Tein S Tech Springs review

[audimeister]

As some of you know, I have been transitioning from my B6 to a new B7, and The deal I negotiated with my buddy for my old B6 didn't include the PSS9 coilovers (or RS4 rear sway bar) I was running. So, I've had the car for a week or two fixing up a few things for its new owner, and I ordered a set of Tein S Tech springs so that the car could keep the lowered look, and I could keep the expensive coilovers.

I installed them a week ago with the original sport suspension (red) shocks that came on the car and an S4 rear sway bar I had laying around. I really wasn't expecting much from them, having done cheap "spring only" upgrades in the past on other cars. What you usually end up with in that situation is an oversprung, underdamped mess of a suspension that is bouncy and harsh at the same time.

But, I've been driving the car for a week like this and I have to say Tein really nailed this spring upgrade. It works almost exactly like the stock sport suspension, but nicely lowered. The only hint that something isn't stock is after larger bumps at higher speeds, you can feel the front of the car lowering itself back down after extension. It's very subtle, and most probably wouldn't notice it.

One other concern that some have with spring only upgrades is that the stronger spring overworks the stock shock, wearing it out prematurely. I'd be willing to wager that these springs are so close to stock rates that the stock shocks should last forever. I was also concerned that a lowered spring with a near stock rate would have the suspension bouncing off the bumpstops all the time. Not so, unless you're really abusive and doing something with the car you shouldn't be doing anyway.

I just wanted to pass the info along. If you want to lower the car and keep the stock ride (and a pile of cash), the Tein S Tech spring set is the way to go.

[Rulez]

Good info man :)

[BLACK JEFF]

any pics of the stance with the tein S Techs?

[audimeister]

any pics of the stance with the tein S Techs?

No, I need to take some. The car looks like it has '02 sport springs- slightly lower than the original sports that came on it, but not slammed.

[Sydeshow MO]

Good info mango! My 02' sport is freaking bouncy as hell. I wonder if I need new shocks and struts???

Im gonna get some springs and will probbly go the Tein route. If I find out the shocks and struts need a R&R then im going Stasis coil over.

My new shoes will look sooo dicked on sport susp. w/ that huge gap in the front.

[audimeister]

http://www.tein.com/ti/g70.html

Pics and specs. The car in the photo is a little lower in front than mine, but not much. The Rieger kit makes it look lower, too.

[AudiiB6]

any pictures of the car with the tein s tech on ??

[Scrwedtxboy31]

any pictures of the car with the tein s tech on ??

Yea link didnt work but I would really like to see your car specifically on the reds.. I've been contemplating this for a while as I have the s techs laying around and jsut got stock sports put on... im a little too high for my taste.