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Old May 8, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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Just installed the TEIN CS and drop it almost to the lowest drivable point. It measures 26.5" from top of fender wells to the ground on all 4 corners. There's no rub at all for 99% of street driving. I set them at 0/0 for all 4. The only rubbing I have was when I did a high speed turn and hit a bump. I have modified the wheel well liners to fix this problem. It rides as good as stock so I'm happy now

Here is how it looks with no fender gap:



There're only 2 threads left so it's alomost the lowest setting for TEIN CS:

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Old May 8, 2005 | 05:14 PM
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That looks real nice Do you mind me asking who you bought your Tein CS from?

Did you install them your self?
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Old May 8, 2005 | 05:15 PM
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That is a very sweet looking GS. Do you have the link to where you got these springs?
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Old May 8, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by LasVegasGS
That looks real nice Do you mind me asking who you bought your Tein CS from?

Did you install them your self?
Just got them from Steve G. Top notch service, received them 5 days after ordered. I had a performance shop installed for me. $300 with adjustment to specified height.
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Old May 8, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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looks real nice Jacob Nice wheels too.

I wish I had a trustworthy performance shop around here that would instal Teins for $300.

When I do end up doing my susp. it will be Tein CS, I only want an inch or so drop and want to have the adjustability.

any annoying squeaks or rattles or harshness?
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Old May 8, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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Ha there nothing like CoilOvers welcome to the family
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Old May 8, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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Nice drop. You should consider getting the EDFC now that you have the TEINs if you haven't got it yet. Very highly recommended

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Old May 8, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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Hi Guys, thanks for the compliments. Even with 0/0 setting on Tein CS. I kind of feel it's still too soft for my taste. I really don't want to go any softer, so I don't think I need the luxury EDFC
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Old May 8, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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Teins have adjustable compression and rebound? If so, you have it on stiffest compression and slowest rebound?
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Old May 8, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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Car is look great Jacob, love the reflections in that first pic
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Old May 8, 2005 | 07:16 PM
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Looks sick bro! Perfect height.

Post more pics
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Old May 8, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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Car looks great Jacob. I am glad you like the CS. Could you post a close up pic of the gap between the fender and tire? It looks like there is very little gap there and that is what I am looking for. How many threads are left in the rear?
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Old May 8, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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Here you go Rich,

Front Gap:


Rear gap:


There are 6 threads left on the back.
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Old May 8, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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That looks great...
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Old May 9, 2005 | 05:44 AM
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Looking great, always liked your black GS..
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