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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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Anyone here with drop on tein s tech w/ stock shocks? How's the ride and drop? Any pics?
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 11:02 PM
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tein s-techs + stock shocks was my first suspension set-up.

imo, ride quality did not suffer, but it was sporty when pushed hard.

ride height-wise, i thought it was nice. nothing too low, but low enough to make a difference.

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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by projectdna
tein s-techs + stock shocks was my first suspension set-up.

imo, ride quality did not suffer, but it was sporty when pushed hard.

ride height-wise, i thought it was nice. nothing too low, but low enough to make a difference.

I'm thinking on doing that set up. Do you still have the same suspension? Did it damage or leak the shocks?
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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i had it on my first set up . It was cool no problems i just wanted a lower set up
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 05:49 PM
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Someone told me S-Tech will make the rear look lower than the front, is it true?
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SCWB
Someone told me S-Tech will make the rear look lower than the front, is it true?
ya they tuck for sure
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by hypermyk
I'm thinking on doing that set up. Do you still have the same suspension? Did it damage or leak the shocks?
should not damage/blow out the shocks, but will increase the wear on them.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by projectdna
should not damage/blow out the shocks, but will increase the wear on them.
Are you still on the same suspension? For how long?
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 11:05 AM
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do you have camber kit? do you need one with s tech?
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by hypermyk
I'm thinking on doing that set up. Do you still have the same suspension? Did it damage or leak the shocks?
Rode on s-techs + stock shocks for about 5 months before i blew a shock, but it was almost 100% due to going to an auto cross event. Since upgraded to coils.

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Someone told me S-Tech will make the rear look lower than the front, is it true?
Measurement wise, i think the front is lowered more. I didnt notice any unevenness of the drop though.

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do you have camber kit? do you need one with s tech?
No camber kit is required, i wouldnt suggest one for this mild of a drop either. Just get an alignment.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by hypermyk
Are you still on the same suspension? For how long?
i had s-techs for ~2 years, which would've made it ~25k miles based on my driving habits. didn't have any suspension issues during that time.

but i have not been on s-techs for a while now.

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do you have camber kit? do you need one with s tech?
you don't need any aftermarket alignment correction parts. iirc, i was still able to stay within factory alignment specs w/ s-techs - albeit barely.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by projectdna
tein s-techs + stock shocks was my first suspension set-up.

imo, ride quality did not suffer, but it was sporty when pushed hard.

ride height-wise, i thought it was nice. nothing too low, but low enough to make a difference.

cannot agree with u more. i have this set up for eight months now and i still like it and no regret.
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 12:31 AM
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I think I'll do this type of drop. Wanted bcr's but can't afford it. I'm not the type of person that would keep on adjusting the height anyways. Thanks guys for the input.
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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I'll sell you my used set for cheap if you want they'd be coming from Texas though, I'm sure you could prolly find them locally quicker haha damn Cali kids, got it easy!
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