Brandort3 wrote:I know that it's an older thread, but i was looking at your thread and saw the tien s-techs. Just a couple questions:
-How much did you end up getting them for?
-Were they hard to put on?
-Where did you get them?
and lastly,
-How do you like them?!
I this i paid $215... i cannot remember (shredded receipt) It was from ERACINGZONE but i just looked on their site and they don't have anymore. I just saw this on ebay for you:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tein-S-Tech-Low ... 0893826388" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (only one day left on the sale... decent price..)
http://www.partshawk.com/product/172-skl06-aub00" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; is another, $113 plus $18 for shipping (not sure on the tax thought)
Seems like the prices are lower now across the board than when i got mine.
I have a buddy who is the top mechanic at a pep boys... i paid him 20 an hour to help me instal stuff at his house on his off days. So we rented a spring compressor for an AutoZone (you get 100% of your $50 back upon returning). I could do it again without his help...i just need his tools is all
It wasn't too bad but you have to take the whole shock assembly off, compress the springs, cut the bump stop in half, compress the tein springs, and then put it all back on... it took us about 3 hours.. we were not rushing though. Oh yeah and we got lost looking for the bolts in the rear... i think we removed far more of the paneling than needed.
I like them a lot. No regrets. I love the feel and stance. I like driving hard on winding roads, but i deal with potholes and jacked up streets here in LA. I instantly felt more planted to the road and they take the bumps surprisingly well. I was worried the drop (about 2inches) would be too much...Its about identical to my wife's 2009 honda fit sport as far as scrape potential in dips etc. The ride quality is not too different than stock as they are softer than the stock springs (noticed that as they compressed easier with the spring compressor) It makes the ride feel just fine. I would say they are a good everyday setup that is affordable. I'm probably going to get those tokico struts soon like everyone else