THE LOW DOWN on the NEW TEIN CS
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Originally Posted by rominl
man this is really sad, no one read mine? boy talk about time wasted ![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
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Count your views. It is going up.
I just assume people are responding here, ESPECIALLY since they know you will reply.
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Originally Posted by Neo
HAHA. Sorry Henry. I actually read yours first. ![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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I checked the # of views since Henry's post yesterday. My thread currently is getting views at the rate of 2 to 1 of Henry's.
So I'd say people are reading both threads, but mine is getting more views due to responses and all of us coming back each time to read the latest response.
One day , my thread will drop off the first page, but Henry's will live on at the top for eternity.
Guess it pays to be a SENIOR moderator !
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Last edited by RMMGS4; 06-15-06 at 10:24 AM.
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Originally Posted by RMMGS4
I checked the # of views since Henry's post yesterday. My thread currently is getting views at the rate of 2 to 1 of Henry's.
So I'd say people are reading both threads, but mine is getting more views due to responses and all of us coming back each time to read the latest response.
One day , my thread will drop off the first page, but Henry's will live on at the top for eternity.
Guess it pays to be a SENIOR moderator !![Stick Out Tongue](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
So I'd say people are reading both threads, but mine is getting more views due to responses and all of us coming back each time to read the latest response.
One day , my thread will drop off the first page, but Henry's will live on at the top for eternity.
Guess it pays to be a SENIOR moderator !
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Originally Posted by PHML
So for those who got the new Tein CS'.....has anyone tested how low it can be dumped? Further down than prior CS? Same?
Pete
Pete
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Originally Posted by XBS1
Im installing mine tonight after work, Any tips? Also how do i know what is a good starting hieght without puilling the wheels on and off 100 times?
Thanks!
-George
Thanks!
-George
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Originally Posted by PHML
So for those who got the new Tein CS'.....has anyone tested how low it can be dumped? Further down than prior CS? Same?
Pete
Pete
My rear tires are 25.8 " in diameter.
The measurement from the ground to the center/ bottom of the fender lip is 26 1/4". **
I have almost ZERO finger gap.
I have about 1/2 inch of additional thread left on the coilover that I can still drop it.
So for the tire diameter I am using, I'd say you would just start to tuck the tire at the full bottom setting.
DO note that at this setting, your front tires would rub in mulitiple locations against the inner fender liner and lip. (probably 4 or 5 different spots)
I have a thin set up on 20's, so my overall diameter is near to stock spec AND I STILL RUB up front !
For someone running 245/35-20 up front with an aggressive wheel offset, this condition will be even worse.
That said, I'd say the CS will lower your car enough that you will have other problems to worry about besides how low the coilover will allow you to drop.
**This measurement is taken from the bottom of the fender lip with the rubber edge strip removed, so that accounts for another 1/8 of an inch. This is also with a FULL tank of gas. All this matters.
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Originally Posted by XBS1
Im installing mine tonight after work, Any tips? Also how do i know what is a good starting hieght without puilling the wheels on and off 100 times?
Thanks!
-George
Thanks!
-George
Didn't install mine. Sorry no install tips.
Except this:
MOST IMPORTANT - Spray wd40 on the base of the spring perch between the rubber insulator and the spring. It is WAY easier to drop the car down than to raise it up. Start off high and work your way down.
Adjustment tips HERE:
I still ended up taking off the tires/wheels a couple of times to re-adjust the height to my liking.
It is amazing how long you can stare at your car.
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1. Make sure you have a full tank of gas.
2. Drive the car a little after each adjustment so the car settles.
3. Drive the car for several days or 50+ miles so that the springs settle, before you adjust.
4. Measure your starting heights at all four corners. Chances are your car will not be level. So determine that before you begin. Take that into account when you adjust. It is fairly common to adjust only one coilover to get the car to sit level.
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Originally Posted by RMMGS4
Didn't install mine. Sorry no install tips.
Except this:
MOST IMPORTANT - Spray wd40 on the base of the spring perch between the rubber insulator and the spring. It is WAY easier to drop the car down than to raise it up. Start off high and work your way down.
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Except this:
MOST IMPORTANT - Spray wd40 on the base of the spring perch between the rubber insulator and the spring. It is WAY easier to drop the car down than to raise it up. Start off high and work your way down.
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Thanks bro!
-George
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correct me if i'm wrong, but these NEW Tein CS (steel bodied) coilovers don't seem to be more than 1-2lbs heavier than the OLD Tein CS coilovers each
. If my assumption is correct, then that is a very good thing considering they perform better and aren't much heavier
.
Also,
I'm sure the microvalving will GREATLY increase the longevity of the NEW Tein CS vs. the OLD needle valved aluminum OLD Tein CS.
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Also,
I'm sure the microvalving will GREATLY increase the longevity of the NEW Tein CS vs. the OLD needle valved aluminum OLD Tein CS.
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