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Just installed Tein S-Tech's on my IS250 RWD

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Old 08-11-08 | 07:59 PM
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Default Just installed Tein S-Tech's on my IS250 RWD

First off, i want to thank Zexnos for letting me use his garage and taking time out of his day to help with the install.

I think these springs are great. Its a little stiffer over bumps, but overall a very comfortable ride. If you've never been in a 250, then you probably wouldn't even know that springs were installed. I think after all the research that i did, i made a god choice of springs. I wish the fronts were a little lower, but i'm satisfied. Im on stock 17's, almost traded with Zexnos for his 18's. Here is a pic 2 days after the install:
Old 08-12-08 | 08:25 AM
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Looks great, I'm looking at the same springs myself. One quote I read from one of the professionals here.

From Lobuxracer
If you reset the bushings (per the FSM) there is no "settling" required.
Old 08-12-08 | 08:36 AM
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I just installed mine yesterday as well. Definitely happy w/ my choice!
Old 08-12-08 | 09:46 AM
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awesome; another s-tech owner. glad to hear you are happy with it.
Old 08-12-08 | 10:16 AM
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yea....now i need MOONCAKES!!!!!
Old 08-12-08 | 01:37 PM
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y does ur back end look lower than ur front... thats horrible...how many fingers can u fit between the tire and body of car ..(front and rear)
Old 08-12-08 | 01:54 PM
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yesterday must have been the day of S-techs...i just installed mine last night as well. Hopefully will have some pics up later tonight.
Old 08-12-08 | 02:16 PM
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the back is actually higher up from the ground than the front is. i took measurements. I'm on stock 17's which are smaller rims and then tire size on front and back are different. The higher sidewall on the rear tires fill up the gap more than the front. If you take a look at most other cars on here that are lowered with springs, you will notice there is a bigger gap in the front as well.

All the suspension experts, correct me if i'm wrong.
Old 08-12-08 | 02:57 PM
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yea but i was thinkin of gettin the springs and stayin wit stock rims but that looks weird... like it doesnt look right

how many fingers can u fit between the tire and body of car ..(front and rear)
Old 08-12-08 | 06:49 PM
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nothing wrong with getting the s-techs and staying with stock rims.

i've had the s-techs + stock 18's set-up since last year, and it's been fine for me.
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