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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:03 am
by Sull
These are the correct springs right ?http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...A1318is that a good price ?

Re: Re: (Sull)

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:09 am
by kevera
Quote, originally posted by Sull »These are the correct springs right ?http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...A1318is that a good price ?They are the right ones.

Re: Re: (Sull)

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:09 am
by keithvibe
those are correct

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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 1:25 pm
by Sull
Alright cool.140US + 80US shipping to me, is that a good deal and where have others bought these I cannot seem to find any online shops except for the one link posted in this thread ??

Re: Re: (Sull)

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 2:33 pm
by Amtron
Quote, originally posted by Sull »Alright cool.140US + 80US shipping to me, is that a good deal and where have others bought these I cannot seem to find any online shops except for the one link posted in this thread ??I bought them for $100 shipped from someone on the forum (used with 5k) and ive seen them go here newer for less than the ebay ones

Re: Re: (Amtron)

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:33 pm
by 2002sportside
When they come in make sure they are real Teins. The logo should be printed right on the spring, not a sticker. I paid $145 shipped for H-Techs a couple of years ago, but they have gone up in price - they would be $224 shipped from where I got them.

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Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 6:27 am
by Sull
Yeah I saw the article on the fakes I found a place in my province and they list them for 205 Canadian which seems good. I emailed them for a shipping quote.

Re: Re: (Sull)

Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:55 pm
by FyreMark
Hey Sull, let me know how that goes. I live in Canada and I'm interested in a set of s tech's as well =]

Re: Re: (FyreMark)

Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:03 am
by Sull
I ordered mine from a shop in BC. My province, I think they were about 260ish Canadian. I'll let you know how that go's, haven't got them yet.

Re: Re: (Sull)

Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 4:18 am
by NascarXprt
i got mine for $90 US + $40 US shipping from these guys: qualifiedjapaneseparts in 2005. but i cant find them on ebay anymore but they were good with shipping and response for me.

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:53 pm
by Sull
There is a set on ebay for 140US. From what I have seen on the net it does not look like they are going for cheap any more.Mine are going to be a week longer, the guy said stuck in customs, w/e that means?

Re: (Sull)

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:47 am
by FyreMark
Thanks for the updates sull! I was lucky enough to find a local on matrixowners selling a set of s techs. Can't wait to pick em up and put them on. Hope you get yours soon =]

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:03 pm
by WaveAction
s-techs are the best, got them in my vibe and couldnt be happier..u guys are gonna love them

Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 3:20 am
by Sull
I am really excited. They should be here soon hopefully.I have tokico struts, new mounts and a strut bar to install

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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:26 am
by Sull
Just got my S techs installed. Loving it !!!! I'll post some pics when my new wheels come in Pretty rough roads up north and these springs are fine, I might reevaluate that when I get my low pro tires lol

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 2:29 am
by B14CK_H4WK
how do you like the handling now? how fast can you take 90 degree turns now lol?

Re: (Sull)

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:19 am
by roguesix
hey, i have a quick question. i am looking at putting on the tein h tech lowering springs as i dont want a big drop but i want to clear somehting up. it seems as if the tein h tech springs for the matrix have alittle more drop (front - 1.7, r 1.5) as opposed to the vibe h techs (f 1.4, r 1-3). i would prefer the h techs for the matrix because it is a little more drop but not too much or too little.does it matter which one i get? they should fit the vibe as well right?thanks for your help

Re: (roguesix)

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:13 am
by 2002sportside
I don't know why they list them as two different heights since they are the same part number. The Matrix can't be that much heavier...But to clarify, they are the same spring.

Re: Lowering springs (02csnow)

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 2:17 pm
by Platinum76
Teins rock !! go green!!! I love them and for the money you cant go wrong, just put my MR7's back on with some continental ex contact hybrid treads. went with a 225/50/ZR16... Love it !!! with the tokiko's on top of it.. I can pull some G's on the on and off ramps

Re: Lowering springs (Platinum76)

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 11:28 pm
by mkdubs
I have B&G springs, and i love them, they ride great, plus when i park next to another vibe the top of my side mirror sits under the bottom of theres. cant wait to buy the B&G coilovers!

Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 2:03 am
by Kevzaz
http://www.highperformanceoutl....htmlPretty cheap. Might have to get them...

Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 5:15 am
by Kincaid
Wow, that is a nice price (plus $25 shipping for me). A quick check shows the Teins claim a 2"/1.9" front/rear drop and Eibach Sportlines are a 1.8"/2.1" The Teins sound like what I want. Kevzaz - do you not have lowering springs now?

Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:07 am
by Mariachi
thats actually about what i paid for my s techs.

Re: (Kevzaz)

Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:25 am
by Kincaid
Quote, originally posted by Kevzaz »http://www.highperformanceoutl....htmlPretty cheap. Might have to get them...I just put in my order for H-Techs from this same company. Couldn't find any bad reviews for the seller and they were a few bucks cheaper than eBay. Now, the price for the S-Techs is even less than the H-Tech - wonder why?Anyway, I am excited! I was beginning to be afraid if I waited too long these springs would no longer be available.

Re: (Kevzaz)

Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2017 11:58 am
by 2010GTJT
Kincaid wrote:Quote, originally posted by Kevzaz »http://www.highperformanceoutl....htmlPretty cheap. Might have to get them...I just put in my order for H-Techs from this same company. Couldn't find any bad reviews for the seller and they were a few bucks cheaper than eBay. Now, the price for the S-Techs is even less than the H-Tech - wonder why?Anyway, I am excited! I was beginning to be afraid if I waited too long these springs would no longer be available.

Did you have alignment trouble with the H Techs? I know ppl have trouble with the S Techs..... 0.5 deg or so etc

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 10:35 am
by boxer951
i recently installed some MANZO LOWERINGS SPRINGS and their comfortable and the heught is perfect imo..and i only paid $98 bucks.ima see if i can post a pic on here..can anyone give me instructions on how to post pics on here using my phone?is there an app i need? sorry ima noob lol

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 10:49 am
by boxer951
Image

hopefully u guys can see the pic i uploaded..has the Manzo Lowering Springs.

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 5:30 pm
by Pugz
beautiful ride, and stance

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 9:55 am
by WhgVibe
Very Nice looking Vibe. I love the wheels and the lowered look. :D

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:31 pm
by liferules04
Great thread. New to the group and just starting on my 2005 Vibe.

Need tires first so ditching the stock rusted steel wheels for Enkei J10 (16x7) / Pirelli CINTURATO P7 in a few weeks.

I am planning Springs/Shocks in the fall. Like I said I am new to the Vibe, but I have used H&R Sport springs/Bilstein Sports in the past for VW's and BMW's. Any experience with this combo for Vibe.

Just curious.

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 1:35 pm
by fistpump44
I have a 2009 Vibe and looking for some lowering springs. My search has solely been on ebay or amazon. I've not been successful on these sites in finding springs that would fit. Can anyone volunteer what they have purchased and installed? Help!

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 10:01 am
by Julio8210
Looking at the tein springs for my 03, shipping is insane on site I found them on, any recommendations on reputable sites to get them from?
Thank you in advance!

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:41 pm
by SpotTheDogg
Hello all, looking at spring listings and they all say FWD. Does our 2005 AWD use the same part? Trying to decide between H Tech and S Tech now. Thanks, great site

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 4:22 am
by SpotTheDogg
SpotTheDogg wrote: Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:41 pm Hello all, looking at spring listings and they all say FWD. Does our 2005 AWD use the same part? Trying to decide between H Tech and S Tech now. Thanks, great site
Not only trying to decide between those two, I don’t even know if they’re applicable

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:22 am
by SpotTheDogg
I searched for two days before my initial post and have been searching for three days since. I have found that Manzo springs are listed for Matrix AWD/FWD. I have found that the AWD may like stiffer rear spring rate.

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:30 am
by zbyers
I believe http://www.canuckmotorsports.com/ has lowering springs for the AWD.

As far as I know, the FWD springs should suffice. However, it would drop the AWD even further than a FWD. The AWD Vibe sits about 0.50-0.75" higher than the FWD. So instead of a typical 2-2.25" drop, you would likely be closer to 3". I haven't a clue how that may affect the drivetrain since it is AWD.

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 10:24 am
by Bookworm
Man, I always thought my car was too close to the ground as it was.

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 11:25 am
by SpotTheDogg
Bookworm wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 10:24 am Man, I always thought my car was too close to the ground as it was.
Wheelgap sucks

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 3:39 am
by zbyers
Bookworm wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 10:24 am Man, I always thought my car was too close to the ground as it was.
A two inch drop looks good, but is quite a bit lower than stock monster truck status.

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Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:28 am
by SpotTheDogg
zbyers wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:30 am I believe http://www.canuckmotorsports.com/ has lowering springs for the AWD.

As far as I know, the FWD springs should suffice. However, it would drop the AWD even further than a FWD. The AWD Vibe sits about 0.50-0.75" higher than the FWD. So instead of a typical 2-2.25" drop, you would likely be closer to 3". I haven't a clue how that may affect the drivetrain since it is AWD.
Canuck AWD springs are discontinued.
I’m not following the logic of the added 1” of drop for an AWD, are you saying the AWD sits higher because it has longer springs?

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:41 am
by zbyers
SpotTheDogg wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:28 am
zbyers wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:30 am I believe http://www.canuckmotorsports.com/ has lowering springs for the AWD.

As far as I know, the FWD springs should suffice. However, it would drop the AWD even further than a FWD. The AWD Vibe sits about 0.50-0.75" higher than the FWD. So instead of a typical 2-2.25" drop, you would likely be closer to 3". I haven't a clue how that may affect the drivetrain since it is AWD.
Canuck AWD springs are discontinued.
I’m not following the logic of the added 1” of drop for an AWD, are you saying the AWD sits higher because it has longer springs?
Yes, the AWD sits higher as it has taller/longer springs than the FWD. It has one extra coil compared to the FWD.

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 11:11 am
by SpotTheDogg
So just a set of FWD springs will lower it 1”? That sounds ok.

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:12 am
by SpotTheDogg
SpotTheDogg wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2020 11:11 am So just a set of stock FWD springs will lower it 1”? That sounds ok.
Has anyone confirmed this?

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2020 2:19 am
by zbyers
SpotTheDogg wrote: Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:12 am
SpotTheDogg wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2020 11:11 am So just a set of stock FWD springs will lower it 1”? That sounds ok.
Has anyone confirmed this?
Yes, several. The Rally Vibe GT is running AWD springs, since it sits higher. My brother put AWD springs on his FWD so it sits higher now too.

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 8:34 am
by SpotTheDogg
zbyers wrote: Mon Apr 06, 2020 2:19 am
SpotTheDogg wrote: Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:12 am
SpotTheDogg wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2020 11:11 am So just a set of stock FWD springs will lower it 1”? That sounds ok.
Has anyone confirmed this?
Yes, several. The Rally Vibe GT is running AWD springs, since it sits higher. My brother put AWD springs on his FWD so it sits higher now too.
But they all run the same struts?
Is the ride height listed anywhere?

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 1:52 am
by zbyers
SpotTheDogg wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2020 8:34 am
zbyers wrote: Mon Apr 06, 2020 2:19 am
SpotTheDogg wrote: Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:12 am

Has anyone confirmed this?
Yes, several. The Rally Vibe GT is running AWD springs, since it sits higher. My brother put AWD springs on his FWD so it sits higher now too.
But they all run the same struts?
Is the ride height listed anywhere?
Strut bolts up the same, but probably is slightly longer. Spring definitely is.

No idea. You'd have to search part numbers to determine.

Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 2:11 am
by 4StayHawaii
It cost me a lot to find out a while ago on my 2004 awd. I had put H techs in my awd they were horrible. They were probably only meant for the weight of the fwd. The front bottomed out at freeway speed. I got eibachs for it and the rear was still sagging too much. I finally installed a set of stock fwd springs in the rear with the eibachs in front. This ended up being perfect height and ride for my needs (you may have different opinions)Image. I had 1” spacers front and 2” rear. (2” is probably too much but it looks cool)
https://m.facebook.com/nineteenseventy ... ent_follow
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Re: Lowering springs

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 2:28 am
by zbyers
4StayHawaii wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2020 2:11 am It cost me a lot to find out a while ago on my 2004 awd. I had put H techs in my awd they were horrible. They were probably only meant for the weight of the fwd. The front bottomed out at freeway speed. I got eibachs for it and the rear was still sagging too much. I finally installed a set of stock fwd springs in the rear with the eibachs in front. This ended up being perfect height and ride for my needs (you may have different opinions)Image. I had 1” spacers front and 2” rear. (2” is probably too much but it looks cool)
https://m.facebook.com/nineteenseventy ... ent_follow
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Basically made it look like it is stock FWD height. :D