Fitted Tein S Tech Springs.

[aboo]

Well chuffed with myself.

I fitted a set of Tein springs today first time I'v ever done that.

The first one took me about 4 hours:furious3: . A few phone calls to PT for a few pointers. Cheers mate a great help as usual. Once I got the hang of it, it took me about half an hour a corner.

I impressed with the springs so far. Have'nt been for a long run yet but drove it to Mac D & it firmer so less roll.

I'll take her for a descent run tomorrow

Heres a couple of pics of before & after


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[peter thomson]

Good job Andy

[andydckent]

You'll probably find it looks even lower tomorrow! :)

[ANTHONY]

any picks of how the car looks sitting on them (before and after)

[aboo]

Thanks for your help Peter. Did'nt know who else to phone.

No before & after shots yet Anthony. I'm waiting for it all to settle down. As Andy said it will probably look lower tomorrow.

It does feel lower but I dont think it will look much low as it only 25mm but it is stiffer. Looking forward to the trackday at Crail next month now to see how she handles.

A chuck about on the B roads tomorrow will have to do for now though.

[White Lightning]

Good job Andy ... did you use spring compressors?

[aboo]

I did but with the first spring I had them to far apart.

When I tried to take them off the old spring to put them on the new one I never had enough thread to take them off so had to put it all together again to adjust them.

Got it on the third attempt & as I said it was plain sailing after that.

[White Lightning]

Good stuff ... I had to use some when I changed the shocks and springs on the Ka not so long ago. I know you have to compress the springs a lot on the VR-4 suspension so it's not the easiest job in the world.

Looking forward to the photos :thumbsup:

[aboo]

Will post some up tomorrow.

The back ones dont need compressing as much but you have to remember to line up the top bolts with the bottom so it fits back on or you'll have to compress them again to adjust.

[naughtika]

aboo, just wondering what the part number is for that s-tech springs, I assume it is for legnums not galants..

[gallvr4]

good job andy......well done

[aboo]

aboo, just wondering what the part number is for that s-tech springs, I assume it is for legnums not galants..

Not sure of the part number I got them from Camskill.

It says there for a Legnum so not sure if they'll fit the Galant.

[aboo]

As promised here are some pics of before & after.

Have to apologise the before pic is an old one as I forgot to take one yesterday.

You can notice that the front is lower from the two pics but its not so clear on the back. Its only 25mm at the front & 28mm at the back but it does make a big diffrence.

And a pic of the new engine cover I fitted today30136

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[ANTHONY]

looking good:laugh:

[White Lightning]

Much better ... /yes

[aboo]

Thanks guys & man can you throw her into the corners now.

Next on the list is steering gators, spark plugs, magnecore leads & ATF cooler.

Think I'll be busy next weekend again.

[peter thomson]

Looking good Andy

[aboo]

Its getting there Peter.

Next on the list is the zorst from cat back. Going to get a price next week cause the center section is looking bad.

After looking at bradc's stage list I'll be up to stage 3 after nearly a year of ownership.

The question is will I get to stage 6 this time next year?

Watch this space.

[Louis]

Looking good, they look so much better lower, not to mention the difference to the handling :)

[big stan]

nice job andy. are they on the standard shocks? stan

[aboo]

Yes they are stan.

I'v noticed this week that she take's off quicker as well. If that make sense.

Dont know if it has something to do with the standard springs compressing before the wheels get traction. Maybe some of you tec guys can answer that one but there is a diffrence.

For just under a £170 delivered I'd recommend them to anyone.

[big stan]

i like the idea of that andy. been down the shorter springs , harder shocks route too many times . the old bones won t take it anymore.

[aboo]

Its not to bad stan. its still comfortable. She just does'nt bounce about like she used to (I'm not talking about the wife before someone makes a smart comment.)hehe

[big stan]

have they reduced body roll?

[peter thomson]

GB here will sort out roll

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42699

[aboo]

They have Stan but I'd go for the ARB group buy as well.

Oh sorry I have.

[ANTHONY]

just fitted some TEIN springs and KYB gas shocks (thanks Mark4) the old shocks were shagged took me about 3 hours all in but i did also clean and underseal the underside where the shocks mount. feels much better now no squeaks now.
and it pays to invest in some good spring compressers
the one i got have a double hook on both ends so they dont move at all.

[aboo]

Very nice Tony. Hope my reply to your pm helped a bit.

It will get lower in the next couple of days when they settle in.

[Atik]

Looks good Tony :)

[Mark 4]

Well done Tony, looks good.

[ANTHONY]

after fitting new springs, how long should it take for them to settle down to the correct hight? or is this looking right for Teins

[aboo]

Thats looks about right going by my car.