adversexreality Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I recently installed a set of tein s-techs.. the ride is pretty harsh but i can deal with it.. it was never a problem until i recently switched to 18x7.5's.. the rears tend to rub a little bit when i sag from a dip in the road.. whats the best fix for this? adjust camber? also has anyone ever really bent up there fender from rubbing too hard? I make T-Shirts! and I Detail Cars(I'll go to you!) Send me a PM!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 For those of you with Bilsteins and lowering springs, I've just posted a GB for the Racecomp Engineering shorter and firmer bumpstops here: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/organized-smart-buy-rce-bump-stops-155451.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbc84 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I recently installed a set of tein s-techs.. the ride is pretty harsh but i can deal with it.. it was never a problem until i recently switched to 18x7.5's.. the rears tend to rub a little bit when i sag from a dip in the road.. whats the best fix for this? adjust camber? also has anyone ever really bent up there fender from rubbing too hard? I have saggy butt spacers to raise the rear up a bit on my LGT with 18x8 wheels + Stechs. Still cant clear tires sized 235/40/18s though. But im fine with 225/40/18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adversexreality Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 ^^ im running 235/40/18 I make T-Shirts! and I Detail Cars(I'll go to you!) Send me a PM!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 ^^ im running 235/40/18 What's the offset on your wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adversexreality Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 What's the offset on your wheels? i'm 90% sure it's +40 i'm thinking negative camber would be the best solution.. is this a good idea on stock struts? i'm a little hesitant to roll the fenders, but i will if it saves money.. I make T-Shirts! and I Detail Cars(I'll go to you!) Send me a PM!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adversexreality Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 which brings me to my next question.. anyone in lower NY (westchester/putnam/dutchess) have a fender roller willing to lend/help? I'll buy lunch I make T-Shirts! and I Detail Cars(I'll go to you!) Send me a PM!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esco301 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Awesome Thread...Def. Sticky. Wish this was around when I was shopping for springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 The problem is that S-techs are crappy springs that are just designed to slam the car (and they will drastically reduce the life of your struts). Very little performance to be had with those springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adversexreality Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 not looking for performance, just clearance.. I make T-Shirts! and I Detail Cars(I'll go to you!) Send me a PM!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
instantfury Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 im getting some kyb struts with tein htech springs. Am i going to have to run shorter end links? thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ej25_TS Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 great thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostWagon Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 1.Tein H Tech Lowering Springs (front and rear) 2. Koni Yellow Sport Adjustable (front and rear) 3. Perrin 22mm Sway Bars (front and rear) 4. Perrin End Links (front and rear) 5. Prodrive GT1 18x7.5 (53mm OS) 19.0lbs 6. Goodyear Eagle GT 225x40ZR18 UHP AS Drives firm, precise, and glues to the tarmac. Very enjoyable. Worth every dollar. Not to ask a dumb question, but are the pics with the stock wheels pre-upgrade on the springs? Have the same Perrins, was considering going with same strut spring combo. How's the ride quality - I live in Boston area, roads not great. Sticking with stock wheel size, running DWS conti's Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ej25_TS Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 S-Tech owners. Any tips or modifications needed when installing on stock struts? Going to attempt this tomorrow. I heard bumper stops needed to be cut? I've never had to o this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat4 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Great thread, I also have a question though. I recently picked up a set of LGT struts and springs with only 35k miles on them. Is it a bad idea to throw some Epic springs on them and install them like that? I know it is ideal to change out the struts as well but I'm not extremely picky about suspension as long as it looks good and isn't a harsh ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ej25_TS Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Post Pics of your car on lowering springs (before and after if you have them) http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/ej25_TS2/a8d92836.jpg http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/ej25_TS2/b0d7dcf1.jpg http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/ej25_TS2/85a34c96.jpg http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/ej25_TS2/cf2b3317.jpg http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/ej25_TS2/a4c37028.jpg http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/ej25_TS2/531370a6.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7092/7067156755_169b1c5a71_b.jpg List which springs you have installed Tein S-Techs List any specs you have on the springs 1.5" all around List which struts you have Stock Add any other suspension mods you may have N/A Size/Type Wheel on car stock wheels (for now) w/ 225/45/17 Feel free to add comments on the springs you have Rides like stock and a little harsher on speed bumps and such. But not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. Maybe because I'm used to lowered cars. W/ Rota Tramac 3 18x8 +48 225/40/18 http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5341/7083407045_2e80863707_b.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5450/6937287876_0a8cfd1cc9_b.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7273/6937290736_9ccd140666_b.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panicrev Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 same setup as ej25 with same reviews. i am used to lowered cars i guess. the ride with my new s-techs with newer kybs in the front and bilsteins in the rear is firmer but i'd not say they suck. very happy. i don't have before pictures though. stock size tires. no rubbing, pulling or rolling. whiteline bushings all around. http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/panicrev613/DSC00257.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/panicrev613/DSC00256.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/panicrev613/DSC00251.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/panicrev613/DSC00250.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panicrev Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 the last picture i posted looks higher than it is for some reason. shadow or camera angle? idk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ej25_TS Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 for my fellow spring users whats the most camber on the stock struts if any? I know the fronts defiantly have some play. Are the rears adjustable at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panicrev Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 rears are not adjustable. i had to get the whiteline upper control arm bushings. then they are adjustable on an eccentric +/- 1.5 i believe. i am at -1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenva Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 96 legacy L. H&R sport springs, KYB GR2s, 16" Legacy GT wheels. I'm kinda lazy so here's the link with before & after pics I did earlier. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/1996-legacy-h-r-springs-photos-before-after-160801.html?t=160801&highlight=H%26R+springs RIP 96 Legacy 2.2 4EAT lost reverse @ 374,000 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdeathak Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 just got a new intake and filters for the car. starting off slow. but im definetly looking into the Tein S. Tech Springs they look awesome for lowering this car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ej25_TS Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Last years set up s-techs 18x9 +35 225/40 http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/13/4adu7y8u.jpg This years 18x8.5 245/35 http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/13/9ynuhy4u.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Stock: http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/Spoonwacker/LGT---New.jpg (same as Spoonwacker's...) Springs: ION Springs Front ION HD Rears Struts: Stock Other Mods: Whiteline RSB, Whiteline Adj Endlinks, AVO Reinforced Mounts, 3/8" Saggy Butt Spacers Wheels: UK Legacy B4 Tires: Nokian WR OEM Sizing http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff385/stfurtfm/IMG_20120404_134112.jpg Wheels: 04 STI BBS Tires: 04 STI OEM Sizing, RE760 http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff385/stfurtfm/hitchrack.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtvf52 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I'll play Post Pics of your car on lowering springs (before and after if you have them) http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_4371.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_4680pp.jpg List which springs you have installed STi Pinks PN: ST 2033021010, ST2038021010 List which struts you have Bilstein HD Add any other suspension mods you may have JDM rear sway bar, PU bushings F&R Size/Type Wheel on car 18x7.5 +55 JDM STi Enkei Advan AD08 225/40/18 Feel free to add comments on the springs you have Are you on JDM STi pinks or USDM pinks? i know th e JDM are a lot stiffer, link if possible that you remember! thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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