 Eibach sportlines or Tein S techs, which gives a more even gap? |
 Jun 12, 2007 - 9:49 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Dec 26, '05 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
Okay, for those of you who have had sportline or s tech lowering springs for a long time, preferably with KYB GR2s, How even is your fender gap front to rear? I know s techs lower .9 inches up front and 1.4 in the rear, while sportlines have 1.5 inches all around. Do the teins even out the gap with the uneven drop, or does the uneven drop result in an uneven gap? Likewise, do the sportlines have an even gap? Pics. I can't decide between the two and my decision will come down to which has a more even look. Thanks
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Jun 12, 2007 - 9:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
need help installing springs and struts? both springs are solid picks
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Jun 13, 2007 - 1:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '03 From Hamilton, MT Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I have the sportlines on mine, I have never measured, but it looks like a pretty even gap.
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Jun 15, 2007 - 12:18 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '05 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
bump. Come on guys, I know many of you have sportlines or s techs. Just go out to your car with a ruler and measure the gaps. I'm sure there are many others like me who can't decide between the two and want to go for the most even look. Thanks
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Jun 15, 2007 - 12:27 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
First off, correction: Teins are 1.4" in front, .9" rear
I believe the stock Celica front end is higher than the rear (or so i have heard) -- hence, tein has a larger drop in the front. Imo, little lower in the front is better because it gives a nice aggressive looks without looking stupid. Remember, we're talking like .5" between them. -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
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Jun 15, 2007 - 12:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '03 From Hamilton, MT Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(celicamike @ Jun 15, 2007 - 5:18 AM) [snapback]568714[/snapback] bump. Come on guys, I know many of you have sportlines or s techs. Just go out to your car with a ruler and measure the gaps. I'm sure there are many others like me who can't decide between the two and want to go for the most even look. Thanks I'm two states away from the celi at the moment, I'll be back next week and I'll measure for ya. -------------------- You can lead a horse to water, but there is no way your VCR will benifit from it.
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Jun 15, 2007 - 12:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
your wheel gap will depend on the wheel/tire you use.
from what ive seen the teins actually drop the car lower then the sportlines. however this has always been to low for my taste. i went with sportlines and they do the job. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Jun 16, 2007 - 11:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '05 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(snapshotgt @ Jun 15, 2007 - 12:27 AM) [snapback]568718[/snapback] First off, correction: Teins are 1.4" in front, .9" rear you're right, my mistake 
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Jun 18, 2007 - 10:13 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
Stock 15" wheels and suspension, 195/60R15 tires
 Tein S-Tech's and KYB's on same wheels and same size tires (sorry the pic is a little dark)  same suspension on 17" wheels and 215/45R17 tires (newly installed) 
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Jun 18, 2007 - 12:12 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 16, '05 From Toronto, Ontario Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
i'm on eibach sportlines w/ 215-40-17 tires. my front fits 3 fingers while my rear fits 2... but apparently it's normal:
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Jun 18, 2007 - 3:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '05 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Thanks a lot guys, keep 'em coming. This is going to be a big help to me as well as others in the future.
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Jun 18, 2007 - 3:39 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 7, '03 From Northern Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
QUOTE(elvasoshexai @ Jun 18, 2007 - 1:12 PM) [snapback]569640[/snapback] i'm on eibach sportlines w/ 215-40-17 tires. my front fits 3 fingers while my rear fits 2... but apparently it's normal: maybe that's why they added .5" drop to the front of the s.techs |
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Jun 18, 2007 - 7:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 12, '06 From Wilmington, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 45 (100%) |
hmm, I think I decided on the S-techs now after this thread.
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Jun 18, 2007 - 8:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 10, '05 From Monroe, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
there are a couple threads with crap loads of pics of my car. I have tein s.tech and they are a good option for looks. plus i got mine cheap from DG
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