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how is the ride with tein s techs? good, awfull... about as stock but lower, how would you describe it. as it is, the ride is pretty stiff...

I bought a used kit, so I can't speak to them when they're new. My ride was a BIT harsher, but not unbearable. I found that certain smaller bumps in the road would be really violent dropped, but after I returned to stock springs, those same bumps would be next to unnoticeable. Overall, however, the ride was relatively smooth. My dad would tell me the car drove nicely if he had to take it in for service (since at the time I didn't qualify to drive a loaner). So it was never horrid.With new springs, there might be a break-in period. Not sure though.

it's a little stiff but not bad at all. handles SO MUCH better than stock suspension! (which is why i will most likely be doing the same to my LGT this Spring- I hope)

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Well, I just installed a set of new S-Techs on Monday and so far it's been amazing. You do feel the small bumps in the road a bit more but that is a small sacrafice for the new handling and cornering capabilities. I don't know if it's just me but I have also notices less ground noise after having them installed. Overall...I love the drop with S-Techs and would never go stock again!!!

Quote, originally posted by PHXLavaVibe »Well, I just installed a set of new S-Techs on Monday and so far it's been amazing. You do feel the small bumps in the road a bit more but that is a small sacrafice for the new handling and cornering capabilities. I don't know if it's just me but I have also notices less ground noise after having them installed. Overall...I love the drop with S-Techs and would never go stock again!!!you and me both, never going back to stock. Yeah now that you mention it, the Vibe does seem to ride very quiet with them on.

Do we use the same part number as the Matrix??

I believe so... identical suspension... most places have to look parts up for Matrix as Vibe isn't in their performance books.

Quote, originally posted by capachkid »Do we use the same part number as the Matrix??Yes....I got my Teins used from a Matrix owner. I've had my Teins on for 2 years now and I still love them.It might be my imagination, but I swear my car has gotten lower over the past year.

yes, same number as the matrix. 3.5 years on tein's and the ride is fine, sure you can feel the road more but I'll never give them up, just because of the better handling and the better look.

What about parking, still park easily or do you have to watch out for curbs?

Believe it or not, mine still clears parking curbs. I have never scraped anything.

Quote, originally posted by capachkid »What about parking, still park easily or do you have to watch out for curbs?I have to watch the curbs here...but it could just be a difference in curb height. I have only scrapped once and it wasn't that bad.