Got lowered on Tein S-Techs at CarLab
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Got lowered on Tein S-Techs at CarLab
I decided to just start a new thread.
In my other thread I had planned to go with H&R springs and cut half a coil in the front
Darwin at Carlab remembered my plans and why I had gotten the car and recommended
that I go with the Tein instead.
I really didn't want the car that low, I just didn't want the huge gap in the front.
The Tein even out the wheel gap and don't tuck the rear which is perfect for me
and my needs.
So thanks go out to Darwin for looking out for my best interests AND selling me less
expensive springs than what I was going to buy.
He also rolled my fenders more and shaved certain areas as well in the rear.
Just like before, all comments welcome.
Thanks guys
Here are some of the pics and more can be viewed at http://picasaweb.google.com/davidgchang
In my other thread I had planned to go with H&R springs and cut half a coil in the front
Darwin at Carlab remembered my plans and why I had gotten the car and recommended
that I go with the Tein instead.
I really didn't want the car that low, I just didn't want the huge gap in the front.
The Tein even out the wheel gap and don't tuck the rear which is perfect for me
and my needs.
So thanks go out to Darwin for looking out for my best interests AND selling me less
expensive springs than what I was going to buy.
He also rolled my fenders more and shaved certain areas as well in the rear.
Just like before, all comments welcome.
Thanks guys
Here are some of the pics and more can be viewed at http://picasaweb.google.com/davidgchang
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I would say it's very close to stock. A little hard to say since I was on the stock springs for only a month. Coming from an STi on Tein Flex COs it's not bumpy at all.
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Your ride sits perfect for the crappy roads out here in the bay area. 
Did the rear drop much at all? Comparing to your previous pics, it looks like the rear stayed the same, with about an inch drop in the front. Am I correct?
Also, where is Carlab?
Did the rear drop much at all? Comparing to your previous pics, it looks like the rear stayed the same, with about an inch drop in the front. Am I correct?
Also, where is Carlab?
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CarLab is in Santa Clara.
www.carlabms.com
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maybe if I used H&Rs, but these are such a subtle drop they should last longer than 2 years
I didn't change the spring pad so whatever stock is
I didn't change the spring pad so whatever stock is
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pic request please: can you take a shot straight from the rear, but from a long distance zoomed in to get a dramatic shot of the back? Love to see how that nice **** looks. 
Kinda like this angle....
Kinda like this angle....
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outlawdon-should be able to get a pic up tomorrow
anthuny-i've got 265 kumho ecsta spts on 19x9.5 et35
left side still rubs alot so Darwin says i need to switch to t1rs
anthuny-i've got 265 kumho ecsta spts on 19x9.5 et35
left side still rubs alot so Darwin says i need to switch to t1rs
