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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 05:56 PM
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Tein s-tech springs after install?

I installed Tein-s tech and i must say the car looks sick now!! But since you all know when you install springs the tires arent completely straight and either cave in or out. Who here has had springs on for more than 6 months with the stock camber? Have you had any problems? I just got new tires too and i dont want to have to change my tires again in 3-6 months . Is it possible to adjust the stock cambers? What can i do? Dont have money for coil overs so its out of the question.Thanks
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 05:59 PM
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i think all you have to do is get your tires aligned
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 06:06 PM
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always have the whole car aligned after the springs that dropped that much. Of course it will affect your camber adjustment.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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yes- just get a 4 wheel alignment immediately.








If you are into performance driving - you can get a performance shop to set a slight negative camber and toe out - then go do some autocrossing!
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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yup i installed them myself and i got it aligned after and perfect, no camber kit needed. if the alignment shop says u need a camber kit due to the springs tell them to stop lying cuz u dont need them for the S Techs.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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If you do springs, like Tein, does the handling of the car improve? I could care less how "mean" my car looks, I just want to improve on perfection so to speak =p
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 06:49 PM
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ive read you loose handling with the teins and that the stock suspension was designed really well for the car. Maybe a upgraded set of swaybars would be the best ive also read hotchkis springs are pretty good there 5 ft pounds less up front and 5 more in the rear suppose to help balance out the car.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 07:07 PM
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I autocrossed for the first time yesterday, I'd love to do coil overs, but 1500 for a good set up, and then the car doesn't even go faster, it's just too hard for me to do. Maybe I'll stick with the stock suspension, but do rear sway bars and tower bars. I bet that would help =p
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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I installed my S-techs about 4 months ago and all is well. I got an alignment 2 days later. I think the drop looks really good!
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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Ive had mine for more than 6 months and I did get an ALIGNMENT or At least do it yourself. it was off exactly 1.3 degrees in the back and around 1 in the front. dont really remember.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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Yep... S techs here as well...aligned after install, and all is well after almost a yr..very happy here
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 08:37 AM
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have you guys noticed any wearing out of the tires either inside or outisde. Someone told me that even after an allignment they will still wear out fast b/c theres no aftermarket camber. Thanks
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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Bump!!!!
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 01:35 PM
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nope no wear
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 01:44 PM
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nothing yet for me either.
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