Tein Stech Springs

huevosrancheros · 05-21-2007, 11:38 AM

Hey guys just slammed the car w/ some TEIN STECH springs,

install was a breeze, If I were to estimate total time of the install was about 3 hours. The front ones were easy as well as the rear. I didn't even use a spring compressor. Believe it or not I felt that installing the damn INJEN CAI was more harder than installing the springs. So, for all of you who believe installing the springs is a difficult time its not.

Make sure you put some anti-seize on all the bolts, that way if you plan on doing anyfuture suspension mods they'll come out easy. The DIY in the suspension forum gave me a rough estimate of what to expect.

If you guys have any questions on the install holla!!! I have lots of tips and just used normal hand tools.

now if you excuse if I have to ice my hands down, my hands are sore, lol.

PS, sorry the ride height was perfect , Make sure when you install the springs that you take notice of the "R" for right side and "L" for left side markings on the springs. This dictates whether they go on the passenger or driver side.

THe ride was nice, felt a little harsher but close to that of the stock feeling, highly recommend! I love the tein springs
will post pics up tommorrow.

These are two pics before it was lowered

after it was dropped

***Redleg06Si*** · 05-21-2007, 12:22 PM

hondaonchrome · 05-21-2007, 04:15 PM

I have the same setup and i love it.......

NJ-SIsedan · 05-21-2007, 04:19 PM

i want to order springs today, but im a jew. looking for the best deal. where can i order them from?

hondaonchrome · 05-21-2007, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJ-SIsedan

i want to order springs today, but im a jew. looking for the best deal. where can i order them from?

Ebay has a pretty decent deal for i think 145 shipped.....Or check the site vendors....good luck, i was the same way every little dollar saved means the world to me...lol

Will06SI · 05-21-2007, 05:15 PM

I have 1 question did you tourqe all the bolts etc back with a tourqe wrench to factory spec or just tighten them nice with hand tools ?

BubzSI · 05-21-2007, 05:18 PM

Just did mine 2.. easy and perfect drop.

hondaonchrome · 05-21-2007, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will06SI

I have 1 question did you tourqe all the bolts etc back with a tourqe wrench to factory spec or just tighten them nice with hand tools ?

I just used hand tools.......

huevosrancheros · 05-22-2007, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJ-SIsedan

i want to order springs today, but im a jew. looking for the best deal. where can i order them from?

I got mine off of EBAY 150 shipped, I'll post up the link tomorrow!

huevosrancheros · 05-22-2007, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will06SI

I have 1 question did you tourqe all the bolts etc back with a tourqe wrench to factory spec or just tighten them nice with hand tools ?

Usually i would torque them down to specs but was lazy to do research so I just tighten them nice w/ hand tools,

the hardest bolts to take off were the rear upper control arms.

inyong1988 · 05-22-2007, 12:26 AM

eibach sportline ftw....

Raging · 05-22-2007, 12:29 AM

Did you install a camber kit or is that to come later on?? I am thinking about installing my teins and camber kit this weekend, but no money for the all to sure need for an alignment cost...

huevosrancheros · 05-22-2007, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raging

Did you install a camber kit or is that to come later on?? I am thinking about installing my teins and camber kit this weekend, but no money for the all to sure need for an alignment cost...

Nope no alignment kit don't need it, just waiting a week then I'm going to get an alignment done.

***Sirbelch*** · 05-22-2007, 12:40 AM

I use an impact wrench on the 2 bottom bolts on the fronts and the control arms in the back. Then i use an air wrench on the upper mount in the front. I used to use hand tools but last xmas i got the compresser. It the best mod i have ever got for my car. I installed Tein SS on my Si with a friend in 5 hours with hand tools. 2 weeks ago, i installed Tein Flex's with the power tools by my self in 4 hours. Save up and get a compresser.

05-21-2007, 11:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
huevosrancheros Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chi-town Posts: 143 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Tein Stech Springs Hey guys just slammed the car w/ some TEIN STECH springs, install was a breeze, If I were to estimate total time of the install was about 3 hours. The front ones were easy as well as the rear. I didn't even use a spring compressor. Believe it or not I felt that installing the damn INJEN CAI was more harder than installing the springs. So, for all of you who believe installing the springs is a difficult time its not. Make sure you put some anti-seize on all the bolts, that way if you plan on doing anyfuture suspension mods they'll come out easy. The DIY in the suspension forum gave me a rough estimate of what to expect. If you guys have any questions on the install holla!!! I have lots of tips and just used normal hand tools. now if you excuse if I have to ice my hands down, my hands are sore, lol. PS, sorry the ride height was perfect , Make sure when you install the springs that you take notice of the "R" for right side and "L" for left side markings on the springs. This dictates whether they go on the passenger or driver side. THe ride was nice, felt a little harsher but close to that of the stock feeling, highly recommend! I love the tein springs will post pics up tommorrow. These are two pics before it was lowered after it was dropped Last edited by huevosrancheros; 05-22-2007 at 12:27 AM.

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