Tein s tech springs

[kankerface]

I just but a set of s tech springs for my 06 hatch,I have 130 000kms on the car should i be looking at buying new struts? anyone that is using these springs on a stock setup please comment.I want to know if i need to be looking at camber kits and different suspension.I hope not, but I will if needed.

Thanks

[kankerface]

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I just but a set of s tech springs for my 06 hatch,I have 130 000kms on the car should i be looking at buying new struts? anyone that is using these springs on a stock setup please comment.I want to know if i need to be looking at camber kits and different suspension.I hope not, but I will if needed.

Thanks

[07carbon3]

i used stock struts and shocks when i had s techs and had no problems. i needed adjustable camber arms because the camber was out of spec

you could thinking about a set of koni orange for the future if your stock blows

[trulankan]

the stock struts won't last long and will need to be replaced soon especially if they already have 130k on them. i would just replace them now to avoid issues. go with KONI yellows or orange.

[kankerface]

thanks for the reply guys.I guess I will just have to wait a bit until I can afford a set of koni yellows or orange.cheers!

[kankerface]

Koni orange are on the way,I can't wait to see her lower!

[kankerface]

Does anyone wanna trade my stechs for your prokits i'm getting nervous about the height cause both my wheels are wide 205/50 r17, 205/55 r16.i know i will rub.my car is an 06 hatch so looking to trade don't care if there a little used.

[greyseason]

that wont rub i dont think, unless your struts are already blown.Im on s techs and even with 3 peopls and full of camping gear i didnt rub, i just didnt go fast :chuckle

[kankerface]

I bought brand new koni oranges front and back,I haven't installed yet cause i'm waiting on the koni set to get here and I have been over thinking the whole setup.I have never had a lower car but I really love the look of a nicely dropped mazda.
that wont rub i dont think, unless your struts are already blown.Im on s techs and even with 3 peopls and full of camping gear i didnt rub, i just didnt go fast :chuckle

[trulankan]

you won't rub while you are driving, just have to be careful when going over speed-bumps and entering leaving driveways/plazas

[greyseason]

you won't rub while you are driving, just have to be careful when going over speed-bumps and entering leaving driveways/plazas

true, i even scrapped with a lip unlowered lol but thats not paying attention haha. With the konis you can adjust damping correct? just set it a bit stiffer, youre good to go.

[greyseason]

I bought brand new koni oranges front and back,I haven't installed yet cause i'm waiting on the koni set to get here and I have been over thinking the whole setup.I have never had a lower car but I really love the look of a nicely dropped mazda.

im the same way lol

[07carbon3]

Oranges aren't adjustable

[greyseason]

Oranges aren't adjustable

so they are more like an OEM replacement? are they stiffer out of the box?

[07carbon3]

I'm pretty sure they are set at yellows softest setting.

[kankerface]

so is this a green light on the koni orange with s techs? lol or should I suck it up and sell the teins and then buy the prokit instead. I dont mind being low i'm just worried i wont be able to turn properly which will cost me more if I have to pay a shop to remove them and buy new tires lol .thanks for all your help guys!

[07carbon3]

why do you think you won't be able to turn properly?

perhaps lowering your car isn't for you then.

[greyseason]

youll be fine buddy

[kankerface]

youll be fine buddy

thanks man

[kankerface]

thanks for everyones help and input,I'm gonna get them installed this weekend.That is if the struts and shocks arrive this week.

[greyseason]

I guess i could have posted pictures of my car on S-techs


http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/26/anajuzu9.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/26/unuquve5.jpg
I also have 15mm spacers in there to bring the wheels closer to fender

[Wisecraker]

I agree with most people. If you have a lot of concerns then when you lower it you will just be worried all the time. Don't do it unless it makes you happy.

[trulankan]

I agree with most people. If you have a lot of concerns then when you lower it you will just be worried all the time. Don't do it unless it makes you happy.

+1 if you are worried, maybe u should give the pro-kits a try as they are a less aggressive drop (in most cases).

[greyseason]

does the same thing apply where you put gen1 prokits on a gen2 its lower than 1.2in.
can you put gen2 prokits on a gen1 and get like an 1in drop?

[kankerface]

your car looks good greyseason

[greyseason]

your car looks good greyseason

thanks man! pics when you get them!

[kankerface]

will do,springs are here just waiting on konis and camber kit

[kankerface]

the setup looks great,will post pics soon.

[kankerface]

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[kankerface]

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