs dont drop as much as S. techs. I have S. on my car and a buddy has H (both 04) and he is just a tad higher. Ride quality... eh my butt can't tell but I'm sure there S. are stiffer. The drop on the S. techs is dramatic. Around 2.4" on the front and 1.3" on the back on the 04. The 02-03 is a bit less. The H. is around half an inch less all around (give or take).



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