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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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Tein Vs Swift lowering springs

I heard the tein lowering springs are not that good on evos but i heard swift springs arent that bad.I know this question may have been answered but i could not find the answer.Can anybody tell me there experience or what they know about these springs?
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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I've had Tein S.Tech springs on my car (stock KYB GSR shocks) for over 20k daily-driven miles and my shocks are still going strong and the car is quite competitive in autocross. Are they the BEST springs out there? No, of course not since the drop is so aggressive, but I love the look and have zero complaints about them.

The Swift springs are the "better" spring with superior handling and probably a slightly nicer ride, but they drop isn't as aggressive.
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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go with swift. The drop is perfect and the comfort level is almost the same as the stock springs. Im rolling with a 255/35r18 tire and i still have about a 1/2 inch of fender space left.
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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Tein S.Tech drop (1.8"F/1.1"R):


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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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Tein S.Tech drop (1.8"F/1.1"R):

Very nice drop! Looks great.

but I hear the Swifts handle and drive better. The drop is pretty nice.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 12:48 AM
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supposably tein are one of the worst springs you could buy, they destroy you're stock struts
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by STIKILLA1084
I heard the tein lowering springs are not that good on evos but i heard swift springs arent that bad.I know this question may have been answered but i could not find the answer.Can anybody tell me there experience or what they know about these springs?
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=363586

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https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=363564

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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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wouldn't coilovers be better?? I know they're expensive but if your gonna do it do it right the first time.,
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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Between Swift and Tein, I would personally go with the Swifts over and over again. They will provide much better handling for you and also offer a decent drop to add to the aesthetics of your vehicle
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Tein drop is sexy but the ride quality is horrible.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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I love my swifts's with the bilstiens.
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by TurboColt
I love my swifts's with the bilstiens.
That's a FANTASTIC combo!
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 06:47 AM
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Well I appreciate everyone input. I'm going with the swifts with blisten shocks.Thanks
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 06:48 AM
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My Evo 3 years 42k on my stock KYB Tein S-tech very aggressively Daily Driven in NYC ZERO COMPLAINTS!!!! My Girls Evo had Tanabe GF210 a blew out the front Struts. People that haven’t installed the Teins on there cars shouldnt talk **** if they haven’t experienced it them selves.

Swift springs are better performance springs like already stated..

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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by STIKILLA1084
Well I appreciate everyone input. I'm going with the swifts with blisten shocks.Thanks

If you have Bilstien Shocks go with the Swift from my own personal expirence.
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