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Old 09-24-2010, 06:25 AM
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Default GI/WTT: Tein SS-P for more low.

I'm looking to trade my Tein SS-P's for other coilovers. I'm looking for Megans, Form and Function, anything that goes lower than the Tein's (NO Racelands). Don't really have pictures of the coils because they're on my car as we speak. I need to do a trade because my car won't have anything to sit on if I sell it.

I'm located in SoCal so hit me up. Locals only of course.
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Man wish i had some other coils other than raceland to offer..free bump man
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Trade for Ksports?
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how low do k sports go?
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subscribing. i have tein basics, and kinda wanna go lower 2.
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I never really tried, but based on how much thread is there, I would say alot, that and I would include another set of brand new front shocks that are shorter in length, so even lower would be possible.
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you can buy lowering sping for the tein coils. goes an ince lower then they already do
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Originally Posted by Frizz
you can buy lowering sping for the tein coils. goes an ince lower then they already do
This is what I did for my Tein Basics. I've got 25mm lower springs and higher spring rates, but I've lost a lot of shock travel which makes the ride even crappier.
I myself will either be getting B&Gs or BC Racing coils due to their monotube design.
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Originally Posted by Thorium06
Trade for Ksports?
Nah... I've heard more bad experiences than good with them. Yea they go lower but I rather keep the Teins. Sorry.

I would get the springs for the coils, however, the ride is pretty bad as it is. I don't want it to be worse. I commute to school and the ride is hell on the 10, between Rosemead and the 605.
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Originally Posted by lastnamethai
the ride is hell on the 10, between Rosemead and the 605.
I know exactly what you mean, bump
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whats the max drop on racelands? i have tein basics. if racelands go lower than my basics, ill trade you if you add some cash

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Man wish i had some other coils other than raceland to offer..free bump man
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Buy the upper pillow mount, i have the tein ssp w/ upper pillows and ride quality is not an issue even on max stiffness... but like you guys I want lower than i can go therefore air is my route framing next weekend. GL w/ trades free bump
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the lower you go with tein the softer the ride.. shorter springs would be a good option imo
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